EAST BERNSTADT, KY – The Postal Service will honor East Bernstadt Rural Carrier Associate Joshua Murray as a Postmaster General Hero for his actions aiding a customer who was trapped under her car. A presentation will take place at the East Bernstadt Post Office,1066 KY 490 - 40729, on Thursday, July 1 at 9:00 a.m.

Earlier this year while delivering mail, Murray witnessed a woman chasing after her rollaway car. The customer fell under the car when she tried to stop it. Murray jumped into action to stop the car, alert her husband, and help rescue the woman. Fortunately, she did not sustain serious injuries.

“It gives us great pride to have such an outstanding employee as Mr. Murray,” said Postmaster Davivcxd Norvell. “USPS employees really do look out for their customers”.

The Postmaster General Hero Award is given to those who perform a heroic act above and beyond the call of duty while on the job.

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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