Beautiful gesture from the Celtic boss Neil Lennon to be present at this church service to show compassion.

Fernando was a warrior, his passing has affected me personally. I recall around 4-5 years ago I was driving home to my flat in hamilton. I drove along wellhall road and noticed a man walking slowly down the pavement. As I drove past him I thought that looks like Fernando, surely not? What is he doing walking down the middle of Hamilton? I drove up to the roundabout and circled back, as I approached Fernando I abandoned my car, jumped out and embraced him. I asked where he was going, his speech was struggling at this point, he pointed down the road and was determined to keep going. I hugged him really hard, thanked him for everything he done for Rangers, I held back the tears I wasnt showing my weakness because Fernando sure as hell wasnt. This moment has stuck with me all these years and it was a honour to meet Fernando personally. A True fighter to the end and an inspiration to us all. Thank you Fernando and Rest in peace

RIP Fernando Ricksen it’s amazing to see both clubs and fan bases come together to show solidarity and respect truly amazing to see
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Respect to Neil Lennon for attending the service he's just gained respect from a person who hadn't much of that for him until i watched this 💙💚

So sorry for your loss to all those who knew him and to all the Rangers fans. May his star shine bright x 🍀

Rest in peace. God bless you Veronika and Isabella.

We gaan je missen FERNANDO RICKSEN FOR LIFE ❤️❤️❤️😭😭

A brave leader until the end. RIP Fernando 💙

Lovely service,just terrible circumstances for such a young man RIP Fernando from a celt

I think the whole of Scotland has been touched by this. RIP. xxxxxxxx

Wanted to say much respect and class from the Celtic fans posting. Football takes a back seat at times like these. I remember crying when Tommy Burns passed away, as a person he was one of the most genuine people you could meet.
Sleep peaceful Fernando ❤️🇬🇧

Thankyou To your manager Neil Lennon and all at celtic.
God look after the amazing and beautiful Fernando Ricksen.
Love to your wonderfull wife and precious wee daughter.
God look after them all xxxxx

Sleep well captain 🧡

Fernando you were an idol to me I remember running about with ricksen 2 on the back of my strip and you showed me and all the rangers family how to fight that terrible illness right up to your last minute on earth my thoughts go out to your wife and daughter your family and friends you have shown that football doesn’t matter when things like this happen rest in peace Fernando and thank you legend 💙❤️

fernando our captian hero fighter a true blue nose you will always be in our hearts you are a legend & part of glasgow rangers history R.I.P WATP NO SURRENDER

I'm so sad😢 ...Respect and Condolences to his family... From Olympiacos Piraeus fan  Greece

God Bless Fernando. It was very emotional listening to big Marvin. Well done Big Man. You hit the nail on the head.

The strongest soldiers get the hardest fight and the realest people live the hardest life.

Fernando was a true warrior!  Your spirit lives on within all of us who learned of your strength. Peace brother.

Rip to not only a legend but a pure gentleman and a great footballer
It's nice to even see Celtic fans and everyone involved with Celtic paying there respects ....that is just beautiful ♥️💙♥️💙 FR ❤️

Amazing send off the man who done the service was also emotional you could tell, FERNANDO NO2 battled untill the end 😢