'I Got My Babies Off That Bus': Hero School Bus Driver Speaks After Fire

[ehrnst]

It's hard to imagine a more troubling scene: a yellow school bus engulfed in flames. That's what residents of 51st Street in College Park, Maryland, saw Monday afternoon.

But all 20 students of Glenarden Woods Elementary School in Prince George's County made it off the bus safely thanks to the driver. Reneita Smith jumped into action when she saw flames. "I opened my door, took off my seat belt, and I got my babies off that bus," she said.

Smith, the bus driver, made sure every child was accounted for. "I ran back onto the bus to make sure that every seat was clear," she said.

http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/20-Children-Safely-Evacuated-From-Burning-School-Bus-393261911.html

[msanthrope]

1. A heroine. nt

[yellerpup]

2. Ever so grateful for this mom.

True heroism. Pure humility.

[ProfessorGAC]

3. Outstanding Ms. Smith!!!

[forgotmylogin]

4. They should rename the street!

After this brave lady.

[Pacifist Patriot]

5. That would be a very nice gesture indeed.

[rurallib]

7. that would be a great gesture

edit to add - what presence of mind not to panic.

[dembotoz]

8. bus drivers are not paid well ---a nice fat check might be more appreciated

[Tanuki]

11. That is a splendid idea!

I looked up the school address, in case anyone wants to send this brave and dedicated lady a check or even just a card of appreciation:
http://www1.pgcps.org/schools/details.aspx?id=159731

Glenarden Woods Elementary School
9850 Good Luck Road
Seabrook, MD 20706




May good karma come her way!

[mountain grammy]

6. I'm just a mom..

indeed!

[lunatica]

9. Heroes do what they have to do and later, if ever, panic

I'm so very glad she saved all the babies!

[Stuart G]

10. k and r..