When people are dismissive of those who work in the services industry, it puts on display for all to see just what kind of person they be.
Yes...there are two kinds of service workers. Those who just do their job and those that redefine their job. The former makes life for the dismissive person easier. The latter makes you smile. Both are noble...as being in service to another is one of best things one can do.
But my thoughts today run toward the service workers that redefine the genre. Like Brock Calmes, a former hawker at baseball games in the Fox Cities of Wisconsin. I never had the chance to meet or experience Brock...but, for those that did, he was "da man."
To the point that, for many Timber Rattler fans, they would only buy from him. His "call," his personality and his genuineness made him as big a part of the ballpark experience as the players.
It is a skill set not taught...but inherent inside each of us that choose to serve. And, for guys like Brock...it just happened.
Sadly, I'll never get to experience his coolness, as he recently passed...but I love that his voice carries on in this video.
RIP, Brock. You are an example to us all.
Bill -- Thanks for recognizing Brock. He was very special to those of us in the Fox Cities, whether we knew him or just enjoyed buying LICORICE ROPE! from him. He will be missed.
Posted by: PSeidlFoxCities | May 31, 2012 at 08:36
From all of us with the Timber Rattlers, thank you for your kinds words in memory of our Brock. He will live on as a very special part of the experience we provide our fans here at Fox Cities Stadium.
Posted by: Angie Ceranski | May 31, 2012 at 09:51
I applaud Brock's efforts at being unique, memorable and so consistent that people made a point of seeking him out.
Love it! Thanks for sharing the story.
Posted by: MA | June 01, 2012 at 14:17