Maisha Tate, Ringwood, NJ

Letter Carrier Maisha Tate was recently delivering mail in a Ringwood, NJ, neighborhood when she spotted a customer unconscious on his front lawn.

Tate rushed to the man’s aid, called 911 and alerted a neighbor.

The customer, who had collapsed due to diabetic complications, was hospitalized for several days.

The man later visited the local Post Office to thank Tate for saving his life.


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