Crash course of action

Esther Perez, a letter carrier in Anaheim, CA, was recently delivering mail when an emergency occurred:

She saw a car crash into a tree.

While a bystander called 911, Perez rushed to render aid.

She safely performed CPR on the driver, who had blacked out before the accident and wasn’t breathing, until paramedics arrived and took over.

The victim is recovering.


Employees featured in “Heroes’ Corner” also receive letters of commendation through the Postmaster General Heroes’ Program. The nomination form is available on Blue.