Neighborhood Celebrates Adored UPS Driver Who Retires After 42 Years
April 24, 2024
Today’s good news story comes from Sunset Hills, Missouri.
After more than 40 years of dedicated service to the Sunset Hills Community, Ricky Woods, a beloved figure, bid farewell to his role with heartfelt celebrations from his community.
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On his penultimate day before retirement, Woods was greeted with an unexpected surprise as he arrived at his usual spot. The streets were lined with signs bearing warm messages, colorful balloons dotted the landscape, and a celebratory cake awaited him.
Overwhelmed with emotion, Woods expressed, “It was very emotional. I saw one sign and I was just like, ‘What’s going on?’ Then I saw all the other signs and I saw a couple more with my name on it, and my heart is full.”
Woods’ impact on the community was profound. His acts of kindness and willingness to go the extra mile made him an irreplaceable part of Sunset Hills.
One neighbor fondly recalled an instance when Woods came to the rescue in a pinch.
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