bombaybadboy08 15,660 Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 JAMES Hayes was the centre of attention at Kirknowe Care home in Wishaw – for 100 good reasons. The centenarian was celebrating his birthday with family and friends who joined him for the special occasion. And devoted Rangers fan Jimmy received two special letters – one from Her Majesty The Queen and another from Ibrox legend Ally McCoist. The Rangers assistant manager also arranged for Jimmy to receive a signed strip, which is now hanging on his bedroom wall, along with some other goodies from the club. Margaret Cunningham, manager at the Bupa home, said: "We presented Jimmy with a signed Rangers strip which will hang proudly on his bedroom wall. "Jimmy also received a signed letter from Ally McCoist wishing him a happy birthday and the club sent a goodie bag with signed goodies, which brought a huge smile to his face." Mr Hayes was born in 1911 and had four brothers and three sisters. He married Mary in 1932 and they lived very happily together in Craigneuk, Wishaw, for over 60 years before Mary passed away in 1995. The couple had three children, James, John and Martha. And Jimmy must have his hands full writing birthday and Christmas cards as the proud centenarian has nine grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, six-great-great-grandchildren, two great-great-great-grandchildren and one great-great-great-great-grandchild. Jimmy spent his working life as a grinder in Pickerings and Cummings. He was well-known in the west of Scotland as a singer in social clubs, and loves nothing better than watching sport on the TV and reading cowboy books. Staff helped throw the special 100th birthday party for James as some relatives came from England to wish him well. Margaret added: "We were delighted to share this special occasion with Jimmy. He has been really looking forward to reaching this landmark." Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Lanarkshire Terry Currie, the Queen's representative in the county, was there to present James with a message from Her Majesty, along with North Lanarkshire's Depute Provost Jim Robertson.http://www.wishawpre...76495-28175862/Great gesture Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papa Sasac 164 Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 Fantastic. He and his wife were married 60 years as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GersAvA92 53 Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 That's great, bet old James has seen plenty great Rangers times Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper 117 Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 No surrender jamesy Hayes! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarcheVinny 1,003 Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 how many greats?!??!?!?!?! wtfcracking gesture from the club tho Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
minstral 5,375 Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 Lovely gesture. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
H72 265 Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 That's fantastic! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithgersbear 3,225 Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 Thats fantastic. Great gesture. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddsyRFC 1 Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 Well in Rangers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuart54 218 Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 Happy Birthday James.Fantastic gesture by our Club. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
markybear 136 Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 Happy birthday big fella Nice Gesture also from the club Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coplandbear11 1,087 Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 Well done to the club. Congratulations to James. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polo 1,435 Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilRFC 10 Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 Great stuff. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MayboleLoyal_atb 3,765 Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 Happy Birthday Jimmy. Hope he has many more years to come.Also a great gesture from the club.We Are The People! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SammyEnglish 48 Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 Well done James, good of the club to recognise him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalton 1,192 Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 For someone to reach that age and seen many things 100 years old is amazing in itself .Obviously a true gentleman to have being married for 60 yearsHappy 100 years young and well done the club appreciating the real fans from generations that has seen it all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseyjones 3,009 Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 Nice gesture, Rangers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRodgA2k8 542 Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 Congratulations on the milestone James!!! Happy Birthday indeed! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1st_Jan_1994 4,868 Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 Good on the old boy.Here's to another decade Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1st_Jan_1994 4,868 Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 Honestly. I've sat and read the whole story and wee things like that warms the heart. It really does. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luv2CtheRANGERSscore 3 Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 Happy birthday James all the best Well done the rangers great gesture SIMPLY THE BEST Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon. 7 Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 Lovely gesture.Did they do anything for you on your 100th? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevieWonder88 10 Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 A hope tae live that long, congratulations ya lucky man Happy bday jimmy boy No Surennder Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
deleteduser1 169 Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 Well done Rangers and happy 100th birthday Jimmy Here's tae you Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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