A tribute has appeared in Sizewell to honour the life of a cherished dog-lover, whose loyal labrador Harley still retrieves tennis balls to play with.
Hayley Whiting has set up a tennis ball box in honour of her father Alan Barber, who passed away on Sunday, January 15, aged 80.
The sign reads: "Sadly our beloved dad/husband passed away in January of this year.
"When he was well enough, he would venture out on his mobility scooter with his beloved black labrador Harley walking proudly beside him.
"Most days, Harley would find a tennis ball and bring it home to add to the collection.
"Please feel free to let your dog have one."
Ms Whiting said that the idea sprouted from a day on which she was going through her father's belongings and found Harley's extensive collection.
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"I couldn't just throw them away," she said.
"Dad used to have a boat down at Sizewell and he had a huge connection to the sea through his job.
"I just thought it would be the perfect place to put them near the sea, where lots of people walk their dogs."
Harley the labrador lives with Mr Barber's widow and still relishes the opportunity to play with tennis balls.
Setting up the tennis ball box at Sizewell doesn't mean he's missing out, just that he's sharing the love with his friends.
It has been enjoyed by many dogs and owners alike already, with people taking photos to share the "heartwarming" tribute online.
Some commented that it would help Mr Barber's memory "live on via happy dogs chasing balls," with others who knew him saying he would have loved the wonderful idea.
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