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.

But amidst all the chaos, there were unsung heroes, like Anthony Gaskins, a UPS driver who went above and beyond to keep America’s economy alive. He delivered packages tirelessly, record numbers of them, over 180 times to date, to the Hallsley neighborhood.

These people felt that Anthony deserved to be recognized for everything he had done for them during the pandemic. So, they decided to surprise him in a big way. They organized a celebration that he would never forget.

“Arriving 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,” Patty Friedman shared in an email to WTVR. “A 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’ supervisors even showed up to present him with a gift.”

When Anthony saw the immense show of gratitude from the community he had served, he was overwhelmed with emotions. Tears streamed down his face as he realized the impact he had made on their lives.

The video captures this powerful moment of appreciation and shows the genuine happiness that filled Anthony’s heart. Watch it below.