“I believe that God will always put you where you need to be. He told me that I need to be here. 12 years ago, my father got killed in a crosswalk.. he was just a pedestrian. He got killed in the North East DC – between 6th & Florida Avenue. My dad worked at the market as a Meatman – everyone used to call him Mr. Sam. He had good character, made people smile, was a hard worker, and everybody liked him.
I do this job for [my father]… this is where I need to be – keeping everybody safe. And just knowing that gives me more energy and a brighter smile.
..The students talk to me about what it’s like to be away from home and be independent. They come to the crosswalk , and If they look like they’re having a bad day, I always tell them to smile! A SMILE IS FREE – It costs nothing! And then I tell them that their smile is worth more than money and gold..”
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The next time you see Tracey or other unsung heroes on campus, spark up a conversation and thank them for their service to our GU community! Every Unsung Hero has a story – we just have to take the time to listen and show a level of acknowledgment