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Let's hear it for the postal workers, counter people, sorters, drivers and carriers

depglass — Thu, 26 Mar 2020 16:51:07 GMT

These people are exposed to countless people a day and heaven knows how many thousand pieces of mail. Same goes for the UPS and Fed Ex drivers. They all have my gratitude.

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Mary Bailey — Thu, 26 Mar 2020 16:59:50 GMT

I totally agree. Bless them.

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roxxy1 — Thu, 26 Mar 2020 17:02:04 GMT

As well as law enforcement, first responders, and health care workers.

Thank You !

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PamfromCT — Thu, 26 Mar 2020 17:51:12 GMT

Agree with everyone! And can I add tractor trailer drivers, who are putting in very long hours on the road trying to keep everyone supplied with necessities?

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KingstonsMom — Thu, 26 Mar 2020 17:58:34 GMT

At our post office, the workers are staying back 6 ft. from the counter, ask you to place your item on the counter and step back (6' from counter), then they approach the item/counter, ask what service you want, ring it up and back away from the counter.

The customer then approaches the payment machine and pays, gets receipt, then leaves.

They only allow 3 customers inside at a time and the workers are wearing masks/gloves and using sanitizer.

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rms1954 — Thu, 26 Mar 2020 18:08:26 GMT

Sometimes I meet our postal carrier at the end of our porch and he hands me the mail. The other day he would not hand it to me and said he could only put it in the mailbox. Today he handed it to me. Two different carriers, two different rules. So maybe some are making up their own rules. No matter to me. I applaud them either way, along with all who still get up and go out to work.

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mspatmac — Thu, 26 Mar 2020 18:16:33 GMT

I would like to add to the list grocery store workers, the folks up all night restocking shelves, warehouse workers, like Amazon keeping us supplies, fast food workers and of course POLICE and FIREFIGHTERS. These are the people keeping us going. It's time they were all appreciated. Add others please that I neglected to mention.

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depglass — Thu, 26 Mar 2020 19:57:51 GMT

The local and national reporters who are braving questionable conditions in many cities and countries to keep us informed.

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jeanlake — Thu, 26 Mar 2020 20:47:29 GMT

Prayers, respect and gratitude to all front line individuals. Many are paid lower salaries and making the greatest sacrifices. Daughter flying, F/A, from Newark to Brussels Belgium this evening. 80 seats open on the way out. 200 open on the way back in a couple of days. Many senior F/A have taken voluntary leaves for a month.

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ladyann45 — Thu, 26 Mar 2020 21:00:10 GMT

I want to thank you so much for the comment. because my son is a mail carrier and asked him to be safe. He live in the Dallas area and it is something I think about. I had this same son to go throught the Gulf war when he was in the Air Force over 20 years ago. He remind me that he is as safe as he can be at this time but his job is to get your mail to you. I thank everyone involve who is serving people, as I am a Tax Preparer who also trying to stay safe with limited hours. To everyone please be safe.May God Bless each of you and your families.

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BlueFinch — Thu, 26 Mar 2020 22:46:06 GMT

We can't forget our, often forgotten, sanitation workers. I was glad to see them in long gloves and masks this week.

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happycat — Thu, 26 Mar 2020 23:27:46 GMT

@depglass wrote:
These people are exposed to countless people a day and heaven knows how many thousand pieces of mail. Same goes for the UPS and Fed Ex drivers. They all have my gratitude.

Mine too, I think they should all get a big bonus. They have certainlhy been a huge help for me during this time. I don't know where my stress level would be honestly if not for them, b/c I have been able to have things delivered that I was unable order locally for my elderly parents. And the last thing I plan to do is go inside of wal mart.

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dulwich — Thu, 26 Mar 2020 23:35:45 GMT

Let us not forget our garbage workers who are also out there taking care of us. Big thank you to all our service people indeed.

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moxie11 — Fri, 27 Mar 2020 12:05:38 GMT

Anyone, that works with the public should wear protective wear. CVS, Walgreens, grocery clerks. Management should make sure they are protected. Pharmacy clerks are in great jeporady, because sick people come in contact with them for their medication and make their transactions, who knows what sickness they might have.

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tends2dogs — Fri, 27 Mar 2020 17:41:49 GMT

@jeanlake wrote:
Prayers, respect and gratitude to all front line individuals. Many are paid lower salaries and making the greatest sacrifices. Daughter flying, F/A, from Newark to Brussels Belgium this evening. 80 seats open on the way out. 200 open on the way back in a couple of days. Many senior F/A have taken voluntary leaves for a month.

I am right there with you, @jeanlake , as a mother of a F/A. I am surprised they are allowing flights to go on during this. I just pray for a protective shield around them all. Take care.

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ollie5 — Fri, 27 Mar 2020 17:52:45 GMT

I'm with both of you ladies, my daughter is also a F/A.

God bless them all and the pilots!

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goldensrbest — Fri, 27 Mar 2020 18:10:19 GMT

Ihave had 3 mail boxes destroyed, in 6 and a half years, so this past christmas eve it happened again,so got a po box, trouble is getting alot of boxes right now,and going to post office to often went today asked if just for now they could drop off boxes,only leave in garage,or porch, unless you half a turn around ,so they do not have to back up ,they will not .

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evagrace — Sun, 29 Mar 2020 15:45:55 GMT

agree! Kudos and thanks to them!

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speedy girl — Thu, 09 Apr 2020 04:47:47 GMT

I'm so thankful for all those people who are out there still serving us. You are all heroes.

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qualitygal — Thu, 09 Apr 2020 05:26:41 GMT

There's so many who have and continue to help others during this time, that's why I think we should be sure to be kind to all. We don't know what others have done and a little kindness goes a long way.