Jupiter Officer
In Charge Kristopher Novy (left) was pleased to present a letter from
Postmaster General Megan J. Brennan to Tequesta Branch Letter Carrier Shawn
Seay (right). Photo: Jordan Beabout
It’s not every day that an employee receives a letter from
Postmaster General Megan J. Brennan. But that’s just what happened to Tequesta Branch Letter Carrier Shawn Seay.
It was a PMG Hero Award letter praising his “heroic actions
and selfless display of civic duty.”
While delivering his route, Seay became concerned when he
noticed a customer hadn’t collected mail for several days. Seay knocked on the
front door of her house, but there was no answer. He then asked her neighbors
to call for help. Emergency responders arrived, entered the house and found an
ill woman lying in bed. She was taken to a hospital and treated. Later it was
learned that the woman had been alone in her home for four days and had been in
dire need of medical attention.
“I am proud of the sound judgment and compassion showed in
contacting her neighbors,” Brennan wrote. “Your alert probably saved her life.
Thank you for being the eyes and ears of the community.”
In closing,
Brennan wrote “The Postal Service has played an integral role in the daily
lives of American citizens for 240 years. Through the faithful completion of
their daily rounds, and by going the extra mile for customers whenever needed,
letter carriers maintain and strengthen this proud tradition.”
Seay also
received a commendatory letter from Martin County Fire Rescue Chief Joseph
Ferrara.
“Because of
Mr. Seay’s quick thinking, intuitation and compassions, this woman survived
what could have been a life-threatening situation,” said Ferrara. “On behalf of
the Martin County Fire Department, I would like to thank Mr. Seay for his
efforts and gallantry.”
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