Sir David R. Ross 1958 – 2010
January 3rd, 2010
David R. Ross 1958 - 2010
I received the email below from Tim who is a good friend of Davids and who’s daughter contacted Tim with the news today. I know in my dealings with David he was a larger than life presence. Always quick with a joke, very humble and truly appreciative to be doing what he was doing. Doing what he loved. He loved Scotland and every thing Scottish. He was a true ambassador to and for Scotland. Not only did we in St. Andrew’s Legion lose an ambassador and true Scottish Patriot we lost a friend.
Some of you may have already heard, but then again, some of you may have not have heard, but Sir David R Ross has left us. He passed away Saturday night after a severe heart attack back in Scotland. David was my dear friend, I am still trying to cope with the loss. He was the embodiment of all that is Scotland. I honestly believe that he and William Wallace are gazing down through Caledonia Skies smiling upon all of us who hold Alba so dear in our hearts.
The following video clip was from back in 2005 when David made his historic trek south from Robroyston to trace the footsteps of William Wallace’s march to his execution in London. In the video, you will also see another familiar face if you are a member of the Les Eccosais Royalle. After David’s speech, Ted Christopher, another dear friend sings Caledonia Skies. The song always brought a stir in me, and now it takes yet another more solemn meaning for me. If one drop of Scottish blood runs through your veins, best you set back and have a wee dram by your side, and salute this True Son of Scotland.
I miss you David
Tim MacLeod
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