A career Athens mail carrier, Rose was instrumental in protecting an entire neighborhood from potential consequential misfortune. On his rounds, Rose identified 16 different gas leaks on his route. He informed residents each time and attended City Council meetings to bring attention to the imaginable outcomes if authorities did not address the potential hazard.
In 2013, Rose was recognized as the Special Carrier Alert National Hero of the Year. He has been commended by the American Red Cross. He received also a letter of commendation from America’s First Lady, Michelle Obama, that same year.
