30 and counting: (l-r) At Gibsonville Post Office, Postmaster Rockie Williams, Rural Carrier Robert B. Foster, daughter Hannah, wife Georgene and P.O. Operations Mgr. Robert Hall celebrate Foster’s 30-year anniversary.

BURLINGTON – Gibsonville rural letter carrier and Burlington resident Robert “Bobby” Foster was recently honored at his Post Office for achieving 30 years as an employee.

Foster was joined by Postmaster Rockie Williams, Post Office Operations Manager Robert Hall, and his wife, Georgene and daughter Hannah in a short ceremony to recognize this milestone.

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