jagfox Posted March 24, 2017 Report Share Posted March 24, 2017 Condolences to Robert's friends and family at this sad time. Forever a jag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Third Lanark Posted March 24, 2017 Report Share Posted March 24, 2017 So sorry to hear this sad news AJ. RIP Robert a much loved member of the Partick Thistle community Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twinny Posted March 24, 2017 Report Share Posted March 24, 2017 Incredibly sad news. I obviously didn't know him but I did know who he was. I was always in favour of the move to put home fans in the north stand, but when I saw Robert I knew it was a fantastic move. I don't get to many games but whenever I have done it always seemed like Robert was part of the furniture. It'll be a different place without him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lance Gilmour Posted March 24, 2017 Report Share Posted March 24, 2017 So sorry for your loss. As we say in my faith, I wish you long life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auld Jag Posted March 25, 2017 Report Share Posted March 25, 2017 (edited) Eunice and I are so proud of our son Robert,despite having Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy he lived life to the full.He has a 2/1 honours degree in computer Games Technology which he studied at Paisley uni. He also got campaigner of the year in 2014,for his campaign about lack of respite for young disabled adults.We have enjoyed some wonderful holidays as a family like 4 trips to Florida,to Lego land in Denmark and a number of holidays in Britain.Robert took very ill in the morning of 14May 2016.He was rushed to the QEU Hospital where his heart stopped for 2minutes.We were asked if Robert would want to be saved.We said yes.We were told a Tracheostomy was his only chance,that happened on the 25May at first it seemed to be going well.But then he started to get chest infections which just kept setting him back.Until Robert passed away he had 9 infections and the last one got into his blood.Every day since Robert went in Eunice and I would go up to the hospital and spend about 7 hours with Robert.About 2weeks or so Robert started to be very uncomfortable in his chair and also some problems with his breathing.a few days ago when we went up we were told he hadn't had a good night and he was going to stay in bed.Robert was now sleeping all the time.When we went up to see him yesterday(23 March)he was asleep all the time.Eunice wanted to stay but we were advised to go home.We phoned at 11-30 that night and got told his stats had improved.But then at 5-05am the phone went.We were told that Robert had passed away.We took some clothes up and a Thistle scarf.The nurses dressed him but asked me to fix his scarf as i would know how he liked to wear lt.Not much good has happened over the last 10months but when Chris Erskine and calum Booth came up it made his day as it was a complete surprise.Robert loved going clubbing,concerts,power chair football,computer games and of course the Jags.We as Roberts parents are very proud of him but the amount of comments on the internet show that we are not the only ones. RIP son you will always be missed and never forgotten. Robert Watson 15/07/85 - 24/03/17. Edited July 4, 2017 by Auld Jag 33 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin energy Posted March 25, 2017 Report Share Posted March 25, 2017 So sad to hear but great to here about how Robert enjoyed his life, hope you can get through it, after i lost my parents i always take comfort in asking myself what would my mother and father want me to do ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Kenny Posted March 25, 2017 Report Share Posted March 25, 2017 Lovely words Auld Jag, you should be very proud of what your son achieved in life. Condolences to yourself and your family. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandy Posted March 25, 2017 Report Share Posted March 25, 2017 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaggernaut Posted March 25, 2017 Report Share Posted March 25, 2017 Sincere condolences to Robert's family and friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jag Posted March 25, 2017 Report Share Posted March 25, 2017 Very sorry to learn of this sad news. Condolences to all the family and those close to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sb1876 Posted March 25, 2017 Report Share Posted March 25, 2017 Really sorry to hear the news AJ, thank you too for posting such a touching update and highlighting some of the amazing contributions and achievements Robert made. Sincere condolences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodstock Jag Posted March 25, 2017 Report Share Posted March 25, 2017 Very sad news indeed. I think I probably speak for everyone on the forum when I say that Robert managed to cram more into his far too short life than most would in treble the time. Remarkable testament to his character and to his family. I hope you are all holding up okay, AJ. The pride you have for your son is plain for all to see. You have every right to be proud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thistle4celtic1 Posted March 25, 2017 Report Share Posted March 25, 2017 So sorry to hear of Robert's passing. Great words AJ.....what a wonderful son he was and what great accomplishments he achieved in his life. God Bless you all. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
