Ghost shoes (traffic fatality memorial)

Okay kiddo, so have you ever seen shoes tied together and hanging from a telephone wire or a tree? Those shoes are called ghost shoes. People tie them up there to remember someone who has died in a car accident or some other kind of accident on the road.

You know how we wear shoes to protect our little feet while walking or running? When someone dies, their family and friends may want to honor them and remind others to be careful on the roads. So, they tie ghost shoes to remind people to drive safely and watch out for others who are walking or biking. It's kind of like a reminder to always be safe while traveling.

It can be sad to see ghost shoes, but they can also remind us how precious life is and encourage us to be more careful when navigating the roads. Ghost shoes can also be a way for people to grieve and remember their loved ones who were lost. Overall, ghost shoes are a reminder that we should always be careful and look out for each other on the roads.