{"id":7585,"date":"2024-03-02T01:58:01","date_gmt":"2024-03-02T00:58:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newzdiscover.com\/?p=7585"},"modified":"2024-03-02T01:58:01","modified_gmt":"2024-03-02T00:58:01","slug":"ups-driver-is-brought-to-tears-after-learning-why-cars-were-lined-up-and-down-the-road","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newzdiscover.com\/?p=7585","title":{"rendered":"UPS driver is brought to tears after learning why cars were lined up and down the road"},"content":{"rendered":"

The COVID-19 pandemic affected everyone, in one way or another. And as we hope those tough times are behind us, we can never forget how devastating the past couple of years have been for most of us. Many businesses were forced to shut down, and as a result, many people lost their jobs and even ended on the streets.<\/p>\n

And as we all praised doctors and medical workers for their job well done against the virus, the residents of a Virginia neighborhood remembered to show their gratitude to a person holding another vital profession during the pandemic, the UPS driver who always made sure to deliver their goods on time while they stayed home and kept themselves protected.<\/p>\n

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The USPS, FedEx, and UPS workers helped keep America\u2019s economy alive, although not many spoke about their hard work and sacrifice during the tough times for the humanity.<\/p>\n

Anthony Gaskin, a UPS driver, was on his regular route when he noticed an unusual sight. A number of cars were lined up and down the road. He had no idea what could be going on until he saw two children holding posters with the message, \u201cHallsley loves you, Anthony.\u201d The rest of the people waved and cheered and that\u2019s when Anthony learned that they had done all this just for him.<\/p>\n

These people felt that Anthony deserved to be recognized for everything he had done for them during the pandemic.<\/p>\n

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\u201cEven though his truck does not have sirens and his uniform does not offer added fire protection, Anthony Gaskins is considered a hero in the Hallsley neighborhood,\u201d Patty Friedman later wrote in an email to WTVR. \u201cThrough COVID, Anthony has continued working, delivering packages at our doors, record numbers of them, over 180 times to date.<\/p>\n

\u201cI wanted to thank him personally for how much he helped me feel welcome when I moved in during a pandemic,\u201d she added. \u201cIt was terribly lonely, and he was always the highlight of my day.\u201d<\/p>\n

Needles to say, Anthony was brought down to tears and was glad for the gratitude he was offered.<\/p>\n

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\u201cArriving on bikes, on foot, and in more than 75 cars, hundreds of Hallsley residents lined the road and waited for Anthony to turn the corner,\u201d Patty told WTVR. \u201cA humble man, he needed to be coaxed, but eventually, slowly drove his truck down the road while children and adults held up signs, screamed his name, honked their horns, and rang bells. Gaskins\u2019 supervisors even showed up to present him with a gift.\u201d<\/p>\n

We believe that this has been a well-deserved gesture for everything Anthony and his colleagues are doing for their communities.<\/p>\n

For more go to the video below:<\/p>\n