piperpete 3,186 Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 4 hours ago, Bears r us said: My brother in law Andrew, who was a good Rangers man and only 56 years old, and had been battling a rare brain condition and dementia for the last few years passed away this afternoon. His kidneys failed last weekend and we were told this last Monday that he would only last a couple of days. When he was still with us this morning my wife insisted I should go to the game, which I did with a rather heavy heart. I noticed a voice message at half time form my wife saying Andrew had passed away at about 3pm, I stayed a wee while but knew I had to get back home and to be honest it is the first game I have been to that somehow I did not feel right about being there. A very strange game for me, but all being well I will be back on Thursday night knowing Andrew is no longer suffering. Andrew had been in a Care Home since August 2017 because he needed 24 hr care, unfortunately he never really accepted his condition and that made caring for him much more difficult, we visited twice a week and took him out when the weather was OK in his wheelchair, but the last few weeks it seemed he was getting worse and while losing a close family member is very sad and especially at his age, but we know his suffering is over and that we did everything we could for him, and that is indeed a comfort at this time. The last time we saw Andrew reasonably happy with his life was when the Care Home arranged a visit to Ibrox in May 2018 on one of the tours, we were concerned he might not cope with it and we both went along just in case we had to take him back, but he seemed to love it and that is one of the memories we will keep in our minds over the next few weeks and months. Rest easy Andrew, your team did you proud today. Sorry to hear this mate, hope the family are all ok Bears r us 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
32Blue 1,577 Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 Rest In Peace. Bears r us 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueray 903 Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 Death hits us hardest of all. Whether expected or unexpected its the ultimate emotional roller coaster. it only for me though serves to remind just why we should leave behind us the greatest anchor and gift to our future ancestry which is to drum into our young that we must protect our Monarchy and Union. No Surrender to the scum fenian fenian snp bastards. God save the Queen and our Union. 16BlueSherbert90 and Bears r us 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gogzy 31,195 Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 Sorry for your loss mate. Bears r us 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluenose48 951 Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 Condolences to you and his family. RIP Andrew. Bears r us 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bobby Hume 12,979 Posted August 12, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted August 12, 2019 Sincere condolences to you and Andrew's family Bud ...... some things are more important than the game ...... and you showed your class by recognising this in memory of Andrew .... and the team as you say done him proud too. 🇬🇧 16BlueSherbert90, cstamomusa, HG5 and 2 others 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perth_Campsie_Ger 17,977 Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 7 hours ago, Bears r us said: My brother in law Andrew, who was a good Rangers man and only 56 years old, and had been battling a rare brain condition and dementia for the last few years passed away this afternoon. His kidneys failed last weekend and we were told this last Monday that he would only last a couple of days. When he was still with us this morning my wife insisted I should go to the game, which I did with a rather heavy heart. I noticed a voice message at half time form my wife saying Andrew had passed away at about 3pm, I stayed a wee while but knew I had to get back home and to be honest it is the first game I have been to that somehow I did not feel right about being there. A very strange game for me, but all being well I will be back on Thursday night knowing Andrew is no longer suffering. Andrew had been in a Care Home since August 2017 because he needed 24 hr care, unfortunately he never really accepted his condition and that made caring for him much more difficult, we visited twice a week and took him out when the weather was OK in his wheelchair, but the last few weeks it seemed he was getting worse and while losing a close family member is very sad and especially at his age, but we know his suffering is over and that we did everything we could for him, and that is indeed a comfort at this time. The last time we saw Andrew reasonably happy with his life was when the Care Home arranged a visit to Ibrox in May 2018 on one of the tours, we were concerned he might not cope with it and we both went along just in case we had to take him back, but he seemed to love it and that is one of the memories we will keep in our minds over the next few weeks and months. Rest easy Andrew, your team did you proud today. Sorry to hear that mate Bears r us 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WILLIAM BEAR 154 Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 I am sorry for your loss. Bears r us 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Nosed Babe 20,517 Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 Condolences. Bears r us 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Little's Boots 103 Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 Condolences to you and your wife. Bears r us 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reformation Bear 6,453 Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 So sorry to hear about the sad news. My condolences to you and your family. Bears r us 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bears r us 30,770 Posted August 12, 2019 Author Popular Post Share Posted August 12, 2019 My wife has read all your kind posts and seen the likes and she is so grateful for them all, we are so glad to be part of the RM Rangers Family, it certainly helps at a time like this. Thank you. Terry Hurlock Loyal, Bobby Hume, LochendBilly and 5 others 8 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueboyG 5,228 Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 So sad , condolences to all. Bears r us 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluekev 43,666 Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 Sorry to hear that mate. My thoughts are with you and your family. Rest easy Andrew. Bears r us 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
willygers4life 1,031 Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 Sad to hear. Condolences Bears r us 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post cstamomusa 3,809 Posted August 12, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted August 12, 2019 Sorry for you loss @Bears r us and goodnight to a Brother in Blue. Bears r us, TEFTONG, HG5 and 2 others 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Beast 9,182 Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 RIP Andrew and condolences to you and your family Bears r us 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boyd9her 307 Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 Sorry for your loss Bears r us 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moody Blue 9,344 Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 Condolences to you and all your family, RIP Andrew. Bears r us 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HG5 11,074 Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 Sorry to hear your sad news. Condolences to you all. Bobby Hume and Bears r us 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeneily 1,460 Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 Sorry for your loss mate, may Andrew rest in peace. Bears r us 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zetland 5,830 Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 On 12/08/2019 at 09:45, Bears r us said: My wife has read all your kind posts and seen the likes and she is so grateful for them all, we are so glad to be part of the RM Rangers Family, it certainly helps at a time like this. Thank you. Lovely messages for you and Mrs Bears r us. Hope it continues to help you both. Bears r us 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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