David F. Pena began delivering mail to customers in 1987, but over the years, he would deliver even more to the Postal Service: three sons and two grandsons.
Seven years later, the now-retired letter carrier’s son, David E., joined his father at the Post Office in Chula Vista, CA, a city near San Diego.
Other sons Saul and Helaman joined their father and brother in 1999 and 2004, respectively.
“I was hired to work in El Cajon. My dad and my brothers talked to the postmaster and they sent me to Chula Vista,” said Helaman.
Grandson David J., the son of David E., and grandson Helaman Jr., the son of Helaman, are now the third generation of Penas to work at the Chula Vista Post Office.
David E., David J., Saul and Helaman are letter carriers, while Helaman Jr. is a city carrier assistant.
“I’m proud to work with my family and see them every day. It’s fun to work with them,” said David J.
Chula Vista Postmaster Henry Roberson Jr. said the Penas are known to work hard and fill in when needed to keep mail delivery efficient.
“They go way above their job,” he said.
A big hit
Hank Aaron is having a moment, courtesy of the Postal Service.
At a recent sales event during a Milwaukee Brewers game, the new stamp honoring Aaron received an enthusiastic response from customers.
“The Hank Aaron poster was a huge hit,” said Walworth, WI, Postmaster Josh Willbanks, who helped staff a booth where the stamp was sold. “I’m sure it was no less than 500 people stopping to take a picture or selfie with the poster.”
The event took place during a game with the Atlanta Braves, which called Milwaukee home from 1953 to 1957, when the team relocated to the Peach State. Aaron joined the Braves in 1954.
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