Donny Strathie had been waiting decades for this moment. At 76, the Scottish fan crossed the Atlantic with a clear mission: to see his country play in a World Cup for the first time in 36 years. He had his ticket for the Friday, June 19 match against Morocco. His dream was one match away. 🏴
On Sunday, June 14, before that could happen, Donny died suddenly in Boston. His family sent a message to the Tartan Army — the thousands of Scottish fans who arrived in the city in droves — with a single request: “Let’s make him proud.”
The sign making the rounds on social media calls on fans to applaud during the 76th minute of the match, in honor of his age. Donny could not enter the stadium, but the stands will make him feel inside. 💙