Deaf Custodian Brought to Tears as Tennessee Students Sign ‘Happy Birthday’ Song

Kindergartners at a Tennessee elementary school learned how to sign “Happy Birthday” to surprise their deaf custodian for his 60th birthday. Mr. James has been part of the staff at Hickerson Elementary School for more than 15 years. Students and teachers brought the unsung hero to tears with their unexpected performance. The custodian’s grin keeps getting wider as he watches the students perform the song for him.