An Elderslie man who has not been able to see his grandson for three years has recorded a video of him singing which the youngster now watches every night.
George Kerr, a resident at Elderslie Care Home has two children and one grandchild, 13-year-old Kieran, who has autism and severe learning difficulties.
Kieran and George share a special bond but due to the covid pandemic and Kieran living in Banbury, Oxfordshire with his family, they have not seen each other in person for three years.
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Staff at the care home recently recorded the video of George and posted it on their Facebook page where it was seen by his family.
Kieran has become besotted by the video and now watches it every night before going to sleep, wishing his grandad goodnight.
Kieran's mum, Andrea Kerr, got in touch with Elderslie to let them know just what it meant to Kieran and to their family.
Speaking to Glasgow Live , Andrea said: "George and Kieran have a really special bond but sadly we're just not able to come up and visit as much as we'd like and the connection between them wasn't as regular as before.
"It was just incredible that we stumbled across that video. George is very well known in the family for his singing so to see that was quite emotional for all of us.
"Every night, my son plays that video in bed and says 'goodnight, Grandad' and then adds 'love you to the moon and back', which is something they always say to each other."
George is a well known and popular member of the local community. He worked for Stoddarts as a carpet designer, machinist and fitter from the age of 16 and it was here that he met his wife.
He was one of the very first first baby boys to be born at the old Thornhill Maternity hospital back in 1935 - coincidentally his daughter in law Andrea was one of the last baby girls to be born in the hospital before its closure so they share a unique piece of history.
Andrea added: "George is a one off and always leaves such a great impression on everybody he meets. Apparently he is singing and entertaining everyone in the Care Home which is no surprise to us! George sang 'Danny Boy' at our wedding and has always had a passion for singing which really endeared him to Kieran from a young age. The video of him singing his rendition of 'White Christmas' is a memory we will cherish forever."
George will turn 87-years-old just days before Christmas and his singing has made him a bit of a celebrity at Elderslie.
George lost his beloved wife, Gina, about 5 years ago and moved into Elderslie Care Home earlier this year where he has become a very popular character. He has had a period of ill health but has made a remarkable recovery.
Care Assistant, Catriona Gralko, who recorded and posted the video said: "George is a lovely gentleman, he is full of fun and has a great singing voice. He has been poorly recently but is now back to his great wee self. He's always chatting and keeping us entertained and is much loved by all the staff and Residents. He's a real charmer!"
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