CANTON, Ga. — A Cherokee County athlete received a big send-off before he heads overseas to compete.
This afternoon, many of his friends and Channel 2′s Berndt Petersen gathered at a Canton, Ga. Chick-fil-A for a party.
He arrived to a round of applause.
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20-year-old Caleb Guy had been training for this moment for two years.
He was surrounded by the adoring public and signed photos at the Chick-fil-A along Cumming Highway in Canton Tuesday.
Caleb is a kayaker and Special Olympian and a member of Team USA.
He is well-known and is about to celebrate his fourth anniversary working at the restaurant.
“He’s very competitive. He gets that very honestly from his dad and I. He likes to compete in whatever sport he’s doing,” Caleb’s mom, Mollie, told Channel 2 Action News.
Put a paddle in his hands, and he’s unstoppable.
“You’re really good at it?” Petersen asked.
“Yeah,” Caleb exclaimed.
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“We’re cheering you on big time,” a fan told Caleb.
Caleb and his teammates will soon be on their way to Germany for the Special Olympics World Games in Berlin.
“Can you autograph this for me?” another fan asked.
“Oh yeah,” Caleb said.
“Caleb is a light. A ray of sunshine. When he comes in he has a spirit of bringing joy,” Chick-fil-A operator Kevin Williams said. And also bringing home the gold.
“Good luck. I’m sure y’all will win the medal,” Petersen told Caleb.
“Unreal,” Caleb exclaimed.
Caleb and Team USA leave for Germany on Saturday.
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