Last route for Wyoming mail carrier after 52 years

A man who has worked as a letter carrier for more than five decades in West Michigan retired Friday at a Wyoming post office. (Oct. 30, 2015)

[@alanwake4442]

52 years of public service. Salute to you, sir.

[@randomvintagefilm273]

They dont make them like him anymore. That is dedication. Enjoy your retirement sir!

[@erenn6476]

Holy Christ 52 YEARS??????? Wow, God bless you sir for making it that long and getting out alive!!

[@GitNthTRUCK]

Postmaster who is less than half his age and probably just started working there 2 years ago: "52 years, um, never late, never calls in sick..."

[@ironhorse127]

52 years. A friggin monument should be erected for this man

[@darrenharris1320]

Man I thought my dad was a mailman for a long time he did 37 years but that pales next to 52 years wow!

[@msbelindab5231]

37 years is a long time as well. I have 26 years. And 6 years to go.

[@anthonyd507]

Well I’m on 5years so my hats off to your old man.

[@Novaximus]

I wonder what the mail was like 30 years ago. I've been a carrier for 13. When I started there was a lot more mail but only maybe 20 packages in my one hamper. NOW there's just a lot of circulars and I have 3 hampers of 100+packages every day. What a change in just about 8 years.

[@joed6261]

30 YEARS AGO ??? I STARTED IN 1979 ..THE SNOW WAS SUPER HEAVY NOTHING LIKE TODAY..I REMEMBER GETTING STOCKED CUTTING ACROSS A LAWN I RARELY USE THE SIDEWALKS IT TOOK LONGER TO DELIVER THE ROUTE...THE MAIL WAS 100 % SORTED BY HAND , THE MAIL CASES WERE STUFFED WITH MAIL...MAIL WAS HEAVY NO E-MAILS --COMPUTERS ??? THE TOWN I STARTED DELIVERING MAIL HAD 15 ROUTES , WHEN I RETIRED IN 2010 WE HAD 34 ROUTES...AS USUAL THE FASTER YOU DID YOUR ROUTE ?? THE MORE THEY ADD IT TO YOUR ROUTE...MY ROUTE WAS AROUND 450 DELIVERIES, THE SLOWER CARRIERS WHO TOOK THEIR SWEET TIME HAD 260--300..JOSE 1979--2010 ILLINOIS..

[@ElevatingConscious]

@@joed6261 Did they have Caps Lock in 1979?

[@lisa9867]

I started in 1988 as a mail carrier. The mail (letters and flats) volume was very heavy and 100% sorted by hand. Very few parcels except at Christmas. There was also Sears, JC Penneys and Spiegel catalogues (very heavy) a few times a year and almost every house got Sears, most got Penneys and maybe 25% got Spiegel. We had a letter rack and a flat rack. We had to line up our flats in delivery order. Then they got the vertical flat rack. Then they took away letter racks. Somewere along the way they brought in DPS first and then FSS. I always thought that was when the post office was going downhill. Too much mail getting destroyed in the plants then put into bags saying "sorry your mail got torn in half in our crappy machines." No internet or computers in anyones home so people paid their bills with letters, stamps and checks. Mail was considered very important and I made sure to always deliver correctly and took a lot of pride in my job. I delivered mail for 30 years. When I started we had the jeeps. Today the parcels would never fit in the jeep. Very seldom saw a boss on the road. No scanning, no tracking, no gps. I had to move closer to my mom as she was getting older and needed help in her daily life. I got a transfer but had to be a window clerk which is what I do now. The office I am in now is horrible. Both employees and management. I also do not like being a window clerk. The public is horrible and I am treated badly everyday for trying to do my job. I just turned 56 and can retire. I had planned to work until 62 but I'm going to retire in 6 months. If I were just starting out today I wouldn't last. It is a horrible place to work. Learn and master a craft or trade in the real world. Like plumbing, carpentry, hair stylist. I'm happy I am nearing the end of my employement at the post office.

[@KrazyKrzysztof]

@@ElevatingConscious lol

[@alBngnnuyn8070]

Most of the packages come from Amazon and Ebay I believe.

