Veronika Ricksen

[dublinbluenose]

Veronika Ricksen has visited Ibrox to see the tributes at the gates

 

[venturablue]

God bless her and the family.

 

[Clubdeckg]

She'll already know but nice for her to see how much her husband was loved and adored by so many

 

[Hap Hapablap]

Hopefully she and her daughter take great comfort from the tributes. It’s quite a sight.

 

[buffalosoldier]

My heart breaks for the poor woman. I shed a tear when I read she was less than 24 hours from getting to Fernando when he passed. It's so important for the rangers family to stand by her and the kids.

 

[Ianferguson]

Sometimes actions speak louder than words and the bears have definitely done Fernando proud with their Ibrox tribute to a brave brave man.

 

[Brian Laudrup]

My heart breaks for the poor woman. I shed a tear when I read she was less than 24 hours from getting to Fernando when he passed. It's so important for the rangers family to stand by her and the kids.

She will always be welcomed into the Rangers family with open arms

 

[Div1872]

The tributes for Fernando are amazing

I think she will get comfort from the knowledge that the Rangers family loved her husband and nice to see other fans and Feyenoord paying respects to her husband

 

[sifter]

My heart breaks for the poor woman. I shed a tear when I read she was less than 24 hours from getting to Fernando when he passed. It's so important for the rangers family to stand by her and the kids.

I didn't even realise she wasn't by his side when he passed away. That's heartbreaking for her.

 

[GimmeShelter]

I didn't even realise she wasn't by his side when he passed away. That's heartbreaking for her.

The family live in Valencia, Ricksen was too ill to fly home so was moved to the hospice in Airdrie.

 

[Bothwell Street Bear]

Poor lassie won’t have got closure.

Will go over the last time she seen him, in her head, probably for the rest of her life.

Heartbreaking.

 

[dublinbluenose]

My heart breaks for the poor woman. I shed a tear when I read she was less than 24 hours from getting to Fernando when he passed. It's so important for the rangers family to stand by her and the kids.

Love to see his daughter lead the team out at Ibrox when she feels up to it

 

[sifter]

The family live in Valencia, Ricksen was too ill to fly home so was moved to the hospice in Airdrie.

Aye i knew that, i just didn't know she wasn't with him on Wednesday morning

 

[Whitburnbear]

Aye i knew that, i just didn't know she wasn't with him on Wednesday morning

For another day, but yeah i did wonder why she wasnt there

 

[TheLoyalDug]

Let's hope everyone can do something for her and Fernandos child as I read an article saying she was only living off 1300 Euros a month, Fernandos pension.

 

[Superrangers]

Very difficult times for the family. Hopefully the actions and wishes of the Rangers family help them at these, the hardest of times.

 

[Zwingli'sSausages]

So happy that the club have offered to pay for the funeral. Rangers class.

 

[Zwingli'sSausages]

Let's hope everyone can do something for her and Fernandos child as I read an article saying she was only living off 1300 Euros a month, Fernandos pension.

Agreed. A GoFundMe page or something. I would happily contribute.

 

[SenoraCuellar]

My heart breaks for her.

 

[Forzabear1872]

Heartbreaking

 

[Prestwick_ Bear]

Love to see his daughter lead the team out at Ibrox when she feels up to it

This.

It's heartbreaking what has happened and I really feel for Fernandos family. This would be most welcomed in time mate.

 

[devilman]

Poor woman. She will feel a lot of pride in the respect and love shown for Fernando. Just so sad she didn't make it to say her goodbye's.

 

[ANDYBRFC]

Love to see his daughter lead the team out at Ibrox when she feels up to it

This is a great suggestion. I hope someone from the club will make it happen.

 

[tazzabear]

Love to see his daughter lead the team out at Ibrox when she feels up to it

That is a real good call.
Maybe too much, emotionally, but, Veronika doing a half time draw?

 

[True Blue]

Hopefully the tributes may provide some small degree of comfort to her in seeing just how much Fernando meant to so many of us.

 

[Manno]

Love to see his daughter lead the team out at Ibrox when she feels up to it

Fantastic shout. And as tazza says maybe get them both out at half time so we can show them our support. First home game of 2020 would be ideal

 

[56 ASAP]

Fantastic shout. And as tazza says maybe get them both out at half time so we can show them our support. First home game of 2020 would be ideal

They could unfurl the SPFL Champions flag.

 

[DNA1872]

Someone has to try and get a legends game of sorts organised in Fernandos memory and all proceeds go to his family

 

[dublinbluenose]

That is a real good call.
Maybe too much, emotionally, but, Veronika doing a half time draw?

