Abington Family Thanks National Grid Crew For Making Son Honorary Foreman
ABINGTON (CBS) - An Abington family was touched by a special Christmas surprise this year. Santa didn't deliver it by sleigh; instead, he came by National Grid truck.
Sean O'Brien lives with autism. The 30-year-old loves trucks, sirens, and any kind of flashing lights. To his delight, there was a gas leak right outside their home. Sean was captivated by the responding crews and their equipment.
"Probably about eight guys with trucks. A big backhoe came. It was very busy out there," recalls Sean's dad, Doug O'Brien.
Those workers outside noticed their enthusiastic spectator. Later, there was a knock at the door.
"[He said] 'We all wanted to make Sean an honorary foreman for National Grid,' and he presented me with a hat and all the gear," Doug explained.
The O'Briens learned one of the workers loved and lost a sister-in-law with special needs. Sean touched the man's heart. Now the family wants to say thank you, for that priceless gift of inclusion.
"I was speechless. I didn't know what to say to him. I was shocked. That was awesome of them. For him to come back, and give all these presents? He's a very special guy," Doug said.