Bryan Weir sadly passed away last week following a hard battle with cancer leaving behind his wife and son.
The family of a much-loved dad who tragically lost his life to brain cancer have pleaded with Hearts fans to hold a minute’s applause at Tynecastle in his honour. Bryan Weir sadly passed away on August 7 following a hard battle with cancer at the age of just 37.
The Jambos-daft Edinburgh native leaves behind son Alfie, three, wife Hannah, brother Mark and parents Kevin and Linda. The season ticket holder, who was described as a “warrior until the end,” travelled all across Europe to support the Gorgie side.
His loved ones have now urged fellow fans attending Thursday’s Europe League home qualifier with Benfica to take part in a minute’s applause on the 37th minute to celebrate his life. Bryan’s brother Mark, a former goalkeeper for Bonnyrigg Rose, is attending the game alongside his dad.
He believes Bryan and his late grandad, Alan Bryce, will be looking down on Tynecastle in a few days’ time. Mark told Edinburgh Live: “It was a tough year for Bryan fighting the brain tumour. Nothing prepares you for such a loss.
“It’s been a really sad, difficult time. The match will be overwhelming. A minute’s applause would mean so much.
“It will be emotional. Bryan and our grandad – who took us to our first Hearts game – will be watching over us. The response from all over the world – including from Hearts players – has been incredible.
“We just want to get this out there as much as we can, so Hearts supporters can pay tribute to one of their own. It will be a really fitting tribute to Bryan on Thursday, and hopefully they get a result for him as well.”
Bryan fought cancer for just over a year but had been fit and healthy until his diagnosis, running after his son, going to matches every week and even attending away games to Rotterdam, Estonia and Florence. The former Corstorphine Primary and Craigmount High School pupil was a well known face around the amateur football scene, giving up his time to play, train and organise for multiple clubs.
His son Alfie is understood to be attending his first game at Tynecastle on Sunday when Hearts face Inverness in the Scottish League Cup. Bryan was also well known as the co-founder of the ‘Packers of Scotland’ Facebook page, where he passionately connected with fellow Cheese Heads.
His fellow co-founder described Bryan as “an absolute gem”. He said: “Bryan would do anything for anyone.
“He was a kind, loving and funny and adored his family. He put his heart and soul into the page and made it much more active and relevant than it ever was before.
“We had so much fun doing it. Bryan passed away after a long fight against brain cancer.
“He was an absolute warrior until the end… The strength you’ve all shown in the past 16 months has been nothing short of miraculous.
“I was lucky enough to call Bryan a friend and I’m all the better for having had him in my life.”
A fundraiser to help support Bryan and his family as well as to raise awareness of those suffering from brain cancer has so far raised £17,000. You can donate here.
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