ROBBIE Morrow had the ability to brighten anyone’s day.
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His colleagues at Dowell Windows described him as “a kindred soul” who always made time to ask those around him how they were.
Tragically, his life was cut short in November when he was killed in a car accident in Geelong.
But his memory lives on at his former workplace.
Shortly before his death, Mr Morrow planted sunflower seeds at the front of Dowell Windows. Icy pole sticks in the dirt warned colleagues not to remove the sprouts.
In the months since Mr Morrow’s death, his grieving colleagues have ensured the sunflowers are regularly watered.
Today, three beautiful sunflowers stand about waist high.
Ms Lawson said the sunflowers would be presented to Mr Morrow’s parents Lois and Herb, who planned to give away seeds to friends and family.
Dowell Windows manager Andrea Lawson said Mr Morrow was missed by all.
“He was such a genuine guy with a beautiful soul,” Ms Lawson said.
“Robbie gave all of us something very precious and priceless – he gave us all his undivided attention and his time,” Ms Lawson said.
“Every Friday afternoon he would make his way through Dowell to ask us all what we were up to on the weekend.”
Ms Lawson said Mr Morrow was a hard worker and very intelligent.
Ollie Tuggey, another colleague at Dowell Windows, said Mr Morrow’s love for music was unparalleled.
He said the sound of The Ramones and Cosmic Psychos was regularly blaring in the factory.
“His kindness was extraordinary,” Mr Tuggey said.
“He was always offering to help anyone.”
He said he had a way of cheering people up.
“A packet of lollies or his favourite toffee cups were brought out and shared amongst everyone,” Mr Tuggey said.
“He was wanting us all to smile and be happy.”
Mr Morrow’s family has also created stubbie holders in his honour.
They can be purchased for $15 at Dowell Windows and $10 will be donated to the Royal Children’s hospital.
