Brampton crossing guard, 93, a ‘favourite’ in Canada

Gisele Young, 93, has been greeting children for almost 30 years.
Gisele Young, 93, has been greeting children for almost 30 years. (Submitted photo)

She’s in her nineties and shows no sign of slowing down, but her name isn’t Hazel.

Brampton’s Gisele Young was honoured as one of Canada’s Favourite Crossing Guards during a surprise assembly at St. Wilfrid Laurier Public School Wednesday.
Young decided to become a crossing guard after retiring from CIL Plastics 28 years ago, and remains a beloved fixture at St. Wilfrid Laurier.
Going strong at 93, Young has never missed a day of work.
Two more winners will be awarded in their communities; the contest is an initiative of Parachute and FedEx Express Canada.
Winners receive a crystal maple leaf award and $500, and $500 is given to each school.
-Kelly Roche

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