Norfolk, VA, Retail Associate Carolyn Ford is a 34-year postal veteran — and the grandmother of 2-time Olympic gold medalist Gabrielle “Gabby” Douglas.
Douglas currently is on a national tour that includes Virginia, her home state. Douglas visited the Wright Station Post Office and her grandmother to thank employees for their support.
Ford’s coworkers have known Douglas since she was a child, when they encouraged her to pursue her Olympic dreams.
“It made my day to see her,” said Jo Ann Fleming, a distribution clerk.
Richmond District Manager Jacob Cheeks thanked the gymnast for the visit. “We want you to know that you are a part of our postal family,” he said.
Douglas posed for photos and autographed hats, magazines and photos. “I’m so thankful for all the support,” she said. “My dream is to inspire a nation, which definitely includes my postal family.”
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