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no mail tomorrow

sallyann38 — Tue, 04 Dec 2018 16:18:28 GMT

the post office is not delivering mail tomorrow 12/5/18.

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ShowMe — Tue, 04 Dec 2018 16:20:00 GMT

That's good..... One day of no mail delivery won't hurt any of us.

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Mom2Dogs — Tue, 04 Dec 2018 16:44:20 GMT

Really?? Did that happen when past presidents have died?

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Scooby Doo — Tue, 04 Dec 2018 16:45:54 GMT

"Out of respect for the 41st President of the United States and to honor his vast contributions to our country during his lifetime, and consistent with the Presidential Proclamation," a statement on the USPS website reads, "the United States Postal Service will suspend regular mail deliveries, retail services and administrative office activity on Dec. 5."

"We will provide limited package delivery service on that day to ensure that our network remains fluid and we do not experience any impacts to our package delivery operations that might negatively affect our customers or business partners during the remainder of our busy holiday season," the statement continues.

Yes, this has happened in the past.

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Still Raining — Tue, 04 Dec 2018 17:00:46 GMT

A sad reminder for those of us who remember his time in office.

But on a more positive note, I am sill working on driving over to get last week's mail so this will take some pressure off.

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ShowMe — Tue, 04 Dec 2018 17:13:04 GMT

@Mom2Dogs wrote:
Really?? Did that happen when past presidents have died?

@Mom2Dogs.....Yes...."really". Don't know if it has ever been done for other deceased presidents or not....don't remember. But, this is being done out of respect.... Times are changing before our eyes.

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Mom2Dogs — Tue, 04 Dec 2018 19:45:28 GMT

I have much respect for President Bush....I was just 'really' not aware that the post office had closed in the past for other funerals.

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ValuSkr — Tue, 04 Dec 2018 19:51:44 GMT

I'm sure postal workers can use a day off at this busy time of year. They will probably have to make up the time over the weekend, when they'll be paid time and a half.

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Laura14 — Tue, 04 Dec 2018 20:04:43 GMT

I was thinking of the postal workers too. They have got to be beat up and the true rush hasn't even happened yet. Nice to have it in the middle of the week for them too.

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CrazyDaisy — Tue, 04 Dec 2018 20:33:50 GMT

@Mom2Dogs wrote:
Really?? Did that happen when past presidents have died?

Yes

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icezeus — Tue, 04 Dec 2018 20:43:03 GMT

It's a sign of respect. Regardless, of how we felt about his politics. He devoted his life to public service, and seemed to be a humble man.

I only check my mail twice a week, so I will not even notice.

I also doubt that the postal workers will be off. Perhaps, they will not be delivering mail, but at this time of year I am sure that they can find other areas for them to work in.

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CouponQueen — Tue, 04 Dec 2018 20:54:48 GMT

I think they did shut down Gov't operations for past Presidents lying in state. Not sure exactly which but I remember Regan I thought they did.

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last mango — Wed, 05 Dec 2018 01:01:20 GMT

Yes when Regan and Gerald Ford passed away all government offices were closed. It is done for all former Presidents who die.

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estaw2000 — Wed, 05 Dec 2018 18:50:25 GMT

The mail delivery was stopped for Reagan & Ford?