Not long ago, Harris learned that Agustin was retiring, and she and other neighbors knew they had to help her celebrate. Leading up to her last day, which was on a Friday, the neighbors collected money for a gift for Agustin. With the money, a few people went to the neighboring town (where Agustin lives) and purchased gift cards to local eateries.
“Another neighbor bought a large card for everyone to sign,” Harris says. “Another neighbor bought balloons and décor, then decorated the mailboxes.”
When Agustin’s final day arrived, Harris and her neighbors all gathered in one of the front yards and waited for her to walk her final route. Harris captured the moment on camera and later posted it to TikTok where it went viral, amassing more than 80,000 views and hundreds of comments.
“As a mail carrier, I’m absolutely bawling. This appreciation will forever be remembered,” one user commented on the post.
“My husband works for USPS and I would sob if this happened to him! So thoughtful,” someone else wrote.