And speaking of... I was driving to pick up a dog for our hiking today and I had to stop a few times for school bus traffic, children crossing roads and parents lined up to drop their children at school.
My mind wandered to appreciation for the crossing guards and how little they are paid and acknowledged for their jobs in all types of weather, no matter what. They keep so many people safe and they have to stand in terribly cold weather here in NH to do their job. And, yesterday was a horrifying, brutal day. I struggled against the wind and cold to exercise the dogs. Frostbite threatened my hands and face. I thought of them and their diligence and commitment. I wondered how they had survived those hours in the frigid wind, sub zero temperatures. How many layers of clothes did they wear? How did they protect their exposed skin?
Maybe they should get "hardship or combat" pay for the worst weather. I know other professionals bundle up to deal with harsh conditions. But they are paid so much more than the crossing guards. It is a shame.
Kudos to all crossing guards. You are under appreciated. We need a day during the year to honor your service. Enough "boss" days and "teacher" days and whatever else days. Occasions are invented to fill the calendar. You all deserve a day too.
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