‘Walmart Heart’ program celebrates Kingston boy with autism [Video]

ROCKWOOD, Tenn. — A 17-year-old boy became an honorary Rockwood Walmart truck driver Saturday as part of a company program that aims to uplift people with disabilities, veterans and the terminally ill.

Cole Canter has autism and was nominated for the program by his mother Cherise. Cole beamed throughout the morning, excited to meet local police officers, truck drivers and community members who came to support him.

Cole got to ride in a convoy that included Tennessee State Troopers, the Roane County Sheriff’s Office, Walmart truck drivers and more.

As part of the program, he was gifted a shopping spree at Walmart, where he purchased one of his favorite things: a robotic vacuum cleaner. 

When asked if he was excited about the event, Cole responded enthusiastically.

“Heck yeah!”

Cherise said events like these help foster community. 

“It makes him …