When he was younger, Floyd Martin got out of high school, applied for work, like you do, all over town. Including the United States Post Office. They finally called back, but he'd already been hired and was working at a bank. And that's where the story starts.

Jennifer Bret, Senior reporter and digital coach at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, followed Floyd Martin on his mail route, let's follow along, too. But trust me, you'll need something for the tears.

A few of my favorites...click any of them for a link to the whole thread.

JBRETT 01
JBRETT 01

 

Prepare for baby feet!

JBRETT 02
JBRETT 02

He's a cat lover...which means cat lovers love him.

JBRETT 03
JBRETT 03

 

((sigh)) A good man. 

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JBRETT 04

But that's not the end of the story. The people on his route put on a block party in his honor!

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JBRETT 05

I'm not crying, YOU'RE crying.

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