Thanks for the donuts

Dear Editor,

Before social media, the best way to for organizations to promote local events was through posters hung in the windows of businesses.  Fred Williams volunteered to deliver these posters on his daily round about town. 

One day, Freddie and I were visiting, and he said, “Thanks for the donuts.”  I was left wondering what he meant.

A few days later, it dawned on me.  Years ago, I asked Freddy to deliver some posters for Soroptimist.  I was so grateful, I bought Freddie a gift certificate to the donut shop so he could get a donut with his coffee each day.

My memory is not as good as Freddie’s was.  He was truly thankful for the opportunity to serve.  I will miss Fred and want people to remember how much his simple and seemingly small gestures impacted our community in such a huge, positive way.

Sincerely,

Stacy Crimmins