[@christiancee6333]

52yrs what an achievement...very inspiring

[@janedoe805]

That’s one H-U-M-B-L-E gentleman! I thought making cakes for 38 years was hard work... I have terrible problems with arthritis too in my hands, wrists and right shoulder. I hope he’s enjoying his retirement. 😊

[@keltonmahan]

I did 31 years as a Rural Carrier from 1982 to 2013 ! That was enough for me ! 57 years is amazing and tough, congratulations!

[@jetclean]

I quit after 52 minutes

[@quintondavis3492]

😂🤣😂🤣

[@jetclean]

@Greg I agree. My hat goes off to you peeps. I just went back to my normal profession. I run ventilators and put breathing tubes in peoples necks. Most folks couldn’t do My job.

[@chocolatefrosti537]

Hard work, dedication and positive attitude -- these are only a few of the many precious things he had shared with his company and co-workers every day. His strong work ethic has set high standards and earned the respect of everyone. "Thank you for being a great example for everyone, Tom! Very few people dedicated their lives to their job the way you have. Congratulations on your well-deserved retirement and wishing you happiness, success and good health as you begin your new adventure!" 😀😀😀

[@jimmyfields3654]

Grandpa go on vacation for the rest of your life I did a good job sir and enjoy your life God bless u sir thank for your service ❤️

[@anthonyd507]

Well done. 52 years. NALC NH branch here. Thank you for your faithful service brother.

[@soundgenius9226]

Do something about the turn around ratio and create a better contract for us new ccas and dismantle table 2.

[@benbenjamin2385]

This is great American ... 52 years of working hard to do well for his family. He is a good man.

[@Jose-kf3fl]

Thank you for your services 🙏 God bless a hard working man!

[@jimtuyo]

This is the kind of mailman we still need it's sad many don't take their job with pasion anymore i whish many will follow this man example of the greatest mail system in the world.

[@randomguitarnote8887]

jimtuyo as a cca i can tell you that managers and supervisors slowly take that passion away when its there.

[@czrs85]

@@randomguitarnote8887 I bet his route is shorter than the auxiliary. All single cells there.

[@HuguetteBC]

KZbinIsTheEnemy OfFreedomOfSpeech Did u ever think maybe ur the problem?

[@MeTaLISaWeSoMe95]

@@HuguetteBC The CCA is not part of the problem. Management is ridiculous in the post office

[@HuguetteBC]

ScorchedCrow95 reading my emails yesterday literally that morning 4 ccas walked off the job, I agree management is ridiculous but I see 7 open routes, etc. it’s a lot to ask, we are out there till 7:30 delivering cause people are not coming to work. Think of ur fellow carriers before u screw management.

[@richardresendez2325]

Congratulations for your service I worked for USPS for a short time and that was enough for me take care

[@Pollix780]

that poor CCA that waited 52 years for him to retire

[@happyhippie54]

Great story..congrats!! But he started his vehicle without being in it and he has rubber bands by the steering wheel, I hope they don't fire him for that.

[@99SVTBolt]

Michael D'Anniballe he didn’t signal when he pulled away from the curb.

[@KennyBsGaming]

He also forgot to breathe

[@tscat68]

Ha!! I just put the same thing, then see yours! Lol!

[@anthonyd507]

Haha. All us carriers could pick apart everyone for safety sop’s. My personal favorite is in the city with a strong curb on a hill, but yup, wheels curbed to the right 😂.

[@leonardothefabulous3490]

Nice to see good news-for a change.

[@victorfrankenstein50202]

I think I noticed some of those younger carriers foaming at the mouth, finally having a shot at his route. Seriously though, God Bless you for the dedication to your job. Enjoy a long, healthy retirement.

[@nat3dgr34t]

This fucking guy is the reason why I can’t move up the cca list to become regular ... god bless him 52 years wow lol

[@chukim8012]

"Here I am and here I go"- a true statement about life.

[@Shon9tilR]

A remarkable man

[@ThePinky8poo]

what a wonderful story!!!

[@FEETLE]

Thank you so much Tom... work ethic is second to none.

