"People would pat or stroke him as they were on their way to school or work or to catch a train. Everyone knew Barney. He was legendary."
"It is clear from the reaction to Barney's death there is genuine enthusiasm from local residents to create a memorial for him."
"When Barney died, around 150 messages of condolence were posted on the 'Love Your Doorstep' local Facebook page. They included comments such as: 'We always loved saying hello to Barney' and 'My grandchildren loved walking along the New River to see him.'"
"We knew Barney was popular, but we didn't realise just how well known he really was!"
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