Remembering September 11, 2001: A Letter Carrier’s Story
I’d like to relate the story of one carrier, Emma Thornton, whose daily rounds took her through the upper floors of one of the twin towers.
Tag: World Trade Center
USPS: Patriot Day – Flag requirements issued for Sept. 11
Sept. 11 is Patriot Day, when Americans pause to remember the 9/11 terrorist attacks. All postal facilities must fly the American flag at half-staff on this day. Patriot Day, also known as the National Day of Service and Remembrance, will include a moment of silence at 8:46 a.m. EDT, the time the first plane struck…
Remembering September 11, 2001: Letter Carrier Emma Thornton (video)
Emma Thornton’s route covered floors 77 through 110 of Tower 1. It was the first to be struck that day. 10048 and 10047 were the ZIP codes for the World Trade Center buildings. Neither code exists today. On the morning of September 11, the employees of Church Street Station Post Office were busy at work…
USPS: Remembering 9/11
Thursday is Patriot Day, when Americans pause to remember the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. All postal facilities must fly the American flag at half-staff Thursday. Patriot Day, also known as Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance, will also include a moment of silence at 8:46 a.m. EDT, the time the…