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Derlin Newey, an 89-year-old pizza delivery boy from Utah (United States), had the surprise of his life Tuesday morning, September 22.

The Valdez family, who are one of his regular customers, gave him a check for $ 12,069 (over 10,000 euros).

This incredible tip corresponds to the amount collected via a pot in which all the fans of the old man participated.

This one is indeed a star on the social network TikTok, indicates

CNN

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On the social network, the channel @ vendingheads created by the Valdez compiles videos of the deliveries of Derlin Newey.

The images highlight the kindness and good humor of this employee of Papa John's, the pizza giant in the United States.

The account is followed by 53,000 people, many of whom wanted to reward the joviality of the delivery man.

89-year old Derlin Newey started delivering pizzas to make ends meet.

He never thought one of his customers would change everything.

Here's our story for @ KSL5TV on the delivery he never saw coming.

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- Alex Cabrero (@KSL_AlexCabrero) September 23, 2020

Forced to work

Many Internet users regretted that the American was still forced to work at his age.

The octogenarian is employed by Papa John's thirty hours a week since social assistance to retirees no longer allows him to make ends meet.

The Valdez family particularly appreciate Derlin Newey and his professionalism and ask to be delivered by the old man to each of his orders.

This time, they reversed the roles and went to their favorite employee to give them a check signed by their "TikTok Family".

"How can I ever thank you?"

», Reacted the person on the verge of tears.

“He needed it.

I'm glad we can help him, commented Carlos Valdez.

It's really important to treat people with the kindness and respect he shows ”.

Derlin Newey was also given a T-shirt with the phrase he says on each delivery: “Hello, are you looking for a pizza?

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