Raise a glass tomorrow for the 66 - never ever forgotten

[Deanzmeanzheinz 4,312]

Got this text to me earlier this evening - really touching picture which I hope everyone on here appreciates. 

It might have been 46 years ago but they will always be honoured and remembered. Every son/daughter/grandchild must continue this commemoration as long as our great club exists. 

So to our 66 absent friends - we will remember you now and always ????

[linfield1690 4,249]

Rip to absent friends

[ForeverAndEver 71,606]

 

[jintybear 8,536]

To absent friends. GBNF

[STEPPS BOY 74,107]

To absent friends..

 

RIP

[Zetland 5,830]

Thinking of those we lost. 

RIP

[Gandalf007 52]

Good post, well said  and echo thoughts 

[julescotia 11,407]

To absent friends.
GBNF

[mrwin 393]

???

[King_gazza 1,065]

[ChrisMcb 649]

Always in our hearts 

 

Never forgotten 

 

[don logan 8,073]

Cheers Dean. I will be raising a glass for those tragically lost.

[BLUEDIGNITY 33,658]

Absent Friends.

[WATP-FOREVER 5,231]

RIP Brothers.

 

I remember going there the day after the accident - so that pic brings back sad memories.

[William McBeath 2,154]

RIP

Ibrox will remain forever in your memory

[cr3_bear 14,892]

The darkest day in this great clubs long history by a country mile  . Every single one of them who never returned home play as much of a part in our history than any of our greatest triumphs over the years . 

R.I.P to all those who never returned home 

[blueballss 2,971]

To Absent Friends

RIP

[The Widow's Son 399]

I've read and watched footage of the disaster and the aftermath.  So many of the deceased were so young and burying a child must have been a heartbreaker for the families and friends.  Will keep the deceased in my thoughts and prayers today and always.  There is some good footage on YouTube for younger bears who are interested in learning about that terrible day.

[BUILDMYGALLOWS1986 413]

Like youngsters at Christmas they went without care,
not knowing what cruel fate awaited them there.
It was January 2nd, the year 71,
The Rangers had no goals, the Celtic had one.
The dying few seconds, Glasgow looked green
When up popped a young man, by the name, Colin Stein
He gathered the ball and went to dispatch
A deadly, cool finish that would tie the match.
Ibrox erupted and the fans began to sing, 
not knowing the carnage their cheering would bring.
The fans that were leaving returned to the stand
To cheer for the Rangers, the team that is grand.
All of a sudden on stairway 13
The scene that unfolded would make you feel green.
The stairway collapsed and the fans stood in shock 
as helpless supporters fell down the frail rock,
66 died there and 100 were hurt,
this fatal disaster they could not avert.
As you go on, on this cold winter day,
take out a few moments and join me, and pray... 
In London, or Belfast, or Paris, or Rome
We'll pray for the fans who never came home.!! 

[SeparateEntityMyArse 53,787]

To absent friends.

May you rest well.

[WATP-FOREVER 5,231]

Many older bears will remember this front page:-

[offshoreworker 204]

to absent friends

always in our hearts

gbnf

rest in peace our 66

[RossS1873 1,669]

We shall never forget those who did not come home. Ever. 

Raise a glass to absent friends. 

[lewislaudrup 852]

Will nip along to markinch in a couple hours, to lay flowers at the memorial.

Absent friends

[Blue Nosed Babe 20,783]

To Absent Friends.