Balloon release to be held in memory of Cambuslang man
Greg Monks' loved ones will remember the 38-year-old at the event next week.
It will take place at the field at Fullarton Park in the city's East End from 7pm on Monday, June 23.
Jillian Monks, Greg's sister, asked those who wish to attend to gather at this time and to please bring a blue balloon.
The balloons will then be released at around 7.15pm.
Ms Monks added that Greg's funeral details will 'hopefully' be confirmed later this week.
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In a post on Facebook, she wrote: 'Hey all, we are arranging a balloon release for Greg on Monday, June 23 at 7pm at the field at Fullarton Park.
'We will meet there at 7pm and release the balloons at around 7.15pm. If you can bring a blue (preferably) balloon with a message on it, if you wish.
'Funeral details to follow. The proposed date is June 25, 2025, at 4pm. Please be aware that this may change and is not confirmed.
'We will be able to confirm this, hopefully, on Friday with full details. Thank you to everyone for their kindness over the last few weeks during this incredibly difficult time.'
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We previously reported that more than £34,000 had been raised to help repatriate Greg's body after his tragic death in Albufeira.
The 38-year-old went missing shortly after arriving in the resort town on Tuesday, May 27, for a stag do.
He was reported missing after leaving the main strip in Albufeira after a night out between May 27 and May 28.
On June 4, Judicial Police in Portugal confirmed that the body of a man, a 38-year-old British citizen, was discovered in the Cerro de Aguia area, where Grege was last seen on CCTV.
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Greg Monks' loved ones will remember the 38-year-old at the event next week. It will take place at the field at Fullarton Park in the city's East End from 7pm on Monday, June 23. Jillian Monks, Greg's sister, asked those who wish to attend to gather at this time and to please bring a blue balloon. The balloons will then be released at around 7.15pm. Ms Monks added that Greg's funeral details will 'hopefully' be confirmed later this week. READ NEXT: Thousands raised to bring Greg Monks home from Portugal In a post on Facebook, she wrote: 'Hey all, we are arranging a balloon release for Greg on Monday, June 23 at 7pm at the field at Fullarton Park. 'We will meet there at 7pm and release the balloons at around 7.15pm. If you can bring a blue (preferably) balloon with a message on it, if you wish. 'Funeral details to follow. The proposed date is June 25, 2025, at 4pm. Please be aware that this may change and is not confirmed. 'We will be able to confirm this, hopefully, on Friday with full details. Thank you to everyone for their kindness over the last few weeks during this incredibly difficult time.' READ NEXT: Greg Monks' family say they believe he 'got lost' in Portugal We previously reported that more than £34,000 had been raised to help repatriate Greg's body after his tragic death in Albufeira. The 38-year-old went missing shortly after arriving in the resort town on Tuesday, May 27, for a stag do. He was reported missing after leaving the main strip in Albufeira after a night out between May 27 and May 28. On June 4, Judicial Police in Portugal confirmed that the body of a man, a 38-year-old British citizen, was discovered in the Cerro de Aguia area, where Grege was last seen on CCTV.
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