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	UPS driver&nbsp;Gregory Watkins Sr., who gained renown&nbsp;during COVID, drives his route one last time before&nbsp;heading&nbsp;into retirement.
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Hugs and goodbyes for beloved UPS driver Gregory Watkins Sr.

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