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28 • May 1-14, 2020 Features b Moment from page 25 b “I looked at that and I’m like, ‘36 minutes?’ It felt like we’d been there for two hours at least,” Tracy said. “We just went into this weird standstill and 36 minutes changed our lives, changed that man’s life; we saved not just him, but we saved his whole family.” The Zimmermans later found that the police report said the man had fallen asleep at the wheel after working a late third shift. He was headed to see his daughter for her birthday. “So, we saved not just him, we saved his entire family that day because it really could have changed the course of their family,” Tracy added. “That was just an amazing moment in time.” Shortly thereafter, the Truckload Carriers Association heard of the couple’s heroic deed and recognized them as Highway Angels, which is not something the couple expected. They wore the designation as a badge of honor and proudly displayed the sticker on their truck. The Highway Angel program, now in its 23rd year, recognizes professional truck b Mission from page 26 b [Facebook groups],” she said. “I had no idea how much it meant to everyone.” The next day, Williams was back at Buzz’s with another load of treats to distribute. She said several drivers offered donations to help with baking supplies, and that she plans to continue her mission of providing small treats for drivers. Although flour is hard to find on grocerystore shelves right now, Williams said, “God has been providing me with flour. My brother in Michigan ordered 100 pounds (of flour) to help out. God is so good. I used the donations I got from truckers to purchase bags and other items for baking the goods.” Realizing that germs are a concern, especially at this time, Williams said she practices drivers who have selflessly helped others while on the job. From each year’s Angels, one is selected as Highway Angel of the Year, also known as EpicAngels, by TCA and its partner EpicVue. For 2019, 38 Angels were recognized, and Ed and Tracey Zimmerman were selected as the Highway Angels of the Year. They were presented with the award at TCA’s annual convention in Kissemee, Florida, earlier this year. “Thank you both for your selfless act of courage on that May morning,” said EpicVue CEO Lance Platt after presenting the Zimmermans with a crystal award. Before heading to Florida, the couple heard the news from Hirschbach’s marketing director during a company bowling trip. The couple was “floored,” and Tracy said Ed was speechless, adding that this is something that doesn’t happen often. As amazing as the award was to the Zimmermans, they two are quick to say that they simply did what they felt was the right thing to do in that moment. “We stopped to help a human who needed help,” Ed said. “That’s all we did, and that’s why we did it.” safe-food-handling techniques when preparing baked goods in her kitchen, securing her hair and wearing gloves. “I’m just a trucker’s wife trying to show appreciation for what (these drivers) are doing,” she said, adding that her husband, Michael Williams, has been driving for Creel Trucking in Excelsior Springs, Missouri, for 12 years. To find out when Williams will be distributing treats at Buzz’s BBQ, watch the Trucker Feed Facebook group for her posts. Williams has this message for the nation’s truckers: “They are appreciated. I wish I could reach out to them all. My little home-baked goods can’t do a lot, but if it helps someone in any way then it’s where God wants me to be. I can’t wait to meet more of them and hear their stories. Stay safe, and God bless.” 8 Ed added that he hopes that this award and sharing their story with others will help the image of truck drivers across the nation. “All everybody ever hears are the bad things that happens out here,” Ed shared. “We really want to push the good stories because, in your darkest hour out here on the road, if, heaven forbid, something happens, a truck driver is going to be the first person on the scene. They’re going to be the first ones there to help you out.” The remainder of that May day turned out to be just like any other day for the Zimmermans as they carried on delivering their load to Hodgkins, Illinois. Tracy noted, though, that everything could have been different that day if the couple had made one extra stop beforehand, delaying their schedule. “You know, God puts you where he needs you most, and that day he needed us right there at that moment,” Tracy said. “I really believe that.” 8 The Trucker Crossword Solution 1 F 2 S T A T E S 3 R 4 M M 5 T E 6 A B S 7 B R E A K E R P 8 F S L A 9 T H A N K S E I I L S 10 F L 11 L L S L 12 P O S I T I V E E A N V T 13 F G E 14 P B U S 15 H I 16 N 17 R E F R I 18 G E R A T I O N L O D L R O U O 19 T U G S O O 20 C A S K E T U C 21 B K T 22 E G E L O L H R U 23 W I N R O S S 24 D R I V E W Y Z E D S THETRUCKER.COM Courtesy: Truckload Carriers Association Ed and Tracy Zimmerman were named Highway Angels of the Year at the Truckload Carrier Association’s annual convention. The Trucker Crossword Puzzle Answer Key Kevin Kocmich 2019 Owner Operator of the Year Contest winner COME JOIN THE DIAMOND TEAM! 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