Absolutely,whenever they feel the time is right.heard on the h&h daily update that Fernando’s ashes are to be scattered in Scotland which says a lot about how much he loved being part of the rangers family and Veronika and his daughter will always have a place in that family

 

[dublinbluenose]

Someone has to try and get a legends game of sorts organised in Fernandos memory and all proceeds go to his family

I am sure Stan who organized the games for Fernando will come up with something.maybe hold it at Ibrox on an international break

 

[Shengus Malengus]

Agreed. A GoFundMe page or something. I would happily contribute.

Couldn't someone with a bit of clout (club 1872 perhaps) set this up?
It would see thousands of contributions for a devoted woman put through hell for 6 years.

 

[Deleted member 125]

My heart breaks for her.

At this risk of being indelicate or inappropriate, perhaps you could reach out to her?

Even if it’s a simple letter I’m sure someone could ensure she gets it.

You are slightly further along a similar road to her and your experiences might help her In someway.

It’s kind of how AA works (not suggesting your grief is anything like alcoholism).

I am only posting, because like many on here I am concerned for you.

Fernando’s death may be considerably more heartbreaking for you.

As always, feel free to ignore me or my suggestion.

 

[Klos 1]

Love to see his daughter lead the team out at Ibrox when she feels up to it

When we win 55 whenever that maybe, would be fitting to have his wife & daughter do the unfurling of the league flag. That would be a nice touch.

 

[dougiem]

Rangers should organize a tribute game during the winter break with Az Alkmaar or Fortuna Sittard or Rangers v a Az Alkmaar/Fortuna Sittard.

 

[Scarlett]

My heart breaks for the poor woman. I shed a tear when I read she was less than 24 hours from getting to Fernando when he passed. It's so important for the rangers family to stand by her and the kids.

She wasn't with him?! How awful. She must be heartbroken.

Their poor wee daughter too.

Would like to see something set up to help them out financially. I'd certainly contribute. Having lost people close to me the last thing you need is to worry about money.

 

[Broxmeister]

Another thread has asked for a testimonial to be played to raise much needed cash for Veronika and wee Isabella. In my opinion this should be organised by the club for the earliest date possible, but it would be fantastic if someone like club 1872 could set up a funding page which would allow us to get cash to them as quickly as possible. Both Veronika and Isabella are part of our family and we have to help them.

 

[Zwingli'sSausages]

Couldn't someone with a bit of clout (club 1872 perhaps) set this up?
It would see thousands of contributions for a devoted woman put through hell for 6 years.

100%
I’m sure everyone of us would contribute something. It needs to be organised rather than set up by a random.
Get on it Bears!

 

[Der-goalie]

Love to see his daughter lead the team out at Ibrox when she feels up to it

100%

They should do it together , the next home game if they feel upto it , would be another magnificent gesture from the club.

 

[Barclay the Bear]

Time for the rangers family to come together, and support our own

 

[tazzabear]

When we win 55 whenever that maybe, would be fitting to have his wife & daughter do the unfurling of the league flag. That would be a nice touch.

Not for me, this one.
There are other deserving, maybe more so, candidates here.
Sandy Jardine’s wife, for example.
I’d rather keep these commemorations to something we can repeat when appropriate.

 

[Leedsbear75]

She wasn't with him?! How awful. She must be heartbroken.

Their poor wee daughter too.

Would like to see something set up to help them out financially. I'd certainly contribute. Having lost people close to me the last thing you need is to worry about money.

Fernando Ricksen's heartbroken pal launches fundraising bid to help with funeral

Pauline Glen is raising cash to help Veronika Ricksen and daughter Isabella with funeral expenses.

www.dailyrecord.co.uk

 

[Athole bear]

If she didn't know what the the Rangers family was all about, she will now, and how many folk cared about Fernando, a tough time ahead for her ,God bless.

 

[DNA1872]

I am sure Stan who organized the games for Fernando will come up with something.maybe hold it at Ibrox on an international break

I would love to think DB that’s the case mate ... the family will always have our support

 

[rangers for life]

Rangers should organize a tribute game during the winter break with Az Alkmaar or Fortuna Sittard or Rangers v a Az Alkmaar/Fortuna Sittard.

And Zenit too,great idea even if its a Rangers select v team made up from Sittard,Zenit,AZ

 

[Arkanoid]

Heartbreaking, I hoped yesterday helped a little. And her visit filled her with a little bit of love

 

[Realger34]

The only small comfort his family and us take is that he doesn’t suffer anymore.

My thoughts are with his wife and family.