This is just really sweet.

These neighbors in Chesterfield County, VA pulled together and surprised their UPS driver whose kindness has been a ray of hope in their community.

One neighbor wrote of Anthony Gaskin,

"I wanted to thank him personally for how much he helped me feel welcome when I moved in during a pandemic. It was terribly lonely and he was always the highlight of my day. Mentioning this to a few people and the response I got was all I needed to know I was not alone."

That was Patty Friedman. And last Tuesday she and the neighborhood came together to honor, Gaskin for his kindness to so many of them.

"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. 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."

One note to the driver read,

"Anthony always delivers our packages with a wave and a smile. Sometimes he is the only outside face we see during the day. We appreciate his hard work and dedication during the pandemic, which delivered food, supplies, and even holiday gifts to a high-risk family."

And another said, "My six-year-old daughter hasn't seen either set of grandparents in over a year. This has been very hard on everyone. Many of the packages you deliver are from them. The joy the packages bring makes it worthwhile. Thank you for always delivering them with a kind smile and a friendly wave!"

Gaskin's supervisors even showed up and presented him with a gift.

As you might expect, Gaskin was visibly moved by the outpouring of kindness. It even brought him to tears.

Isn't that sweet? Goes to show how even small gestures, especially in dark days, can go a long way.