Byline: Keith McLeod
THE family of fire victim Angela Brown have revealed that just weeks after her killing they were presented with her college diploma in an emotional ceremony.
Angela, 31, combined looking after her children with studying for a Higher National Certificate in fitness, health and exercise.
She passed it in August 2008, a month before her death in a blaze started at her home by teenage thugs.
Her sister Pamela - who wore her sister's robes for the ceremony - said: 'It was a terrible day because Angela was not there.
'But it was a proud day too and we had to just keep going. We all felt Angela was with us in spirit.'
Her mum Helen said: 'Angela was beginning a new life.
'She was free to do these things and she took the opportunity.
'She was so full of life and hope for her children for the future.'
The James Wat t Col lege ceremony took place in November 2008 as Helen, 54, dad Sandy, 60, and Pamela, 29, were still mourning her loss.
Yesterday, the Record revealed Stephen Muir, 16, and a boy of 15 pled guilty to reduced charges of culpable homicide at the High Court in Glasgow.
They had originally been charged with murder and the attempted murder of three of Angela's children. They set fire to her house in Kilwinning, Ayrshire. They will be sentenced next month.
Four of Angela's kids Nichole, Sean, Declan and Kassie, now live with Sandy and Helen at a new address. Youngest son Kyle lives nearby with his dad.
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CERTIFICATE: Angela, above, and her diploma
