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In support of the Recognition of Carlester 'Buckwheat' Smith by the City of Annapolis, MD.

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Christine Pennini
7 years ago

Carlester has brought many a smile to my face over the years. Simple but great!

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Irene Coomes
7 years ago

Great legend of Annapolis!!

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Kimberly Adams
7 years ago

This is the greatest man walking in Annapolis.

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Dolores M Flores
7 years ago

Because we love him

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Frank
7 years ago

Heroes come and go but legends never die and this man is a legend ..

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Natalie Triggs
7 years ago

This is such a great idea! I have so many wonderful memories of him in ANNAPOLIS!

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Dave Mewshaw
7 years ago

A true Annapolis icon

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Melinda Williamson
7 years ago

Carlester deserves so much recognition!

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Carolyn long
7 years ago

When I was little girl we would stop and talk with mr charlester he always was nice we drive by honk and wave at him he deserves to have a statue put up in Annapolis in his honor

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Monika Takala
8 years ago

Buckwheat is to Annapolis as much as the boats! What a GREAT tribute this would be!

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LouAnn Vandiver
9 years ago

When we were young and our mom had to go to Annapolis we were always so excited to see Buckwheat doing what he loved to do. When I got older and started working in Annapolis there was Buckwheat still cleaning up the trash smiling and greeting people. Sometimes I would see him where I parked my car and he would walk with me to my office. We talked about anything and everything. He really is a pleasant upbeat helpful kind soul.

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Jeanne james
9 years ago

Please do this for him!! I grew up in Annapolis and he's a special man always happy and cheerful!!

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Krystal lamb
9 years ago

We ❤️ Buckwheat!!!

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Renee Meade
9 years ago

He is an icon!

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SANDRA SULLIVAN
9 years ago

Buckwheat made me happy as a child when seeing his huge smile waving at all passerbys driving through Annapolis every time my daddy would take me on daily outings across Annapolis and onto West Street as he was picking up trash to keep the city clean. Knowing that Buckwheat was doing good for the community even though he didn't have to! It made him happy to service the City and bring joy to peoples faces when seeing him. To have a statue of Mr. Smith in the city of Annapolis Maryland would honor and be justified for all the humble years throughout his long life that he gave Annapolis free at will!

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Cindy Parks
9 years ago

What a wonderful idea !!! He definitely deserves it !

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Cathy Gillespie
9 years ago

I would love to see a statue of him in recognition of his love of Annapolis

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Donna Lee
9 years ago Featured

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

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vicki may
9 years ago

Yes!

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Thirise Brown
9 years ago

Buckwheat was one of my neighborhood favorites. He would walk up and down West Street picking up trash every day with one of the biggest smiles I've ever seen. He deserves recognition for being an outstanding Annapolis. MD native.