A 12-year-old boy who was allegedly murdered in Melbourne’s west earlier this month has been farewelled at a memorial service.

Family and friends gathered at St Mary’s Anglican Church in Sunbury today to honor Chol Achiek, remembered as kind, creative, and larger than life.

Chol was returning home from basketball training with his 15-year-old friend Dau Akueng in Cobblebank on September 6 when they were allegedly killed in a machete attack.

During the memorial service, cherished memories of Chol were displayed on the church walls through a series of photos that chronicled the 12-year-old’s life.

Mourners were told Chol had a big personality, made others smile and dreamed of becoming a professional basketball player.

The community was left reeling in the wake of the boys’ deaths and tributes remain at the spots where both of the boys died.

Three teenagers have been charged with Chol’s murder, including a 19-year-old Caroline Springs man, an 18-year-old Wollert man, and a 16-year-old boy.

Five teenagers have been charged with the murder of Dau, including a 19-year-old Thornhill man, two 16-year-old boys and two 15-year-old boys.

Police have also increased patrols in the Cobblebank area following the alleged murders.