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Beloved 'Dancing Security Guard' Honored With Surprise Caravan In Philadelphia's Cobbs Creek Neighborhood

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A beloved security guard got a big surprise Friday. Tammy Miller is known as the "dancing security guard" at Davita Dialysis in Cobbs Creek.

Since so many health care workers are being recognized, a patient said Miller shouldn't be forgotten. They secretly organized a caravan of cars decorated with balloons and signs.

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Then, they told Miller to come to the parking lot.

"It was to celebrate health care workers and I was like, 'OK, let's go for it,'" Miller said. "But it's about me? I can't believe it. I am totally at a loss of words. Thank you so much!"

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Several elected leaders recognized her with citations. A DJ brought music and chef Ken brought lunch.

Miller says she dances to lift the spirits of patients who might be having a rough day.

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