Memory of tragic Rangers fan to be kept alive with the help of Ibrox legend Kris Boyd

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A mental health event is set to keep the memory of a tragic young Ayr dad alive.Loved ones of James McGarrie hope they can shine the spotlight on suicide amongst men after the dad-of-two took his own life aged just 32 — in September 2019.More than two years on from his death a special night of fundraising at the town’s Pro-Soccer next month will remember him whilst raising vital funds for the Kris Boyd Charity.And Ayrshire football hero Kris Boyd is backing the event in aid of his mental health charity, with the former Rangers, Kilmarnock and Scotland ace set to provide signed memorabilia.

Rangers-daft James, known as Mij, from Dalmilling doted on his two sons, four-year-old Travis and 15-year-old TJ.Big sister Christine McGarrie, 37, and ex-partner and Travis’s mum Suzann McKenzie, 32, both are ready to help others by retelling James’ story.Devastated mum Suzann told Ayrshire Live: “This is about keeping James’s memory alive, nobody will ever forget him.“We hope his story can help save lives and encourage people not to commit to something they can’t come back from.“We raised money for the Kris Boyd Charity for the anniversary of James’s death and we have been supported by them.“I went through a bad place, feeling a lot of guilt after James’ death.“Both Christine and myself went to a mental health coach night arranged by the charity which gave us loads of techniques, it helped me with panic attacks and things like that.”James’s death sent shockwaves through the community with local shops closing on the day of his funeral.Christine told Ayrshire Live: “James was well known in Dalmilling, he greeted the whole community everyday, I’m known as ‘Mij’s big sister’ to most folk.“People messaged me after my brother's death to