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Hayley Whiting has actually established a tennis ball box in honour of her dad Alan Barber, who died on Sunday, January 15, aged 80.

East Anglian Daily Times: The tennis ball box appeared at Sizewell earlier this month. Credit: Shelley Nott.

The tennis ball box appeared at Sizewell previously this month. Credit: Shelley Nott. (Image: Shelley Nott)

The indication checks out: “Sadly our precious dad/husband died in January of this year.

“When he was all right, he would venture out on his movement scooter with his precious black labrador Harley walking happily next to him.

“Most days, Harley would discover a tennis ball and bring it home to contribute to the collection.

“Please do not hesitate to let your dog have one.”

East Anglian Daily Times: Alan Barber passed away in January, aged 80.Alan Barber died in January, aged 80. (Image: Hayley Whiting)

Ms Whiting said that the concept grew from a day on which she was going through her dad’s possessions and discovered Harley’s substantial collection.

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“I could not simply toss them away,” she said.

“Dad utilized to have a boat down at Sizewell and he had a big connection to the sea through his job.

“I simply believed it would be the best location to put them near the sea, where great deals of individuals stroll their dogs.”

East Anglian Daily Times: Harley the Labrador amassed quite the collection of tennis balls.Harley the Labrador generated rather the collection of tennis balls. (Image: Hayley Whiting)

Harley the labrador lives with Mr Barber’s widow and still enjoys the chance to have fun with tennis balls.

Setting up the tennis ball box at Sizewell does not suggest he’s losing out, simply that he’s sharing the love with his good friends.

It has actually been delighted in by lots of dogs and owners alike already, with individuals taking images to share the “heartfelt” homage online.

Some commented that it would help Mr Barber’s memory “reside on by means of happy dogs chasing after balls,” with others who understood him stating he would have liked the fantastic concept.

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