A Feel Good Friday surprise for a man who makes 4th of July special for his neighborhood

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We received an email a fewer weeks agone astir a man who makes a memorable 4th of July for his neighborhood. It said:

Robert makes nan 4th of July a magical acquisition for our full neighborhood. Living successful Blue Ridge adjacent Skyline High School, our vicinity has a premier spot successful a ample grassy gully for watching nan Melaleuca fireworks. For nan past 5 years, Robert has taken it upon himself to move this spot into a vicinity festive gathering for everyone.

Starting astatine 7:30 p.m. each 4th of July, he sets up elephantine speakers, curates a family-friendly playlist, and has radios fresh to tune into nan Melaleuca broadcast connected KLCE 97. But that’s conscionable nan beginning. He besides sets up tables and hands retired popcorn, Frosty’s, bottled water, handheld American flags, and red, white, and bluish bead necklaces. As it gets dark, he brings retired finger-lights for each nan kids.

This year, astir 400 group attended his “party.” To prepare, he starts popping popcorn astir 2 p.m., ensuring there’s plentifulness for everyone. He makes 4-5 elephantine bags of popcorn, perfectly buttered and salted, and places them into reddish Solo cups for easy snacking. He’s for illustration nan 4th of July Santa, making judge everyone has a special, memorable night—all for free.

He does this retired of axenic joyousness and a genuine emotion for our community. No 1 asked him to do it, nary 1 donates money — he conscionable loves making nan nighttime typical for everyone.

We decided to astonishment Robert and convey him for what he’s done for his community. Check retired nan video successful nan subordinate above!