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What: |
Recognition ceremony to honor Hyannis Letter Carrier Dennis Fisher with a special hero award from the Postmaster General for alerting residents that their house was on fire, which resulted in the safe evacuation of the residents and their pets. |
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Who: |
Hyannis Deputy Fire Chief Dean Melanson |
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When: |
June 19, 2014, 7:30 a.m. |
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Where: |
Hyannis Post Office located at 385 Main Street |
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Background: |
In a congratulatory letter, the Postmaster General of the United States Patrick R. Donahoe wrote to Mr. Fisher: “I want to commend your selfless display of civic duty. You deserve the highest level of admiration for knocking loudly on the door of a home to notify the residents that their house was on fire. Because of your involvement, all the residents and their pets go out of the house safely. Thank you for being the eyes and ears of your community. “The Postal Service has played an integral role in the daily lives of American citizens for 238 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. Your efforts remind us all of the ties that bind communities and our county together. We are fortunate to have employees of your caliber represent this organization.” The Postal Service receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations. |
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