Community loses a passionate ally

THIS week the district said farewell to one of its most colourful characters, Lindsay King.
If we were all like Lindsay, what a great world this would be.
The mayor does not often send out a press release when someone dies, but for Lindsay he did.
Emails popped up on my screen to let me know that Lindsay King had died.
That’s very nice, but the point coming home to me was the variety of interests represented in the wording of the emails.
That says a lot for this man who was passionate about his community, particularly tourism.
Casey mayor Colin Butler extended the council’s condolences to Lindsay’s family and said he would be remembered for his outstanding contributions.
These included his involvement with the Cranbourne Shire Historical Society, Australia Day Celebrations in Cranbourne, tourism and his work with many community groups.
“He was a natural performer and proud to serve as the town crier at many events.
“He volunteered at a number of mayoral charity benefits and, together with his late wife, Jean, entertained families and students at schools and community performances,” said Cr Butler.
This was a man who worked for his community for no real benefit except the satisfaction of making it better for other people at a time in his life when he could have sat back and enjoyed what there was.
Like many of us, computers came late in life, and as a communicator he certainly made good use of his.
He was a sure thing if I needed a little ‘offthetrack’ information and was particularly keen about the history of the Cranbourne meteor shower.
If it was about tourism, I had to be sure there was a little time to spare if I rang with a question.
He was also dedicated to history and much that he did, with others, will add to the recorded treasures that we have from the past.
I remember once putting down the phone and thinking, he’s a nice guy to have about the place.
It’s not always like that.
He worked across the board for many organisations and has left fond memories with many people.