A family was ‘in tears’ as a plaque was unveiled for a hero Glasgow firefighter who died trying to save a woman’s life.
Now 50 years later, a red plaque has been made to honour the brave 34-year-old, who gave the woman his oxygen mask in an attempt to save her life on November 18, 1972.
His sister Patricia Campbell, 76, from Glasgow, said:"It has been a beautiful day. My brother has been really well remembered and praised. It makes me so happy. “This means that people still remember him. Fifty years is a long time but today makes it feel like he is still with us and still included.The fire began in a wallpaper shop but quickly spread - resulting in 200 people having to be evacuated from the smoke-filled area, with 50 families being made homeless after the blaze.Mr McGill’s body was found with signs of carbon monoxide poisoning and tragically the woman also died.
“It is so important that what he did is never forgotten. Red Plaques help firefighters to feel connected to those who came before them and helps them to pay tribute to those who lost their lives in the line of duty.
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