The city approved the statue for Buckwheat. He is finally getting the recognition he earned being the heart of Annapolis.
November 12, 2015
In support of the Recognition of Carlester 'Buckwheat' Smith by the City of Annapolis, MD.
Final supporters
Updates
October 18, 2015
500 signatures for Buckwheat. Annapolis is listening.
Reached 500 supporters
October 16, 2015
Reached 100 supporters
May 6, 2010
139 Comments
Carlester, Buckwheat, truely is an Annapolis Icon. I would love to see a statue of him in Annapolis...while he is still living so he could see how much he is loved and appreciated by everyone
I used to work at Arundel Lodge and all off the members there were very fond of Buckwheat. These were people who hade very tough lives but would always go out of their way to give Buckwheat a hello on their sickest of days.
I have known of this man and watched him in action for almost 40 years. Always been a delight. Always cheerful look like he never had a bad day!!! It will be a total show of appreciation for the things that mattered most!! He touched everybody from all walks of life.
Carlester Smith has been a part of my childhood memories of Annapolis for as long as I can remember. He always has a smile, a wave, and a kind word for each person he meets, without exception. He loves the city of Annapolis as much as the city loves him.
I lived in Annapolis from age 14 to 18. 30+ years later Mr. Smith is still a very fond memory from my youth. When I tell others of the uniqueness of Annapolis, Mr Smith is one of the stories I tell.
What a dear sweet character Lester was. He always brightened my day when I'd see him along West Street. He is truly an Annapolis icon.
Our Boo Radley....what a gem...
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The city approved the statue for Buckwheat. He is finally getting the recognition he earned being the heart of Annapolis.
November 12, 2015
In support of the Recognition of Carlester 'Buckwheat' Smith by the City of Annapolis, MD.
Final supporters
Updates
October 18, 2015
500 signatures for Buckwheat. Annapolis is listening.
Reached 500 supporters
October 16, 2015
Reached 100 supporters
May 6, 2010
139 Comments
He deserves the recognition, he's a staple of Annapolis. I have memories of seeing him as far back as i can remember. It was almost like where's Waldo as a kid looking for him walking down the street. Put a statue of him somewhere as if he were walking with the trashbag in tow.
Carlester, Buckwheat, truely is an Annapolis Icon. I would love to see a statue of him in Annapolis...while he is still living so he could see how much he is loved and appreciated by everyone
I used to work at Arundel Lodge and all off the members there were very fond of Buckwheat. These were people who hade very tough lives but would always go out of their way to give Buckwheat a hello on their sickest of days.
I have known of this man and watched him in action for almost 40 years. Always been a delight. Always cheerful look like he never had a bad day!!! It will be a total show of appreciation for the things that mattered most!! He touched everybody from all walks of life.
Carlester Smith has been a part of my childhood memories of Annapolis for as long as I can remember. He always has a smile, a wave, and a kind word for each person he meets, without exception. He loves the city of Annapolis as much as the city loves him.
I lived in Annapolis from age 14 to 18. 30+ years later Mr. Smith is still a very fond memory from my youth. When I tell others of the uniqueness of Annapolis, Mr Smith is one of the stories I tell.
What a dear sweet character Lester was. He always brightened my day when I'd see him along West Street. He is truly an Annapolis icon.
Our Boo Radley....what a gem...
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He deserves the recognition, he's a staple of Annapolis. I have memories of seeing him as far back as i can remember. It was almost like where's Waldo as a kid looking for him walking down the street. Put a statue of him somewhere as if he were walking with the trashbag in tow.