Ibrox 71' ,,James McKenna Gill... R.I.P 26th August 2011

Very sadly ............ .our favorite Poet James McKenna Gill has passed away, peacefully in his sleep ..

Many people have been titled Glasgow Celtics number 1 fan ......... but this accolade , in my opinion must go to the late james Gill ........ A true Tim of the highest order ...

Born and raised in Forbes Street in Mile End , home of Glasgow Celtic .......

james was noted for his Glesga wit, and his volumes of verse and poetry ....... covering many heartfelt subjects .

He was also a lover of nature , and was a very keen conservationist .......

And may I add a real life hero ,...... saving the lives of all the residents of a homeless womens hostel in Birmingham , during a fire in which the building was raized to the ground .
Well known and loved in Birmingham ...... working and living in the city for most of his adult life ..

Lets hope God lets ye have a puff .. and a swig of Bucky and has every live Celtic match ......... and if he is looking for a good welfare rights officer ......... look no further ......

James McKenna Gill ... Rest in Peace . James McKenna Gill recites his poem ' Ibrox 71' ......... in memory of those who perished whilst watching their beloved football club... Glasgow Rangers FC ..
playing their life long rival Glasgow Celtic FC on January 2nd 1971..... Gone but not forgotten ..................... R.I.P

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[ourpeoplesvoice]

God Bless You James that was superb

God bless Our 66 , LEST WE FORGET

[andrewquigley18]

superb stuff history gone by

[culture51]

farewell james you were a great brother and will be forever in my thoughts.as willie maley said "they never die who live in the hearts they leave behind,these words were written on johnny thomsons headstone.i think you and wee eddie would have found them most appropiate john thomson gill (a.k.a as sleivnamon).

[cummins7273]

I was lucky and proud to have had James as my cousin, i spent the last few hours with him after he passed away at his home on Friday .This was one of the hardest days of my life but i am so glad i had the oportunity to say goodbye.

I will never forget you

love Kevin Finbarr Cummins

[peachcashmere]

I'm so sorry for the loss of your friend. I enjoyed these vids of him when I first caught your channel. Great style of poetry. RIP...

[1872GlasgowRangers]

Excellent, very nice poem.

Lest We Forget.

[aitky75]

fukn brilliant

[lynyc76]

that just made me cry xx

[jamierourketen]

respect....

[geordie25tdi]

superb ,,, quality ,, enugh said 10 out of 10