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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Dec. 17, 2008

Contact: Bob Boisselle
978-664-7722
Robert.f.boisselle@usps.gov

usps.com/news

Baldwinville letter carrier receives award for heroic action

John B. Robert receiving award

HERO LETTER CARRIER—Baldwinville Postmaster John B. Robert, right,  presented Letter Carrier Robert Goodwin with a letter of appreciation and movie passes for his heroic action in aiding an elderly gentleman who was lying on his side in a wooded area of Norcross Road and unable to get up. The Baldwinville letter carrier summoned emergency personnel to scene to provide aid to the man.

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