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‘The Greatest’: Boxer, humanitarian, pen pal

Posted in DefaultTag, USPS, Stamps, postal news, postal, post office, hero, stamp, mail, letters, Muhammad Ali, The Greatest, pen pal, Stephanie Meade, Boxing, Star Trek, Star Trek Stamps, Ali by yourpostalpodcast on August 2nd, 2016

At age 10, Stephanie Meade of Seattle sent a letter to legendary boxing icon Muhammad Ali -- with no street address -- that sparked what became a three-decade exchange of letters between "The Greatest" and his young fan. Left photo: Meade poses with Ali after meeting him in person for the first time at a 1991 charity event. Right photo: Meade met Ali again in 2014 at his home in Louisville, KY. (Photos courtesy Stephanie Meade)

The story of a young Seattle boxing fan's dream to communicate with Muhammad Ali and their thirty-plus-year pen pal relationship is featured in this edition of Your Postal Podcast.

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Carriers’ thoughtful actions go viral

Posted in , USPS, Postal Service, Letter Carrier, postal news, postal, post office, hero, mail, Delivery, postal carriers, NALC, postal hero, postal worker, retirement by yourpostalpodcast on November 4th, 2015

Left: Sandy, UT, City Carrier Assistant Ron Lynch and 12-year-old Mathew Flores are interviewed on FOX News Channel's FOX & Friends after a groundswell of online interest in Lynch's plea for book donations for his young customer. Right: Glendale, AZ, City Carrier Mike Raymer talks with reporters about his letter to customers on his route after the handwritten note was posted online and went viral.

The Thanksgiving edition of Your Postal Podcast features two letter carriers whose thoughtful actions and words ended up "going viral" online.

You'll hear how a Sandy, UT, carrier who discovered a boy reading advertising mail near a mailbox was able to influence hundreds of people to ship books to the youngster.

You'll also meet a Glendale, AZ, carrier who notified his customers about his plans to retire via a heartfelt letter -- and his message ended up getting posted online and drawing reactions of praise from around the world.

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Carriers’ thoughtful actions go viral - transcript

Posted in , USPS, Postal Service, Letter Carrier, postal news, postal, post office, hero, mail, postal carriers, postal hero, postal worker, retirement by yourpostalpodcast on November 4th, 2015

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Letter Carriers’ Heroics = Just Another Day at USPS

Posted in , USPS, Postal Service, Letter Carrier, Stamps, postal news, postal, post office, hero, mail, postal carriers, NALC, postal hero, postal worker, Talking Book Service, Idaho Commission for Libraries by yourpostalpodcast on November 19th, 2014

Greenville, SC, City Carrier Christopher Brown (left) has received praise for his quick action to save a baby from choking while on his route. Pictured at right, Boise, ID, City Carrier Gretchen Young receives an award from the Idaho Commission for Libraries from Boise Overland Trail Station Manager Les Miller.

This edition introduces you to two letter carriers who have earned customers' praises -- one for saving a baby's life, the other for delivering information and entertainment to customers with disabilities. You'll also hear a roundup of the latest postal news.

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Letter Carriers’ Heroics = Just Another Day at USPS, Transcript

Posted in , DefaultTag, USPS, Postal Service, Letter Carrier, Stamps, postal news, postal, post office, hero, mail, postal carriers, NALC, postal hero, postal worker, Talking Book Service by yourpostalpodcast on November 19th, 2014

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A singer’s influence and a hero’s courage remembered

Posted in USPS, Postal Service, Letter Carrier, Stamps, postal news, postal, post office, hero, postmaster, mail, postal carriers, postal hero, Janis Joplin, Medal of Honor, Korean War by yourpostalpodcast on September 20th, 2014

Left: The new Janis Joplin Forever Stamp. Right: Korean War hero Hiroshi Miyamura receives a framed version of the new Medal of Honor - Koraen War stamps from Gallup, NM, Postmaster Thelma Malone.

Some of the best music from the "Summer of Love" is remembered in the September 2014 edition of Your Postal Podcast.

Retired postal employee Jae Whitaker lived with legendary Janis Joplin during the rock singer's journey to the peak of her fame and reminisced in an interview with Your Postal Podcast on the releases of the Forever Stamp honoring her friend.

Later in the program, you'll hear thoughts from a Medal of Honor recipient who demonstrated bravery and valor during the Korean War. Hiroshi Miyamura is one of the medal recipients whose photo is included on the new Medal of Honor - Korean War stamp folio. His appearance on the stamp sheet was celebrated at a recent ceremony in his native Gallup, NM.

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A singer’s influence and a hero’s courage remembered — transcript

Posted in USPS, Postal Service, Letter Carrier, Stamps, postal news, postal, post office, hero, mail, postal carriers, Janis Joplin, Medal of Honor, Korean War by yourpostalpodcast on September 20th, 2014

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Saving lives, straddling borders

Posted in DefaultTag, USPS, Postal Service, Letter Carrier, Clerk, postal news, postal, post office, hero, mail, Teaxarkana, Portland by yourpostalpodcast on October 10th, 2012

Photos: Portland, OR, City Carrier Jeff Brosy found a customer in desperate need of help while making his rounds this summer. The Texarkana Post Office, which literally straddles the state border between Texas and Arkansas, as marked by a sign at its entrance (inset).

Traditions of heroics and customer service in every American community are well represented in October's Your Postal Podcast stories.

First, you'll hear about a new Portland, OR, letter carrier whose quick actions helped save the life of a customer.

Next you'll hear a tale of two cities -- and two states -- which get outstanding mail service from one Post Office that could be excused for having a split personality.

There's also a roundup of postal news, plus details on how you can enter to win collectible stamp items.

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Saving lives, straddling borders — Transcript

Posted in DefaultTag, USPS, Postal Service, Letter Carrier, Clerk, postal news, postal, post office, hero, Teaxarkana, Portland by yourpostalpodcast on October 10th, 2012

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20th Edition

Posted in , DefaultTag, USPS, Postal Service, Letter Carrier, postal news, oprah, iPhone, postal, post office, hero, stamp, Mother Teresa by yourpostalpodcast on January 15th, 2010

Mother Teresa! iPhones! OPRAH!

Our stories this month include news about how to use your iPhone to track packages, as well as a review of this year's new stamps. You'll also hear from a letter carrier recently featured on the Oprah Winfrey Show as a result of her heroic deed.

YPP #20, like all previous editions, can be downloaded free from the iTunes store.

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