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We are proud to announce that NALC Branch 782's own Melissa Kelley will be featured in an article in PEOPLE Magazine honoring Postal Heroes.

The following is taken from USPS News Link:

"PEOPLE MAGAZINE TO HONOR POSTAL HEROES

Oakland, CA, Letter Carriers Gilbert Rangel, left, Alan Girard, Karen Hill, and Tanya Joseph with Baywood Apartments Property Manager Kathy Walsh.

What’s a hero?

That’s someone who commits an act of remarkable bravery. And an upcoming article in the Aug. 14 issue of PEOPLE magazine will recognize several letter carriers who’ve done just that — going out of their way to perform heroic deeds — while delivering on their routes.

The feature article will highlight these postal employees’ actions and also bring these heroes to the attention of the American public.

For example, there’s William Perry Bland of Lebanon, KY, who rescued a pregnant woman and child after their vehicle was involved in an accident (Link, 6/15). And Walter Hayes of St. Louis, MO, who protected and comforted a child hit by a car (Link, 6/16). As well as Melissa Kelley of Bakersfield, CA, who saved a customer from two attacking pit bulls (Link, 7/11/08). And don’t forget Oakland, CA, letter carriers Alan Girard, Rick Quinonez, Gilbert Rangel, Tanya Joseph and Karen Hill, and the crucial role they played in rescuing 100 residents from an apartment fire (Link, 11/27/07).

In a letter to PMG Jack Potter, Baywood Property Manager Kathy Walsh wrote that the Oakland quintet of letter carriers displayed “extraordinary courage.” She added, “It’s not often that you find people of such character and willingness who go above and beyond the call of duty, and for this we are thankful.”

Each day postal employees across the nation touch the lives of millions of people, and sometimes those same employees and their heroic efforts make the difference between loss of life and property."

Congratulations Melissa for being not only an outstanding carrier but a hero as well.

August 16, 2009