‘He was so grateful’

Rural Carrier Laurance Lawrence was recently servicing a neighborhood delivery and collection box unit at an apartment complex in Lewiston, ME, when a customer collapsed nearby.

Lawrence rushed to the man’s side, carried him to his apartment and called 911.

Paramedics soon arrived and took the customer to a hospital.

Local Officer in Charge Don Mendell later visited the man — a retired letter carrier — after he returned home.

“He was so grateful and credited Laurance with saving his life,” Mendell said.


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