Here is an excerpt from the PMG's letter to Barbara:
I want to commend you for your heroism and selfless display of civic duty. Your attentiveness and the quick actions you took to rescue a woman who was frantic and wounded saved her life. I am proud of how you handled this heinous situation and for the care you extend toward the citizens in your community.
Then, she received a certificate of commendation from the Alabama District. Area III Acting MPOO Larry D. Muse arrived Thursday morning at the West Blocton Post Office to present Barbara with the award and some other gifts, and West Blocton Postmaster Daphne McClain arranged breakfast for the entire office in honor of the occasion.
Thank you for your service and for your willingness to become involved. The Alabama District is proud to have you on our team.
The event came as a complete surprise to Barbara, who remained speechless, even after Muse finished presenting her with the award.
Daphne McClain and Larry Muse enjoyed watching Barbara open her gifts from the Alabama District, which included a watch, notebook, mug, and scarf-mitten-hat set, all embossed with the Postal logo.
Barbara with her West Blocton Post Office colleagues: RCA Katie Lawley, Barbara Pope, RCA Charles Bensinger, RCA Ruth Harmon (Montevallo), and Postmaster Daphne McClain.
After the ceremony, Barbara tried on her new hat in the refuge of her quiet case, still unable to contain her mixed feelings of shock and joy.
Postmarks congratulates Barbara on her well-deserved recognition and awards and is proud of her and all of the other conscientious rural carriers in the Alabama District!
