Postal Family Reunion at Palmetto Lakes Branch

(L to R) NALC Assistant Secretary Treasurer Billie Nutter, Sales & Service Associate Raymond Stafford, Manager/Customer Service Andre Robinson, Sales & Service Associate Jorge Estarellas, Letter Carrier Osvaldo Perez, Letter Carrier Phillip Stone, and Hialeah Officer-In-Charge Ernesto Cintado.

Story & Photo: Rose M. Castro

Recently, a recognition celebration turned into a homecoming for all involved when Palmetto Lakes Branch employees were presented awards for their valued years of service.

“Over one hundred and seventy five years of service and experience is standing here,” announced Hialeah Officer-In-Charge Ernesto Cintado. “All of us began our careers right here in Hialeah. I was trained by Mr. Stone and now I’m back to recognize him.”

Cintado fondly remembers riding in a jump seat while being trained as a letter carrier by Phillip Stone years ago. Billie Nutter, who attended the ceremony, is now the NALC Assistant Secretary Treasurer and Cintado is back on a higher level assignment as Officer In Charge Hialeah.

Palmetto Lakes Branch employees Phillip Stone was recognized for over 40 years of service, Raymond Stafford for 30 years and both Jorge Estarellas and Osvaldo Perez for 25 years of service.

“We have a postal family that we’ve all grown close too and it’s good to know we are still here working for the same company after all these years,” said Cintado.

Employees and attendees all were touched by the emotional reunion.