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Collected Item: “New York Town Honors Their UPS Driver”

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New York Town Honors Their UPS Driver

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News story

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During the corona time, workers such as this UPS driver kept on delivering despite any personal danger to him from a high chance of of exposure. These workers, along with custodians, grocery store workers, and of course health care professionals, were rightly hailed as heroes.
This is a touching tribute and acknowledgement of the town's UPS driver.

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UPS, driver, tribute, thankyou, small town, rural voices, children, families, tearjerker, applause, New York

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https://www.facebook.com/peoplemag/videos/300852664654163/

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People magazine

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2020-06-18
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