Being a postal worker can be a stressful job, as it requires having a very hectic schedule. That’s why it came as a surprise when a postal worker was recently spotted taking time out of his busy day to do something that is incredibly powerful.

Robert Franklin was finishing up a busy day working as a postal carrier in Rochester, New York when he saw a customer raising the American flag in his front yard. Robert happens to be a veteran of the United States Army, so when he saw what the man was doing, he leapt out of his truck to help him.

The man politely declined his offer to help, so Robert stopped in his yard and watched him raise the flag.

Robert stood at attention next to his postal truck and saluted until the flag was raised. A neighbor named Michael Lempert immediately snapped a photo of what the veteran was doing and shared it on social media.

“It wasn’t until I was at my driveway that I realized the USPS driver was not in the truck, but rather standing at attention next to it, saluting the flag my neighbor was raising,” Michael said. “I stopped right there and grabbed my camera off the seat next to me, took off my hat, and captured the moment. I then waited until the flag was fully raised before I walked over to introduce myself, asked him for his permission to share this moment, and thanked him for his service. But again, many thanks to retired U.S. Army sergeant Robert Franklin, who is still serving his country, rain sleet or snow. He is the manifestation of true patriotism, and I am proud to have met him.”

The photo has quickly gone viral, but Robert has brushed off any praise he has received.

“I hope it encourages other postal employees to participate and share flag etiquette,” he said. “It’s a way to show as an arm of the federal government, we are the stewards of these customs and courtesies.”

God bless this veteran for taking the time to give our flag the respect that it deserves!