Crossing the street to get to school was a little extra special for kids at the East End Community School in Portland on Thursday.It was the second annual Danny Day celebration, honoring long-time popular crossing guard Danny Lowe, who also has autism. Students, parents and staff celebrated with Disney music, bubbles and balloons. On Wednesday, students and families gathered to get ready - writing messages of thanks with chalk on the sidewalk and making cards and signs for Lowe."Paying attention, just doing my job and making sure they are safe," said Lowe when asked what his favorite part of being a crossing guard is.Kids were heard saying "thank you" and "we love you" over and over as they headed to school Thursday morning.Lowe is positioned at the corner of North Street and Walnut Street every school day, just as he has for nearly a decade. He also says he plans to keep doing it for many years to come.Top StoriesPower bills in Maine still likely going up, but not as much as fearedMaine police officer makes a name for herself helping babiesMaine police seek vehicle after serious hit-and-run