Image: Reg Butler wrapped up 13 years as School Crossing Supervisor last Tuesday. Photo credit: Sam Gillespie
“Happy retirement, buddy,” a postman yelled as he scooted past Reg Butler on his last day as School Crossing Supervisor at Fitzgerald State School.
The postman was one of many wishing Reg well on his last day, such is the impact the man has left on the school and wider community.
Reg started at the school in August 2007 after a long career in the tyre repair game, previously managing Goodyear Autocare.
“I just saw it in the paper,” he said.
“I’d been retired for 10 years.”
Reg turns 90 in May and decided it was time to hang up the high-vis vest, but said he’ll miss seeing the smiling faces of schoolchildren as he helps them cross the road safely.
“I’ve seen them grow from preppies into high school,” he said.
“The staff at the school have been very great and just the kids and their parents, all very polite.”
“It’s been very enjoyable, and the people and the kids have been so nice, very respectful.
“I’ve made some great friends.”
Reg has also been involved in the Surf Life Saving Club since 1950 and looks forward to spending more time volunteering in the future.
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