Rodney "Lawnmower Man" Smith Is In Danger of Losing Everything And He Needs Our Help

RedState ^ | October 27, 2020 | Kira Davis

[CheshireTheCat]

Rodney Smith, Jr. is a favorite here at Redstate. The Alabama resident truly gives new meaning to “walking the walk” with his Raising Men and Women Lawn Care Service. Smith encourages young people to serve their elderly and disabled neighbors by mowing their lawns for free. He calls it “The 50 Yard Challenge.” Once they’ve completed their goal, he drives to their home and presents them with a t-shirt and lawn mowing supplies to continue with their very own lawn care businesses.

It’s a beautiful representation of the American spirit, and Smith himself is a wonderful representation of great Americans everywhere.

However, as it turns out, Smith is not an American…yet.

I’ve written about Smith several times and I’m a big fan of his mission. I had no idea that all this time he’s been serving his fellow Americans he was actually a Bermudan immigrant simultaneously trying to work within the system to gain official citizenship.

On Tuesday, Smith put out a call for help from his Twitter account. He’s been working diligently to get through the process but the process has not swung in his favor...

[aj2me]

That’s a good man. Had not heard of him before.

[Fightin Whitey]

Smith himself is a wonderful representation of great Americans everywhere.

Except that he's illegal.

[leaning conservative]

Embodies EVERYTHING that is th American dream. Not a leech, an entrepreneur, educated, & gives back to his community. Give this man citizenship. D*MN.

[Deplorable American1776]

Great guy...never heard of him before....

[texas booster]

In this photo taken Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016 in Huntsville, Ala., Rodney Smith Jr., founder of Raising Men Lawn Care Service, looks skyward while talking with homeowner Irene Renee Jolly, 77. Founded last year, Smith's group is providing free lawn care for about 100 yards a month. His goal is to help the elderly, disabled, single mothers and veterans. Young people also participate and learn about the importance of volunteering. (AP Photo/Jay Reeves)

[kiryandil]

You wrote: "Except that he's illegal."

he was actually a Bermudan immigrant simultaneously trying to work within the system to gain official citizenship.

Not exactly a low-profile kind of guy...

[Pete from Shawnee Mission]

Well, he’s got the language requirement down, and he is willing to work!

[DataJunkie]

I’ve read stories about this man, thought he was doing such a great thing. Didn’t realize he was not a citizen. Hmmm, while I’ve not been affected directly, it sounds like he has the true American spirit.