Book of Condolence - Tommy Burns aka Mr Celtic

[Paul]

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Please feel free to leave your comments here for Tommy and his family and friends, we will make sure the comments get printed out and passed on via Neil Lennon, our Honorary Member.

R I P Tommy Bhoy, always in our hearts.

Found this on the net today.

TOMMY

THE SUN SHONE DOWN THAT MORNING
TO WELCOME IN THE DAY
AND GOD AWOKE TO PRAYER
AS THERE WAS A FOOTBALL GAME TO PLAY


HE'D NEED A TEAM SO GALLANT
A SIDE SO STRONG AND BRAVE
WITH BROTHER WALFRID AS HIS ASSISTANT
THEY'D PLAY THE CELTIC WAY


TO PICK A TEAM GOD PONDERED
WHO SHOULD GET TO PLAY
AND SO RONNIE SIMPSONS SAFE HANDS
WOULD GUARD THE GOALS THAT DAY


NOW HE'D NEED DEFENDERS
SOME MEN WHO'D BE SO BRAVE
SO JOHN CUSHLEY WAS AWARDED
THE JERSEY HE SO CRAVED


BIG JOCK STEIN STOOD BESIDE HIM
A GIANT AMONG THE REST
HE'D LEAD THIS TEAM AS CAPTAIN
AND BE THE VERY BEST


GOD KNEW HE'D NEED TO SCORE SOME GOALS
IF HIS TEAM WERE TO SUCCEED
SO HE CALLED UPON WEE JINKY
WITH ALL THE SKILL HE'D NEED


AND JOHNNY DOYLE WAS READY
JUST LIKE HE ALWAYS WAS
BRICK WALLS COULD NEVER STOP HIM
WHEN HE WAS PLAYING FOR THE BHOYS


AND IN THE MIDDLE OF THE PARK
GODS CHOICE WAS LONG AND GREAT
AND SO BIG BOBBY MURDOCH WAS AT HAND
TO GRACE THE FIELD OF PLAY


YOUNG PHIL O'DONNELL WAS NEXT IN LINE
WHEN GOD ASKED HIM TO PLAY
AND THOUGH HE WAS THE YOUNGEST
HE KNEW THAT HE MUST PLAY


SO GOD WOULD NEED TO SHIELD YOUNG PHIL
WITH A MAN WHO TWISTS AND TURNS
THE ONLY MAN SO WORTHY
WAS CELTICS TOMMY BURNS


FOR HE'D TAKEN PHIL TO PARKHEAD
WHEN HE WAS STILL A BHOY
AND WITH TRAINING , LOVE AND GUIDANCE
PHILS FOOTBALL BECAME A JOY


SO NOW THEY'LL PLAY FOREVER
WITH TRUE LOVE FOR THE GAME
AND OUR FOOTBALL WORLD IS DARKER
AND WONT EVER BE THE SAME


FOR GOD HAS CHOSEN WISELY
A SIDE FOR ME AND YOU
TO KEEP OUR HEARTS ON FIRE
WITH A LOVE THAT IS SO TRUE


AND WHEN GOD COMES A CALLING
FOR OUR MOTHERS, DADS, DAUGHTERS AND SONS
YOU KNOW THEYLL GET TO WEAR THE HOOPS
BESIDE THE BRILLIANT TOMMY BURNS


AND IN THE YEARS THAT FOLLOW
THAT SIDE WILL GROW AND GROW
AND WE WILL ALL REMEMBER
ALL THE BHOYS WE USED TO KNOW


WITH HAIR LIKE BURNING FIRE
AND A HEART BIGGER THAN MOST
TOMMY BURNS REMEMBERED
SHALL BE OUR FONDEST TOAST

[Stevies_lil_Gem]

Too young to have seen you play, but ive heard so many stories from my dad, We will always be reminded of you on the pitch with the many youngsters you have discovered for the club, A truly great man who didn't deserve to go, Enjoy paradise in the sky Tommy, The leagues for you!

[bhoybafett]

I had the immense pleasure off seeing most off your games in the hoops. Your commitment and passion for Celtiic shone through. You gave our family many happy cherished moments on the football park. Your legacy will live on at CP, your memory will live on in our hearts. My families fthoughts and prayers are with your family at this time. YNWA Tommy Burns RIP. Hail Hail

[James Cant]

Through the tears the other day I got to wondering why Tommy Burns meant so much to me and why I felt I knew this man so well even though we'd never met. That bit was easy to explain - Tommy was a man who was so obviously without arrogance or ego that we all felt he was one of us.....because he truly believed that himself. As for what him so special. I realise that he's taught me that you can always become better, no matter what stage you're at in life. He would have been shocked to have been told as a headstrong 20-something that in less than 20 years he would become an ambassador for his family, his club and his faith who commanded love, affection and respect from all sections of Scottish society. Tommy was an excellent footballer. But his achievements on the pitch came to be eclipsed by his role beyond the football park. His humility, faith and service to people mark him out as a truly great man. He is the "Celtic Way" at is best.

