Published 14:28 IST, December 23rd 2020
US residents surprise delivery driver with 'hero's salute' for his work amid COVID-19
Anthony Gaskin, a UPS delivery driver, has been hailed as a “hero” in the Hallsely neighbourhood, US, for working tirelessly to serve society amid pandemic.
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Even though coronavirus pandemic brought world to a standstill, re were, however, some people who me lives a bit easier. One such person, Anthony Gaskin, who is a UPS delivery driver, has been hailed as a “hero” in Hallsely neighbourhood, Virginia, for working tirelessly to serve society and provide essentials at doorsteps. According to WTVR media network, Gaskins has delivered around thousands of parcels amid pandemic and his deliveries have been life-saving to residents of Hallsely residents.
Now, in a bid to show appreciation for Gaskin, residents organised a mass thank you on December 15. As per reports, residents stood in a queue ahe of Gaskin’s arrival and screamed his name. In an email to media outlet, a resident Patty Friedman said that some honked car horns and ors rang bells and held posters with “Thank you” written on m. UPS driver was also presented with. Gift by supervisors for his hard work.
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While taking to Twitter, one US official even shared pictures and called incident “wholesome”. He wrote that Gaskin went “above-and-beyond” this year. Furr, he ded that neighbours gave UPS driver a “hero’s salute”.
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One os resident said that Gaskin always delivers ir packages with a wave and a smile. He ded that driver sometimes was also only face y see outside during day. residents at Hallsely appreciated Gaskin’s relentless work and dedication even amid unprecedented dely pandemic. In pictures, Gaskin, on or hand, could be seen a move by “wholesome” gesture and he even thanked everyone.
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Netizens say ‘country needs more of this’
Meanwhile, several internet users appreciated residents’ gesture. While one user wrote, “That’s awesome. People forget that while y’re being angry about ir packages not arriving, most of se guys/gals working ir tails off,” anor ded, “ gratitude from his neighbours is heartwarming, and this demonstration is pretty cool”. “This country needs more of this. People standing behind one anor no matter political affiliations, race, or gender,” wrote third. “I think a coordinated effort to thank someone for what y do is noteworthy,” said fourth.
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14:30 IST, December 23rd 2020