Parents pay tribute to Nick after body found

‘His memory will live on in all the lives he touched’

THE parents of a Helensburgh student who died whilst out with friends on St Patrick’s Day have paid an emotional tribute to their “amazing” son.

Nick Fish, 23, a law student at Glasgow University, was reported missing on Sunday evening.

Nick, who was last seen at around 7pm that night, had been attending an event with friends at the Box Hub in Washington Street, Glasgow.

His body was discovered at around 8pm on Monday.

Mum Gill Fish said the 23-yearold, a former pupil at Lomond School, had almost completed his legal diploma at the University of Glasgow, and was set to travel to the Far East and Australia.

The family have now paid tribute to “their amazing son” and thanked the community for all the kind words and support they’ve received over recent days.

Gill told the Advertiser: “Nick was so incredibly loved by all; young and old, relatives and friends; colleagues and teachers.

“He lit up the lives of everyone he knew and his generosity, love and humour were legendary.

“He loved fashion, food, rugby, music, skiing, travel and spending time with friends and family.

“Having almost completed his legal diploma at Glasgow University. He had made plans to travel to the Far East and Australia and see the world.

“He was a popular and successful rugby player, having captained the Helensburgh and Lomond schools teams to Scottish Plate success while at school, and played for Aberdeen University and more recently Helensburgh seniors.

“He was a universally loved, and incredibly loyal and funny, friend to so many, and his love of his family and friends was second to none.

“He was the most amazing big brother to his two younger sisters, Lois and Kathryn. Their close bond in recent years has grown and grown.

“He loved them and knew he was loved. He loved his mum and dad, and made them proud every day.

“No words can describe how amazing a son, brother and stepbrother, nephew, grandson, stepson, and friend he was; or the scale of the impact he had on so many other’s lives.

“The devastating pain and impact of his death is unfathomable. His memory will live on in all the lives he touched.”

Police Scotland have confirmed that they are treating the death as unexplained, but that they believe there are no suspicious circumstances.

A Glasgow University spokesperson said: “Everyone at the University, and particularly all at the Law School, is deeply shocked and saddened by the news of Nick’s untimely death.

“Our thoughts are with Nick’s family and friends at this most distressing time, as we offer support to staff and students who knew him.”