Clinton, IA, Letter Carrier Charlene Munck was delivering mail when she noticed a child standing barefoot near a house. The girl said the house was on fire and she was home alone. Munck called 911. Emergency responders arrived and extinguished a blaze in the kitchen. Police took the child into custody until her parents could be located.
Employees featured in “Heroes’ Corner” also receive letters of commendation through the Postmaster General Heroes’ Program. The nomination form is available on Blue.