90-year-old has no plans to retire
Recently, the Postal Service recognized postal clerk Leroy Brown for 70 years of dedicated government service. A surprise luncheon was held in Brown’s honor at a Los Angeles postal facility on Nov. 2.
Brown was presented with a letter of achievement and specially made service coin, from the Postmaster General’s office, which features the current Postal Service logo on one side and the Post Office Department (which the Postal Service was called at that time) on the other side. Felipe Flores, Senior Director Division Processing Operations also presented Brown with a commemorative coin on behalf of the Western Division Processing Operations team for his excellence in the performance of his duties.
Surrounded by family, friends and his postal family, Brown was surprised and a little overwhelmed but happy for the celebration. “It feels really nice to see so many of my friends who have retired and have come to see me today,” said Brown, “they came to celebrate with me, and I thank them for that.”
Nov. 2 marked Brown’s 70th year of service which began with his time in the U.S. Army from 1953-1955. After being discharged from the military, Brown entered the Postal Service, in late 1955, where he remains as a clerk at the Los Angeles International Service Center at LAX.
At 90 years old, Brown doesn’t have any dates lined up for retirement. When asked what’s his secret for longevity in life and at work, Brown replied, “Going to work keeps me busy and lively, I like being around the people I work with. I also try to eat good, and I walk in and outside of work to try to keep myself active.”
