Tucson, AZ, Letter Carrier Sylvia Mireles became concerned when she noticed uncollected mail in a customer’s box. Mireles knew the woman lived alone and used a wheelchair. She called emergency responders, who entered the woman’s house, found her lying on the floor and provided medical assistance. The woman’s daughter later thanked Mireles.
Employees featured in “Heroes’ Corner” also receive letters of commendation through the Postmaster General Heroes’ Program. The nomination form is available on Blue.