A beloved South Hill letter carrier got a special delivery from longtime coworkers on Wednesday.
In a midday parade of 24 mail trucks and a few private vehicles, they blared horns in a tribute to Tony LeClair, a 27-year U.S. Postal Service worker. With family, friends and his dog Dash, LeClair waved back – seated near large windows at Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center.
LeClair, 59, was diagnosed in May with Stage 4 lung cancer that has spread, said daughter Caitlyn Bruhn. He’s on comfort care for what’s expected to be a few weeks, she said.
For 24 years, he’s worked out of the Manito Post Office and walked a route with about 720 customers, including apartment residents. It covers parts of 29th Avenue and neighborhoods on both sides, east of Grand Boulevard.
He never missed work until May, Bruhn said. His coworkers asked to show their support.
“They love him; they say he’s the hardest worker there,” she said. “He’s only been off since the 15th of May. He knew something was wrong, but he was pushing through.
“I think some people at work knew he was sick in May, but they didn’t know the severity until about a week ago. I hope this helps him understand that he is loved.”
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