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2-year-old has sweet goodbye party for his best friend the garbage man
Deacon had to say goodbye to his best buddy O'Dee since his family was moving to a new home. It turned into a heartwarming scene his mom will never forget.
Patricia Lynn
01.24.22

Kids look up to all kinds of adults when theyโ€™re small, whether it be their parents, teachers, police officers, or superheroes on TV. But one two-year-old has a very special role model โ€“ itโ€™s his familyโ€™s garbage collector.

Deacon Ross is an adorable toddler from East Dallas, Texas. His best friend is Oโ€™Dee, a garbage man who comes by their house every Friday.

The two have become such good pals, and the little boy loves seeing him. However, the video shows their farewell as the Ross family moves to a bigger house.

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We all know that children are friendly, kind, and selfless. They see good in everybody. We bring you a story of a hard-working man who hardly holds back his tears upon seeing how much he means to a kid he befriended. Itโ€™s a beyond beautiful friendship we would all love to have.

Deaconโ€™s face lights up as soon as he sees Oโ€™Deeโ€™s truck.

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According to the little boyโ€™s mom, Deacon canโ€™t hide his excitement when the Friday comes. No, itโ€™s not because the weekend is around the corner. Itโ€™s because the garbage truck is around the corner, making its way to the Rossโ€™ street. Local garbage man Oโ€™Dee always stops by Deaconโ€™s house. They fist bump and have a little chat.

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Oโ€™Dee is Deaconโ€™s first friend, and thatโ€™s why heโ€™s so close to him.

The sanitation worker has undoubtedly made a great impression on the kiddo because Deacon patiently waits for him every Friday. However, the video features a little party, the one to say goodbye.

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Life was changing for Deaconโ€™s family.

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Because Deacon is about to become a big brother, the family bought a bigger home, and they have to move away. The little gentleman already has an older sibling, and the third baby led them to a house outside Oโ€™Deeโ€™s garbage route.

As always, Deacon greets Oโ€™Dee and jumps into his arms. Please, take a look at the adorable moment when the toddler sees Oโ€™Dee. The way he happily waves his tiny arms in the air is precious.

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Summer told WFAA:

โ€œI donโ€™t think he really understands that this could be the last time that he sees Oโ€™Dee.โ€

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Well, he probably doesnโ€™t. We surely hope that Deacon and Oโ€™Dee will meet again in the future. Such friendship shouldnโ€™t come to an end.

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Oladele Olurunrinu will miss Deacon, too.

Oโ€™Deeโ€™s name is Oladele, and he said that he wasnโ€™t aware of how much the boy enjoyed his company. He simply loved chatting with Deacon, but the boyโ€™s affection grew enormously. โ€œIโ€™m going to miss him,โ€ said Oโ€™Dee.

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Deaconโ€™s mom prepared a basket full of goodies and gifts. He handed it to his friend, and they said goodbye to each other.

The toddlerโ€™s parents are even considering naming their new bundle of joy Oโ€™Dee.

โ€œHeโ€™s already picked out a name,โ€ said Deaconโ€™s mom, referring to her sonโ€™s constant mentioning of the name Oโ€™Dee. Summer and her husband were thinking of naming their newborn Oโ€™Dee, in honor of Deaconโ€™s first friend.

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You can tell that Deacon is growing up in a caring family, full of love for everyone. We are proud of Summer for cherishing her sonโ€™s first friendship. The familyโ€™s kind gesture deeply moved Oโ€™Dee.

Watch the video below to see Deacon bid farewell to his best buddy the garbage man. Itโ€™s so sweet!

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