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Somerville Elementary Schoolers Surprise UPS Driver For Birthday
VIDEO: A third grade class at the Kennedy School threw a surprise party for Tyler Kingsbury on his 30th birthday.
SOMERVILLE, MA — A third grade class at John F. Kennedy Elementary School in Somerville surprised a UPS driver for his 30th birthday.
The class threw Tyler Kingsbury a birthday party on Feb. 16, greeting him with gifts, posters and smiles.
Kingsbury struck a special bond with the children, who call to him from their classroom window whenever he arrives in his delivery truck, asking him questions like "what's your favorite color?" or "when is your birthday?"
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In a statement shared by UPS Communications, Kingsbury said he is "beyond thankful" for the students at the Kennedy School.
"I love my job at UPS," Kingsbury said. "I have the opportunity to connect with my community. It's my favorite part of the job."
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See video of the surprise party below, courtesy of Carmen Ballon:
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