Sweet’s no treat

Rural Carrier Associate Melodie Walters was recently working at her case in a Fort Myers, FL, postal facility when she heard a colleague scream:

“She needs help!”

Walters, a former nurse, saw that another co-worker nearby was choking.

She rushed to the woman’s aid and performed the Heimlich maneuver, dislodging a piece of candy.

The victim recovered from the incident.


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