[@hellcatredeye-g6582]

God bless him he’s in my prayers every day🙏❤️

[@kenbrownfield6584]

Thank you Tom !!!

[@jkk2940]

I bet this carrier has stacked up at least 3 million

[@LandOfTheFree1776]

God Bless this Man !!!!!

[@charlesjamieson4801]

Thank you sir.

[@nj7541]

52 years… happy belated retirement since it’s been 4 years I came across…

[@JeffRogers99]

Now he get to enjoy his last few months on earth.

[@richardkimgreene2749]

Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. Modelling Godly behavior & speech is a testimony to one's daily, intentional relationship/walk with the LORD and requires steady discernment, especially in a USPS setting. It is how we worship and serve our God in the mundane here on earth. It is how we grow and leave behind a legacy to follow. WELL DONE, GOOD AND FAITHFUL SERVANT!

[@julie1630]

A good postal carrier the last of the great workers

[@CutBoyENT]

Ima carrier n boy this made me shut my complaining up quick

[@Thinker669]

I always wondered how mail works.

[@terencewinters2154]

Iron man , hope theres life left in his hands , and he has time in retirement to enjoy his blood sweat and tears equity.

[@yosefmikhael7038]

Congrats young man. Enjoy retirement

[@Thaizeo]

Greatest day of my life in the post office was when I quit

[@argerinejordan4703]

Greatest day of my life is when i retired last year after 33 years. I'm so much happier now I'm away from that place.

[@lisa9867]

@@argerinejordan4703 I am going to retire in 6 months with 37 years. I can't wait.

[@argerinejordan4703]

@@lisa9867 I know you can't wait. The P.O. is now a hellfied place to work now.

[@thejquinn]

@@argerinejordan4703 Its because of Amazon Sundays, and a toothless union

[@argerinejordan4703]

@@thejquinn And supervisors who don't know their a&&es from a shotgun.

[@bobybangers6977]

THIS DUDE WORKING AT THE USPS FOR 52 YEARS SHOULD KNOW STARTING A MAILTRUCK WITHOUT SITTING IN IT IS A FIREABLE OFFENCE

[@prestobizmal]

It was his last route that day no matter what. Probably used that against him to deny pension 😆

[@ARandomDonut]

Bruh half the carriers at my office do this

[@hungtran635]

Well done tom

[@goldarankin2268]

Two kinds of postal workers the job is part of your life or this is your life . My Postman husband retired early 10 + yrs ago after getting cancer he was awarded postal Benjamin Franklen pin plus others he has lived a life you can wright a book about he graduated from collage in 2019 started a local access tv show got his ham license and plus that morning hot tub and back rub while suffering from cancer side affects in his lower back. Cliff ClavIn here will be lost without his job he looks frail already the faces of his coworkers (Has he left Yet ) My husband worked with a 50+ work years guy also he said later what a waist of time he lost with his kids and grand kids . My husband liked his job BUT NOT THAT MUCH Retired at 52 not work 52.

[@marylouirick7316]

Time 2 leave went it get colder and colder. Praises The Lord, enjoy ur RETIREMENT. Take care of urself. 🕊

[@ILovePancakes24]

52 years should make him a rich man. Cake and all.

[@llewellyn56]

Awseome

[@HyperDrakeHyperSpeed]

Wow...Great work ethic but still he should have retired long time back that would have given a chance for an RCA to get a regular route sooner. There is more to life than delivering mail most of it marketing mail that will go to the trash.

[@privateperson702]

Started in 1964

[@kingkang7508]

Never late or called in sick for 52 years? I call bs. ...Congrats though.

[@martinbailey7343]

Lucky man to have job that long,.

[@hellcatredeye-g6582]

Wow maybe Somebody should put up on the Internet about Army

[@MrOramato]

I have left many jobs after as little as a couple of months and the announcement always gets WAY more cheers than this. 🤣 Funny thing though, if I go back they don’t hardly cheer at all.😡

[@Bradley_Bern]

After 52 days im ready to quit. Same routine every day

[@craigc1879]

Weak...

[@marylouirick7316]

Hang in there by GOD Grace and Mercy, u will get a better route.📬📪📫📭!

