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Delivering a fond farewell: Portola Valley residents celebrate 'beloved' UPS driver on his last day

Original post made on Aug 14, 2020

If you've lived in Portola Valley awhile, there's a good chance that you know Lew Hess, a UPS driver who handled the town's route for 35 years. The town celebrated Hess' career with a retirement send-off and proclamation last month.

Read the full story here Web Link posted Friday, August 14, 2020, 10:26 AM

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Posted by JW Smith
a resident of Portola Valley: Central Portola Valley
on Aug 14, 2020 at 2:00 pm

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Great sendoff for a real gem of a person: Mr. Hess. // Thank you Portola Valley residents for a classy move -- and to the Almanac for a heartfelt story.


Posted by Danna Breen
a resident of Portola Valley: other
on Aug 14, 2020 at 4:04 pm

Danna Breen is a registered user.

I imagine others too are experiencing a little PTSD as a UPS truck approaches and you look to see if Lew is in there . It is kind of strange! Already missed but not forgotten.


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