BRMS crossing guard Dave to retire in June

By Liz Tenney Jarvis

Arrival and dismissal times at Emerick Elementary and Blue Ridge Middle School won’t be the same without Crossing Guard Dave. After twelve years with the Loudoun County Sheriff’s office, the legendary crossing guard Dave Becker will retire as of LCPS last day on June 14.  

Former 30-year firefighter/EMT Becker plans to spend time with five grandchildren, including having lunch with them at their school. He will also be traveling with his wife.  

Pedestrians, bus riders and car occupants all have come to love his smiling, waving and heart/tip-of-the hat salute. Emerick Elementary school principal Dawn Haddock once said, “There is no better way to start your day than with a smile and wave from crossing guard Dave.” He will be missed!