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

I have great childhood memories of Buckwheat. When my brother and I would walk to Germantown Elem for school we would see him everyday and he always gave us a piece of butterscotch candy. He is truly an inspiration. He always has a smile on his face and never gives up trying to make Annapolis a brighter ,cleaner place for us all. I have always said that you aren't a true Annpolitian if you don't know who he is. He deserves recognition in his efforts and everyday battle against pollution and making Annapolis a great place to live or visit.

i hope justice is made because he has been so nice

I support this petition.

What a great idea! This man deserves this. For so many years he has cleaned the streets as he smiles. We should all be as carefree as he has been. My mother worked at the same place with him (Holliday Inn-Annapolis) He worked in the kitchen and she was the hostess. In the winter when it was snowing, she would offer to take him home, but he would not accept. Would not get in a car with anyone. May God continue to bless him.

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I support this petition.

Buckwheat is an Annapolis staple. An ambassador. Always happy and smiling and energetic. A big part of Annapolis hearts for many years. Very deserving!

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 am 41. I remember this guy walking around when i was a kid. Saw him near the library a lot. Used to give him cokes. I love this idea!

Thank You!

I've seen Buckwheat my whole life. Annapolis would not be Annapolis without him. I can't think of a more deserving person!

Mr. Smith is a reminder that you can never under estimate the power of the human spirit.

Ever since i was a little girl i have seen this man walk and clean west st. He is an amazing man.

Love Buckwheat for over 30 years cleaning and smiling for Annapolis for over 20 years

Buckwheat is apart of the community without him there would be no Annapolis.

Buckwheat is the man, every time I have seen him he always has a kind word....and a trash bag!! If anyone comes to naptown they know him very soon after.

This makes me happy that people notice him and truly care. I couldn't see annapolis without him in it. It wouldn't be the same!!

Remember him from went I lived in Annapolis till I was 15. Always a happy friendly person.

I have lived in annapolis my hole life ! And there is one thing I know ! That he is ANNAPOLIS!

Carlesrer is an Annapolis icon. He has been a constant figure in an ever changing scenery.