My heart cries for his family. I hope their greath faith can console them in this dark hour.....that and perhaps the thought of TB messing around during God's team talk.......

Dr James Cant
Dunblane

[bigtamfaetherigs]

Respect,Tommys family can take immense pride from the scenes outside paradise, went down yesterday but to be honest couldnt stay long choked up , you will never be forgotten , condolances to all the family,Thomas Mc Gregor

[tyson277]

like many on here i was lucky to see you play all your games at paradise,the memories i have of you dancing around opposition midfielder will live with me for ever m8 and for that i thnk you from the bottom of my heart

rest in piece tommy you may be gone but you will never be forgotten

[deerin1916]

thanks for the memories tommy, R.I.P. ynwa, hail hail

[Unregistered3]

Increase the Size of the Indoor Pitch, as Tommy wanted & then Rename the facility after Him ....

Only the Good die Young ....

HAIL HAIL !!!!
CHAMPIONEES !!!! CHAMPIONEES !!!!

[adamant]

It was with such sadness I heard of your passing Tommy. God Bless you and may the angels welcome you with open arms.

[Tommy Twists]

You will be sorely missed, Tommy Bhoy. So sad...

[Unregistered]

Saw you at the start you were a hero to myself and others my age. You epitomised everything good in a person i'm very sad that your now gone but i believe your spirit is still with us.
RIP TOMMY BURNS

[Detroitbhoy]

I left Glasgow to move to Detroit in 1984 but some of my fondest memories of paradise were of watching Tommy play. A true legend who will always have a special place in my heart.

[Honeybhoy]

Only those people who are forgotten are truly dead. We will always remember the Celtic Legend Tommy Burns and he will live in our hearts and minds forever.

[DAN3]

Always forever in our hearts r.i.p Tommy

[Mayoghirl]

God Bless you Tommy and keep you close to him.

My thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends.

Thanks for the memories.

YNWA RIP

[Seanybhoy1888]

Tommy, I was one of the fortunate ones. I had the joy of being able to watch you play for our beloved Celtic. You lived the dream for us and it was a pleasure to watch you on the football field that you graced so well.
Unfortunately I never got to meet you my friend but, like most others, felt I knew you so well.
This world you leave behind will be a lesser place without you and for that I have grieved but knowing you are in a better place, probably tinkering with Gods formation for your debut in the skies, eases the pain somewhat.
Tommy, as someone said, when you are forgotten you truly are dead. That will never be the case with a great man like yourself. You will live on forever in our hearts and minds.
You, my friend, really never will walk alone. R.I.P Tommy.


Sean McGinley

[clydebank celt]

always sad to see someone pass away, god bless you tommy, legend.

[Carntyne]

R.I.P. Tommy.

[Unregistered]

RIP Tommy, we will never forget you.

Deepest condolences to Tommy's family and friends.

Forever in our hearts.

[thehoopster]

Rest in peace Tommy, you're a legend and a hero to thousands. You'll be sorely missed.

[lisbonlion]

Always in my thought's Tommy R.I.P YNWA
Rosemary and kids be strong the way Tommy was and remember the celtic family will be with you all when you need us!!:celticscarf::celticscarf:

[yf1888]

You will be missed Tommy, R.I.P

Thoughts to all your family and friends

[Artlenn67]

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Please feel free to leave your comments here for Tommy and his family and friends, we will make sure the comments get printed out and passed on via Neil Lennon, our Honorary Member.

R I P Tommy Bhoy, always in our hearts.

Found this on the net today.

TOMMY

THE SUN SHONE DOWN THAT MORNING
TO WELCOME IN THE DAY
AND GOD AWOKE TO PRAYER
AS THERE WAS A FOOTBALL GAME TO PLAY


HE'D NEED A TEAM SO GALLANT
A SIDE SO STRONG AND BRAVE
WITH BROTHER WALFRID AS HIS ASSISTANT
THEY'D PLAY THE CELTIC WAY


TO PICK A TEAM GOD PONDERED
WHO SHOULD GET TO PLAY
AND SO RONNIE SIMPSONS SAFE HANDS
WOULD GUARD THE GOALS THAT DAY


NOW HE'D NEED DEFENDERS
SOME MEN WHO'D BE SO BRAVE
SO JOHN CUSHLEY WAS AWARDED
THE JERSEY HE SO CRAVED


BIG JOCK STEIN STOOD BESIDE HIM
A GIANT AMONG THE REST
HE'D LEAD THIS TEAM AS CAPTAIN
AND BE THE VERY BEST


GOD KNEW HE'D NEED TO SCORE SOME GOALS
IF HIS TEAM WERE TO SUCCEED
SO HE CALLED UPON WEE JINKY
WITH ALL THE SKILL HE'D NEED


