Beloved Crossing Guard Gets A Heartfelt Surprise From Community

A community in Winston-Salem, NC, rallied around a crossing guard in need.

There are unsung heroes in every city and community, and this one in Winston-Salem, NC wears a neon vest. pic.twitter.com/N25EeC1pOe

— Stitch (@watchstitch) January 31, 2019

Wallace Peoples, known affectionately as “Mr. Peoples,” is a crossing guard at Sherwood Forest Elementary School and has become a community favorite. pic.twitter.com/fKFo5xgYeJ

— Stitch (@watchstitch) January 31, 2019

When Mr. Peoples did not show up to work last month, due to his car breaking down and a hospital visit, parents wanted to do something nice for him. pic.twitter.com/fank3mPjkD

— Stitch (@watchstitch) January 31, 2019

"It's good to know people care about you." pic.twitter.com/0BVUqOM9eW

— Stitch (@watchstitch) January 31, 2019

Let's take notes and stop to do something nice for someone today! ❤️ pic.twitter.com/qfh2rJIgSY

— Stitch (@watchstitch) January 31, 2019