Grand Rapids crossing guard brightens commutes with waves, smiles

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Charles Gates does more than help pedestrians cross safely at Eastern Avenue and Logan Street in Grand Rapids. He waves and smiles at every driver passing by, spreading positive energy that runs deep in his family.

“My mom, my dad, brothers and sisters, my grandkids … all of them,” Gates said.

He enjoys the warmth he spreads, even in the cold…

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