SumedhaPraises Continue
The applauds for Smith’s bravery did not stop here. Glenarden Woods Elementary School named 28th September 2016 as ‘Renita Smith Day’ in honor of the bravery that she showed by going out of the way. Hundreds of students cheered for Smith and gave her countless thank-yous.
Thankful
Each child that Smith had saved in the bus accident gave her a long-stemmed rose. Their parents were nothing less than being grateful for what Smith had done for them and their children. No one could have been a better care-taker for their children other than Smith.
Another Honor
Even a plaque was unveiled in honor of Smith by Dr. Kevin Maxwell, CEO of the school district. He told NBC Washington, “I saw the smoke and the flames, and she showed her unthinking, unflinching courage.”
PG Fire Department
Not just that, Smith was also honored by college park city and also by the PGFD, when Smith did their work even better than they could have done it and took the responsibility on her shoulders in their absence, proving to be the strongest.
Children’s Reaction
When Smith’s children saw the footage of the inferno of which their mother was a part, Smith told Today, “It scared them a little once they saw the pictures but they’ve been awesome – they are always supportive of their mom.”
Nothing Extraordinary
Smith must have been a hero for everyone else, but for her, none of what all she did was extraordinary. “I’m a mom,” she said, “I did what a mom would do.” She never bragged about it and did not feel like a hero at all.