Well… what can I Say, My “Pal” truly one of the good guys, had the pleasure to work with Wullie for many many years, no matter what he would always stop to say hello, have the banter and really make me laugh, Ive been lucky to work with him on a few projects and I have great memories to treasure. Its hard to write but I am sure his family know what a true man, legend he is. So sorry for your loss Take care of each other …

Having only been with Briggs for a few years I can’t say that I knew Wullie very well, but I always enjoyed seeing and speaking to him when I saw him — such a nice and friendly guy, and such a huge loss to us all….

It was with great sadness and shock on hearing the news of Wullie. I have known him as a work college and friend for over twenty years.  You always got him the same way with a smile. I’ll miss our football banter and chats and also him helping me with the odd laptop problem.  One Happy Memory of Wullie that still brings a smile to my face was when we got a new system in and Wullie had to set up a peassword for a then service manager.  Wullie being a Big Celtic fan and Him being a big Rangers fan he set up the password as Henrik Larsson. Wullie’s favourite Celtic player.  As a Rangers supporter myself I can still smile thinking about the manager having to type in A Celtic players name everytime he wanted to log onto the system.  Because of course Wullie didn’t tell him how to change it. Not for a while that is.  I can’t believe I won’t see you again.  Wullie RIP …

It was a pleasure and privilege to have known and worked alongside Wullie over the last 10 years and I was deeply saddened and shocked to hear the news of his passing. I was fortunate to have the opportunity of working more closely with Wullie in more recent years on a few projects and he was without question one of the most dedicated and dependable people I have ever encountered. I was lucky enough to spend many an evening meal with Wullie over the years which were always filled with laughter and invariably a detailed discussion on the trials and triumphs of Celtic. I don’t think I ever had a conversation with Wullie where we didn’t have a laugh about something or other and a memory I will keep is the night that we spent in the haunted house for charity, where we laughed so hard our sides were genuinely painful. Deepest condolences to Wullie’s family and friends. He was truly one in a million….

Shocked and saddened to hear about Wullie’s passing, he will be such a loss to friends, family and Team Briggs. A close covid contact prevented me from enjoying a few hours in Wullie’s company coming home to Scotland from Cannock recently, a lost opportunity to catch up on 20 years I much regret. My condolences to all those close to him, a truly great human being….

Wullie you and I had a special friendship you were like the Big Brother I never had always there to listen to my problems and to give those Special Hugs when I was feeling down. You were such a wonderful, loyal and helpful friend and it has been a pleasure being part of your life for the past 33 years, to be part of your Wedding when you married the Beautiful Brenda and sharing in the wonderful times when Kieren and Kerry were born. We all had so many happy times together but I could be here forever rhyming them off but always know that you held a special place in my heart and the hearts of many others, you have left a big empty space in a lot of peoples lives.    Thank you for the laughter and happy times we all had you will never know what your friendship meant to me it was truly priceless.   Farewell my friend until we meet again. x    …

Wullie! What a true friend you were to me.  I always thought one day, I would see you again.  WTF?!  You were one of my favorite people in the whole world and most who know me would recognize that is saying a fuckton!  I always remember you being so kind to me and whenever we traveled together you were one of those who took care of everyone.  We ended up trying to do that together and failing so many times because, well you know.  You were such a light to have around.  Your crazy smile and exuberant personality lit any room, wherever you were, in all situations and no matter what the stress, you just made everything so much lighter.  I will NEVER forget you and I will share unabashedly our crazy experiences with anyone who cares to listen and with people who really don’t give a fuck. I think you will appreciate that.  My life is forever changed because you were in it.  And forever changed because you’re not.  I’ll miss you forever. I seriously was going to post some weird scottish condolence thing, but then realized you would just laugh at me for working so hard.  Dude. …

We spent many a hour in the canteen sorting updates and after the meetings he would always send me a email with just two lines “Appreciate your help as ever” and “Cheers pal” I would laugh to myself and think why are you thanking me we both worked on the project however that’s the type of person Wullie was if he could help he would help and he would always say Cheers pal or Thanks buddy even if he was the one helping.. Thanks for all your help Wullie. “Cheers pal” You will be deeply missed….

A great shock to hear the sad news about Wullie as I was only thinking about him the day before. He was an authentic chap and was stoic and always had a smile no matter what the challenge or circmstance and of course a legendary sense of humour. My regret is I didnt get the chane to spend more time with him as our paths only crossed for brief moments. He will be always fondly remebered. …

I had the pleasure of knowing, and of working with Wullie from up to 20 years ago. Fate meant I hadn’t seen him for a while but I was looking forward to working with him again in the near future. That won’t happen now but my memory of Wullie being a man of decency, good humour and a great work colleague will not be diminished. I hope he rests in peace, and I hope his family find peace in happy memories….

Wullie was an absolute pleasure to work with.  He was always smiling and would do anything to help.  He will missed by many but his spirit will live on.  Thinking of friends and family at this time….

So sorry and sad to hear of the recent passing of a great friend and work colleague Wullie.   I only knew Wullie about 6 years or so, however I became close to him working with him on some Workshop projects we were both involved in. Wullie would always show great enthusiasm and support to me and the workshops during any visits or training we had.   One of my fondest memories of Wullie, I had to attend a meeting he was holding and to my delight when I entered the room he had purchased a great selction of Scotlands finest biscuits, mostly Tunnocks of differing variety this soon became the way he greeted me in Briggs Haydock accopanied with his bag of biscuit goodies which we all recieved with affection. A great man, friend and work colleague who will be sorely missed by everyone including me at the Haydock facility of Briggs Equipment.   One of Briggs Equipment finest!   Heart felt sincere condolencies to his family.   Neil Causer Northern Depot Manager  Briggs Equipment Haydock….

Such a shame for all family and friends that new Wullie, he was a true gent and great guy to be around. Wullie never had a bad word to say to anyone he always greated people with a smile and handshake.  As its been stated before the good ones always seem to go first, Wullie will be a true loss to the Briggs family! RIP Wullie….

I was shocked and saddened to hear of Wullie passing away especially as I had not seen or spoken to him for a while. Wullie, or Betty as I used to call him ( I could call him Betty and Betty he could call me Al ) go back a long way and spent a lot of time together. He always had a smile and time for you even when he was busy helping others. One memory to share was coming back from a meeting in Birmingham with Wullie and another manager John Macafferty. Wullie was driving Johns car and I was sleeping in the back. Just before J38 of the M6 the sound of an RAF jet passing past in the valley below woke me up. Wullie shouts to me ‘ Did you see that Al?’ to which i replied: SEE IT! I THOUGHT WE WERE RACING IT. Wullie liked to drive fast. I will miss the banter that we had and I have lost a great friend and work colleague and he will be sorely missed. I am emotional just writing this. RIP Wullie. I will miss you friend….