Rona story - a bit sad. Elderly school crossing guard. [View all]

I would see him every morning, reflective vest, sitting in his car and getting out when someone needed crossing during rush hour. March, 2020, schools closed. I would drive by in the mornings and he would still be there sitting in his car, His vest would be on or laying on the dashboard. I wouldn't see him out of the car because there was nobody to help cross.

None of the other school crossing guards that I passed during my morning drive were at their posts.

But it was his post and he was there every morning until June.

Come September, he didn't return. I guess he finally realized there was no reason to.

Two weeks ago, school reopened. He was back at his post. I opened my car window and shouted that it was good to see him back, He responded with a big smile and wave.

The world felt a little bit better.