A Celtic legend joined a Glasgow family last week as they walked in memory of a loved one.
Tom Boyd, ex-Celtic captain and Scotland star, joined the family of Callum Scrimgeour, who lost his life to suicide three years ago this June.
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The family was one of four who walked the West Highland Way on April 24 in honour of their late loved ones. The other three are Lily Mae Sharp, from Sandbach, Jake Robertson, from Newmarket and Ben Smart, from Burntwood.
Speaking to the Glasgow Times, Callums's uncle, Brian Joyce, said: "My sister Jeannette and brother-in-law Brian lost Callum three years ago come June this year. He was 16 years old.
"As Callum was growing up, many who knew him would refer to him as a perfect son.
"He was very popular and had a great group of friends. As well as playing football for Harmony Row, he was a regular supporter at Glasgow Celtic.
"He belonged to a loving, caring extended family. After his death, it was quoted by those who knew him as a 'Boy with not a bad bone in his body'.
"He was the most caring, considerate young man you could ever hope to meet and his friends would tell you he had a terrific sense of humour."
The families, who came from all across the UK, walked for five days, with each young person having a specific day of the challenge dedicated to them.
On the fifth and final day, the families and joining supporters then walked in honour of every life.
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Tom joined in on the first day, which was in honour of Callum, and even arranged a photo shoot at Celtic Park for Callum's mum, dad and sister, as well as a tour of Celtic Park.
Brian said: "Tom was a fantastic person to walk with, he mixed with everyone during the walk, he was a proper gentleman and everyone was so impressed with him.
"He told loads of stories about his playing days with both Celtic and Scotland as well as the great characters he played alongside; he also told us about the great work he is involved in with Celtic Foundation.
"He was meant to fly to New York on April, 24, for an event with the Foundation which was the first day of our walk but he postponed his travel until Tuesday 25th so he could walk with the families.
"Tom also spent time on and before the walk talking to my sister and brother-in-law about the family tragedy."
The families have so far managed to raise an incredible £31k for a number of charities including Young Minds, Papyrus and Man Down.
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