German Jag Posted March 25, 2017 Report Share Posted March 25, 2017 Very sad to hear. Deepest condolences to AJ and family Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lambies Lost Doo Posted March 25, 2017 Report Share Posted March 25, 2017 Utterly humbling post Auld Jag. Dignified and heartfelt. Robert achieved more than most people who have less challenges and more years. A credit to parents and wider family. OTIG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sons of Somner Posted March 25, 2017 Report Share Posted March 25, 2017 Robert never had it easy, but reading what Auld Jag has just written shows that Robert's attitude to life would have put many of us to shame, and I include myself in that. I'm so sorry for your sad loss Auld Jag, and I sincerely wish you, Eunice and the rest of your family the very best for the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiThistle Posted March 26, 2017 Report Share Posted March 26, 2017 Based on your description, it sounds like Robert never let his condition get in the way of getting the most out of life. That sort of thing is usually down to a special kind of spirit, which is usually instilled in a person by their parents. You should be proud of the life he lived and the job you and your wife did raising him. Condolences to you and your family during this horrible time. Len/ChiThistle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robphil Posted March 26, 2017 Report Share Posted March 26, 2017 your family is in the equivalent of my prayers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindau Posted March 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2017 I haven't been on the site for a few days due to the lack of league football, but am absolutely gutted to hear this news. I started the thread on here to get Rab signatures when a Celtic mate of mine tagged me into the appeal on FB. I initially didn't recognise Rab until someone posted a picture of him in his wheelchair at the front of the North, then I instantly recognised him. There is not more I can say, that hasn't been covered by the jags fans before me. My condolences go to AJ and his family and to all Rab's pals. Hopefully a few things will come out of this news. The club get into the top 6 for Rab, Dools gets his ton and AJ can present the trophy to him in memory of Rab and finally would be a nice touch if the club had a minutes silence on Saturday. After all Rab went through, it's the least he deserves! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stillresigned Posted March 26, 2017 Report Share Posted March 26, 2017 So desperately sad , may Imtake this opportunity to offer my condolences to a Robert's family on behalf of Dougie MacInnes, the Jags Disabled supporters club and myself, RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowenBoys Posted March 26, 2017 Report Share Posted March 26, 2017 ... ...would be a nice touch if the club had a minutes silence on Saturday. After all Rab went through, it's the least he deserves! Perhaps a minutes applause at 31 minutes to celebrate Robert's life? 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
partickthedog Posted March 26, 2017 Report Share Posted March 26, 2017 Perhaps a minutes applause at 31 minutes to celebrate Robert's life? I think we could do both. Applause rather than silence would seem appropriate to Rab's positive approach to life. Formal applause before the game followed by a more informal and spontaneous outbreak of applause, chanting and/or whatever at Minute 31. I would of course defer to the family's wishes and preferences in all such matters. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auld Jag Posted March 26, 2017 Report Share Posted March 26, 2017 We are fine with anything anybody choses to do to remember Robert. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Thistle Posted March 27, 2017 Report Share Posted March 27, 2017 There a lovely video on FB that the DMD pathfinders put on their FB page in tribute to Robert 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auld Jag Posted March 27, 2017 Report Share Posted March 27, 2017 A few people on the forum have asked me to let them know the details of Robert's funeral arrangements. The funeral will be at Woodside Crematorium in Paisley at 3.00pm on Monday 3rd April 2017. There will be a funeral tea afterwards in the Normandy Hotel in Renfrew where the first drink is free as a gift from Robert. We are having family flowers only. Thank you for all your kind words from Eunice & Robert. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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