AND JOHNNY DOYLE WAS READY
JUST LIKE HE ALWAYS WAS
BRICK WALLS COULD NEVER STOP HIM
WHEN HE WAS PLAYING FOR THE BHOYS


AND IN THE MIDDLE OF THE PARK
GODS CHOICE WAS LONG AND GREAT
AND SO BIG BOBBY MURDOCH WAS AT HAND
TO GRACE THE FIELD OF PLAY


YOUNG PHIL O'DONNELL WAS NEXT IN LINE
WHEN GOD ASKED HIM TO PLAY
AND THOUGH HE WAS THE YOUNGEST
HE KNEW THAT HE MUST PLAY


SO GOD WOULD NEED TO SHIELD YOUNG PHIL
WITH A MAN WHO TWISTS AND TURNS
THE ONLY MAN SO WORTHY
WAS CELTICS TOMMY BURNS


FOR HE'D TAKEN PHIL TO PARKHEAD
WHEN HE WAS STILL A BHOY
AND WITH TRAINING , LOVE AND GUIDANCE
PHILS FOOTBALL BECAME A JOY


SO NOW THEY'LL PLAY FOREVER
WITH TRUE LOVE FOR THE GAME
AND OUR FOOTBALL WORLD IS DARKER
AND WONT EVER BE THE SAME


FOR GOD HAS CHOSEN WISELY
A SIDE FOR ME AND YOU
TO KEEP OUR HEARTS ON FIRE
WITH A LOVE THAT IS SO TRUE


AND WHEN GOD COMES A CALLING
FOR OUR MOTHERS, DADS, DAUGHTERS AND SONS
YOU KNOW THEYLL GET TO WEAR THE HOOPS
BESIDE THE BRILLIANT TOMMY BURNS


AND IN THE YEARS THAT FOLLOW
THAT SIDE WILL GROW AND GROW
AND WE WILL ALL REMEMBER
ALL THE BHOYS WE USED TO KNOW


WITH HAIR LIKE BURNING FIRE
AND A HEART BIGGER THAN MOST
TOMMY BURNS REMEMBERED
SHALL BE OUR FONDEST TOAST

My Sympathy to Tommys family, The poem says it all really.

Gone but never forgotton. A man who had so much kindness in his heart. You'll be sadly missed Tommy Burns.

[iorek1000]

My thoughts are with your family and friends, I hope they take strength from the way you met the challenges in your life.

Thank you for all your hard work, endeavour and vision in shaping Celtic FC, long may it be remembered.

David

[neltic]

R.I.P.TOMMY BHOY, sad to see such a nice person will be missed.
Deepest condolences to Tommy's family and friends.
ynwa.x.

[oldgregg]

Gods blessing on you Tommy, we miss you. My thoughts are with your family and friends, i'm sure they share the strength you had and that is aiding them through these sad times

Thoughts and prayers, RIP Tommy Burns, a great man.

Scott.

[Coth 1888]

God bless Tommy ,

You will be greatly missed and never forgotten , you have left your mark on the hearts of us all.


R.I.P

[Droggbhoy03]

Tommy RIP,The good always die young,a fitting saying in your case Tommy.My thoughts with your Family.Hail Hail

[ziggyplayedgtar]

With the pain and anguish we are feeling, I can't imagine how Rosemary and the family are coping.

[Templebhoy]

Well known was your passion and desire for a team from the east end
Your walk and talk with people saw a smile that could comfort and mend
So what are we going to do now that you are gone and have left us alone
Family Faith and Football gives us a purpose and a goal we aim to clone

So goodbye our Tommy a man so loved and so dear
Seperation may split us but it has no regrets nor has it fear
For one day when Our Lord calls with the trumpet so loud
We will know where to find you, you will be on the whitest cloud

Hail Hail Tommy

[bhoy1981]

Met you on a couple of occasions and you brightened up my day.
You were a gentleman and will be sorely missed.
Gone but not forgotten

[BorderTim]

I will always remember the night I first met you, 10 years old being a mascot for Celtic on a European night, the place was buzzing everyone serious and concentrated but you took the time out to say a few words to me even though you were warming up for the game, that made me feel so proud.

God Bless you Tommy, you will always be remembered. RIP

[bobby carroll]

I never had the good fortune of meeting you Tam however, just to see you play, manage and coach the team, was something I can tell my kids about.
You are Celtic and Celtic are you.
My sincere condolences to your wife and children.

[greensmudge]

R.I.P. Tommy, a true Celtic legend.

Thoughts and prayers are with your family.

YNWA