David Crowley, Lynn, MA

The scene that greeted Lynn, MA, Letter Carrier David Crowley on a recent morning alarmed him: a car idling in the street, a hypodermic needle discarded nearby, a young man slumped behind the wheel.

Crowley feared the man had overdosed. He located a police officer, who investigated and called in support, leading to the overdose victim being revived on the scene and hospitalized.

“David’s quick thinking, I believe, saved this person’s life,” Customer Services Manager Dan Tobin said.


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