Thursday marked the last day of Arthur Szola’s dedicated 32-year career as a crossing guard in Kingston, Ont.
For over three decades, Szola has shepherded Kingston kids and parents across three different intersections, something he said he kept doing because he loved it.
“Just the great camaraderie between the parents, neighbours, kids,” said Szola.
He said he took the job because it was something to do and he was limited in what he was able to do and 32 years later, he’s finally hanging up his stop sign.
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As he enjoyed his last day on the job, children and parents stopped by with handmade cards for Szola, and a quick chat to say thanks and goodbye.
Looking back, he said it was fascinating that he was finishing up 32 years later at the very same intersection he started at, on Johnson Street between Mowat and Yonge.
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