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91-year-old crossing guard retires after nearly 3 decades of service

"It isn't a job for me. It's a pleasure to be here all these years," said Ernie O'Dell, or "Mr. Ernie," as he is known to kids.

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Jun 24, 2021, 5:27 PM

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