On the recordJuly 29, 2015
I would like to recognize an everyday hero from southern Illinois today--U.S. mail carrier Don Fix, who has worked his route in Belleville, Illinois, for over 20 years. In May, Don felt something was wrong when he noticed mail piled high at a home in Swansea. Don knew both residents were elderly and had difficulty getting around, so he checked around to the back door and called out their names. He heard Mr. David Nelson yell back that he and his wife had fallen. Don immediately called the paramedics, who arrived on the scene and took the couple to the hospital. I honor Don Fix's quick and caring action as he is more than just a neighborhood mailman. Don delivers more than just the mail to the residents he cares about--he also delivers compassion. ____________________
