87-year-old crossing guard goes into retirement after 55 years of service – gets a heartfelt surprise
By RonnySteel
The act of retiring from a profession one has dedicated decades to can evoke a range of emotions for anyone. However, in the case of this crossing guard, her departure took a heartwarming turn as the students she diligently served expressed their heartfelt appreciation, revealing just how deeply she had touched their lives.
Continue reading to uncover the touching narrative of this remarkable farewell that is bound to stir the emotions within you.
Sandra Bellew has been a crossing guard for 55 years. Now the 87-year-old is hanging up her crossing guard vest and going to be focusing on other things in her life.
She has served the Missouri’s Independence School District for over five decades. Her last day at the job was on May 26 and to commemorate her last day of service a group of students who she was serving turned up with homemade signs, flowers and lots of hugs. She clearly had made a bg impact on the childrens’ lives because they wanted to bid her a proper farewell. Their handmade signs and flowers were such a sweet sight!
“It was a happy feeling and they all had such smiles on their faces,” Bellew told the media. “[The students] kept telling me how much they’re going to miss me. And of course, I had several crying and it was just really healing in a way, knowing that they did care and they will miss me.”
Bellew became a crossing guard in September 1968 and since then she has helped students, their children and in a few cases even their grandchildren as the crossing guard!
As for what she will miss most about her job, Bellew said it is the experience of constantly being able to meet new people. She said she will miss “seeing the kids and getting hugs from them.”
“It’s not big money but it was fun doing it so I enjoyed it,” Bellew, a mom of seven herself said.
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Even as she retires, she has no plans of slowing down. She plans on joining a few activities to keep herself busy. She said, “I’m planning on just going swimming and doing water aerobics and exercise and try to keep myself strong and keep my legs strong so I can stay going.”
The role of crossing guards is pivotal in ensuring the safety of our precious children on their way to school. And when a dedicated individual has faithfully served in this position for over five decades, their absence is bound to be deeply felt.
Wishing you a joyful retirement, Sandra! Be sure to share this heartwarming tale with your loved ones and friends to bring smiles to their faces.
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