Tributes have been paid to a younger Glasgow dad who died instantly final week.
Michael Beaton, generally known as Mick, handed away simply days earlier than his twenty eighth birthday leaving his household and buddies fully devastated. It is understood Mick, who was from the east finish of town, was a contract electrician for the BBC and labored backstage on numerous exhibits together with River Metropolis.
The dad-of-one was a Celtic supporter and followers erupted right into a spherical of applause in tribute to him throughout the twenty eighth minute of their 1-1 draw with Shakhtar Donetsk at Celtic Park on Tuesday night time.
Family members additionally launched inexperienced, white and orange balloons and let off fireworks in his reminiscence at a neighborhood park on what would have been his twenty eighth birthday final Thursday.
Dylan Paris mentioned: “It was a privilege to name you a good friend Mick Beaton. Among the finest souls I ever met. Always remember all the nice reminiscences I've with you, miss you all the time.”
Dylan Gauley mentioned: “No phrases can describe the form of individual you have been. Mick Beaton, fly excessive brother.”
Final Wednesday Marc Houston wrote: "Not going to try to put into phrases how everyone seems to be feeling simply now after the devastating loss we've all felt over the previous few days. No phrases or actions can start to explain how a lot Michael Beaton meant to so many individuals."
James Hosie wrote: “Sat ready up on Mick Beaton texting me all yesterday to bam me up on the Rangers rating, simply miss the bamming one another up consistently in regards to the soccer. Was solely final week you ripped via me for that 7-1. Properly I do know for certain he can be up there laughing at me the now for placing this up, nevertheless it’s the small issues that imply loads. Love you brother and fly excessive.”
Ryan Anderson mentioned: "I knew Mick Beaton from Ibiza all the time had a smile on his face, up for amusing and a gentleman. Solely ran into him few weeks in the past in Glasgow at Swedish Home Mafia. One other reminder that life’s too brief be aware as you by no means know the final time you will notice somebody. Ideas exit to all Mick’s shut household and buddies RIP."
Conor Mcdowall added: “Relaxation simple brother, will miss you perpetually.”
In a press release despatched to the Report, a spokesperson for BBC River Metropolis mentioned: “We have been very saddened to listen to in regards to the passing of Michael so early in his profession and our ideas are along with his household at this troublesome time.”
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