Tifton GA Post Office honors its veteran employees

Pictured left to right: Acting Supervisor Kevin McCorkle, Luther Overstreet III, Brian Rhoden, Kenneth Glass, Patrick Roe, Loyd Whittle, Jimmy Whiddon, and OIC Erica Carmichael.  Not pictured:  Samuel Burns, William Moore, and David Fogarty.

With Veterans Day recognitions and ceremonies being held nationwide, Tifton’s Officer-In-Charge Erica Carmichael, felt compelled to have a personal tribute to the veteran employees at Tifton GA Post Office.

Carmichael dedicated Friday, Nov. 8th as Veterans Recognition Day and honored each of the nine veteran employees with a Certificate of Recognition and a Veterans lapel pin.

The recipients were City Carrier Patrick Roe (Navy), City Carrier Kenneth Glass (Navy), Clerk Brian Rhoden (Navy), Rural Carrier Luther Overstreet II (Army), RCA David Fogarty (Army), City Carrier Samuel Burns (Army), City Carrier Loyd Whittle (Army), City Carrier Jimmy Whiddon (Air Force), and PTF City Carrier William Moore (Air Force). 

The ceremony ended with refreshments and the cutting of the veterans tribute cake.

“We must always remember the sacrifices our military veterans have made for our safety and freedom; and continue to pay tribute and honor to all who served in defense of our country.  With great pride, I am honored for the opportunity to pay tribute to our veterans,” stated Carmichael.