TRIBUTES on social media have been pouring in for Gordon Gray, an SNP activist who lost his life to Covid-19.
Chris Stephens, the SNP MP for Glasgow South West, led the tributes online, saying he was "heartbroken" to have learned the news.
Stephens wrote: "Heartbroken to learn we have lost @theSNP and @unison_glasgow activist Gordon Gray this morning, he fought Covid valiantly.
"For everything you have done for the [Trade Union] movement, the party and for me personally, will never be forgotten. Rest in Power Comrade."
Justice Secretary Humza Yousaf said it was "very sad news indeed" to have lost a "stalwart of Team Pollok SNP".
Yousaf added: "Gutted to hear of Gordon's passing. He lived for his family and grandchildren especially, my thoughts with his family and friends."
V sad news indeed. A stalwart of Team Pollok SNP, gutted to hear of Gordon's passing. He lived for his family and grandchildren especially, my thoughts with his family & friends. https://t.co/bv1lM8BOan
— Humza Yousaf (@HumzaYousaf) January 16, 2021
Roza Salih, one of the founding members of the Glasgow Girls, tweeted: "Gordon you were a kindhearted comrade and you will be missed very much."
The SNP Socialists group added: "A terrible loss to the trade union movement, the left, the SNP, the radical independence cause and so much more."
Further tributes from other activists expressed their condolences, with one sharing a group photo and writing: "The man in the middle at the back of this pic was called Gordon Gray and he died of Covid-19 today.
"Gordon was a member of our Pollok SNP branch & he campaigned hard for an independent Scotland. He was a true patriot. Please remember him today.
"R.I.P Gordon."
One user added: "You can even see his yellow Doc Martens in this. Still can’t believe it."
Still can’t believe it.
— GiGi (@gigiglasgo) January 16, 2021
Rest in peace comrade.
💛 https://t.co/bMJb2h5mmp
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