A Tartan Army footsoldier has passed away in Boston while following Scotland at the World Cup as his family urge fans to hold a minute’s applause in his memory. Donny Strathie, from Grangemouth, died suddenly in Boston on Sunday, June 14, aged 76.
The lifelong Scotland supporter had travelled to the United States to back Steve Clarke’s men on the biggest stage of all and even secured his ticket for Friday night’s clash with Morocco. Tragically, he never got the chance to see the match he had dreamed of attending.
Now, his family, friends and fellow supporters are calling on the Tartan Army to come together and pay tribute to him during the game. A poster circulating online is urging Scotland fans to take part in a minute’s applause during the 76th minute of the World Cup clash in honour of Donny’s age.
It reads: “One minute applause tribute to Donny Strathie. Tartan Army footsoldier who died in Boston on Sunday, June 14. Share and spread the word: One minute applause tribute in the 76th minute of Scotland v Morocco.
“Donny sadly passed away suddenly in Boston on Sunday aged 76. He had his ticket to the match and it was his dream to see Scotland in the World Cup but he never got the chance. Lets make him proud.”
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Donny was a well-known figure in his local community and served as captain of the Bowhouse Pool team. His daughters, Denise Strathie and Cheryl Strathie, have both shared photographs of their dad in his memory as messages of love and support continue to flood in for the much-loved man.
Cheryl Strathie shared the appeal, saying: “Please share on any platform. Let’s see if we can all make this happen Dad.”
Lynne Easton replied to a tribute photo posted by Denise Strathie, saying: “So so sorry about your Dad. We are all gutted and sending our love. A great guy who lived life the right way from his parish walks to his football and his family. Love to you all and here to help in any way.”
Karen Keegan McPheat said: “So very sad. He was so lovely and cheery. He was saying last week to watch out for him on tv. He will be missed.”
Posting in the Falkirk Chit Chat Pool League group, David Jerrett wrote: “Just heard sad news Donny Strathie, a stalwart of the pool league for years, captain of the Bowhouse has passed away. He was in Boston watching his beloved Scotland. Rest easy pal from the pool world.”
Lee Stevenson said: “Oh that’s so sad. I’m glad the last thing he did was doing something he loved. I hope he saw Scotland win their first match.”
Graham Rae added: “Such a shock. He was in ours just before he went away? Great guy as well. RIP.”
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