Woman killed by Metro bus honored by having street named after her
Thursday morning in Evanston was filled with hugs, handshakes and smiles, as the city of Cincinnati did its part to make sure everyone who drives down Dana Ave. near Realistic Ave. knows the name Beverly Kinney.
"Beverly made a mark in Cincinnati. Retired after 30-plus years teaching gifted children at Princeton Elementary School," said her husband, Ed Cloughessy.
She was a teacher who always challenged students to think outside the box. She was also a champion for the less privileged.
Kinney's son, Jeff Kinney, recalled a simple phrase she shared with every student, including him 바카라 게임 웹사이트 "You can do better."
"Vivek Ramaswamy was also a sixth-grade student of my mother many years after that. She also told him he could do better. He recently commented on a podcast that my mom had changed his life because my mom saw potential in him that he didn't know he had," Jeff Kinney said.
The 87-year-old was also active in her community, with a long history of volunteerism.
Beverly Kinney died last year. She was hit by a Metro bus. The driver failed to yield as Beverly Kinney crossed Duck Creek Road in a crosswalk.
Led by Cincinnati Vice Mayor Jan Michele Kearney, a street sign was unveiled in Beverly Kinney's honor. Realistic Ave. now has a secondary name, Beverly Kinney Way.
Loved ones hope it serves as a reminder to anyone behind the wheel to always observe traffic laws.
"Every time I see this sign, I will be reminded, you can do better," Jeff Kinney said.
It's fitting that the street named after Beverly Kinney is right near the Cincinnati Public Radio building, as she was the longest-serving volunteer at Cincinnati NPR.