[@ONpopularTopics]

So for 52 years, he didn't get any promotion?

[@99SVTBolt]

c j he got automatic raises in his salary.

[@tscat68]

You don't want to go higher than a carrier..... Trust me.

[@justq5505]

He didn’t get a promotion by choice...not everyone wants to go into management, it’s stressful and isn’t worth it. I’m talking from experience

[@CaptchaNeon]

That’s so amazing but couldn’t they blur out peoples names and full addresses?

[@Tebay71]

He looks like the accountant who was obsessed with Ben on Parks & Rec

[@GoatyHerps]

...and he had the same truck the whole time.

[@cschneider9657]

They should put his face on a stamp

[@enriquejimenez8322]

What happen now is that the pay is very low and most of the old guys don't leave making the space and pay low for new guys but 52 years i have a guy in my station with 57

[@foodie7612]

Enrique Jimenez low pay? Im a carrier and most people in my office that’s on the otdl makes $90-110k a year.

[@Theangrymailman]

Hoping I’m retired LONG before 52 years lol

[@fernandosecrest8422]

App felt

[@julioamontalvo2754]

👍🏼🙏🏼

[@fernandosecrest8422]

Ok Fernando

[@stun3282]

See the Wyoming was a little misleading, but that’s cool he’s served for 52 years.

[@HolyMarkMcGrath]

I thought so too. But, there is a town in MI named Wyoming.

[@xandror]

2:22 Last day on the job, first time using his seat belt.

[@richardresendez2325]

Good pension well deserved

[@zulrus5274]

на таких людях страны держутся )

[@richardsantoyo6213]

×21

[@juanfriassilfa8322]

I hope I can at least make it to 10 hahah

[@sapher2020]

Can't even get a career job like this guy anymore...USPS is all about the temp worker bullshit and no benefits

[@memadelrey5099]

No potluck? Cake?

[@99SVTBolt]

Mema Del Rey I guess his coworkers didn’t like him that much for cake.

[@justq5505]

His coworkers suck

[@FloridaMan69.]

they looked happy knowing he was leaving

[@lisa9867]

@@FloridaMan69. He probably has the best route in the office so the next highest can bid it. It opens up better routes for everyone in the office. Also, today they don't do much when you retire. In my old office the union always gave you a gift certifcate and plaque. We also had a dinner at a restaurant which was usually on a Saturday night since the regulars always have Sunday off. Almost everyone came to the dinner (at least 150 people) The office I'm in now you just retire. The union doesn't give you anything, no parties. You just work your last day and punch out and don't ever had to come back again. In a few months that will be ME!!!

[@argerinejordan4703]

@@lisa9867 That's the truth! I retired in September last year and i didn't want a party. They had one for 2 other carriers and they asked me to come, but i declined. They can keep the plaque, i was just happy to get away from that place.

[@mazedmomtaz10magoras86]

64 states code

[@F_And]

He ain't even get a promotion

[@LilC2000]

He probably didnt want one he likes Driving.

[@ARandomDonut]

Yeah, only some people are heartless enough to become management or boring enough to work at a district headquarters

[@adventureguy4119]

All those mail man babys he made

[@garthstomer]

Lol.

[@coffeepot3123]

They can't fucking give them decent cars to deliver mail in?. LOOK AT EUROPE, regular cars for delivering mail!.. Heck even our fucking postal service atv's have heated steering-wheel etc.

[@ricklewis2845]

He sad

[@jontaylor6068]

The young generation wouldn’t understand this video. They want everything handed to them and don’t want earn it.

[@fernandosecrest8422]

Gangster want

[@ninfabatchelor4943]

Never will be the same. But know is just a big mass to trust all the lazy ones

[@neotoxicenviful]

NPC.

[@tscat68]

Not supposed to have rubber bands on your gear shift handle, also never supposed to start the vehicle unless your sitting in the seat.... He needs discipline. 😐

[@Scraps2435]

Fys

[@justq5505]

PDI

[@HuguetteBC]

KMA club lol

[@Slenderman629]

He has no personality. LOL

[@chickenceiling]

1:51 that has nothing to do with the job...he's getting old