The objective is to raise awareness that the U.S. Post Office is in danger of demise, and to gain support for THE GRAND ALLIANCE TO SAVE OUR PUBLIC POSTAL SERVICE in preserving this long-cherished national institution. For organizations, this means joining forces with the APWU, while individuals are urged to call their senators and express that it's unconscionable for the public good to be sacrificed for the sake of private profit.

Growing up isolated in the country, I was grateful to the U.S. Postal Service for providing a connection to the rest of the world. For many who have counted on the delivery of critical supplies – like prescription medications – it has literally been a lifeline. Therefore, losing the P.O. would really feel like the death of an old trusted friend. Right after I heard about mailboxes being destroyed, and processing facilities closing, I passed a mailbox and shuddered when it appeared to me as a gravestone. Plus, I’ve always wondered about the "FOREVER" stamp, knowing that nothing lasts forever. So these words and images converged in my mind.

This piece has been met with gasps that echo my own. It has inspired postal workers to blurt out stories of their experiences with house-bound customers looking forward to their daily visits. Not only do these workers deliver mail, but they also offer kind words and help with tasks that are difficult for the elderly and physically challenged. One postman reported that, upon delivering the mail, he found the owner of the house slumped over on the front porch, and saved his life by calling 911.