So, ever since I moved to Sydney, there has always been this homeless guy living outside my apartment building. No one ever chased him away. I think it's because he doesn't cause any trouble. In a way, he sort of became part of Pyrmont. Those who stayed over at my place would have seen him as I do point him out. I've asked my cousin once about this homeless guy, and she said he's been there for years. Mind you, I have lived in Sydney for 6 years now. I've asked her why don't he go to the department of housing and get a better place to stay. And she said sometimes these people have some mental issues and they are not aware of what's out there for them. It's quite sad really. But anyway, on this very month, this gentle giant by the name of Andy passed away. What really touched me were the gestures made by the residents of Jackson's Landing, both young and old....
A little bit about the homeless guy... This was when I found out they called him Andy....
This was the spot where you would find him every night... even in the winter....
Little kids did drawings of Andy. It really looked like him and on some days during my morning runs, I'd see him doing exactly what's shown in the drawings - sitting on the bench and just admiring the views.
Residents paid tribute by placing flowers on the bench he normally sits in.
It just touches my heart to know that there's so many kind souls out there, and many of them are just around the corner. And it was also good to know that there's also kids out there who are being nurtured and taught to be kind, to the homeless, unfortunate people out there.
May Andy rest in peace.
