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Community members reflect on Dan Workman who died on the job
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) – 59-year-old Dan Workman was delivering mail on his route in the neighborhood around the VA, Village Inn, and above North Avenue. Last Friday, he was found unresponsive near the intersection of 23 Road and Texas Avenue and died on the job.
Workman was a postal carrier out of the Grand Junction location off of 4th Street.
Eric Salazar, who is the president of NALC Branch 913, released a statement about Workman's passing, stating, 'Dan was highly esteemed by both his customers and colleagues. This devastating event has had a profound impact on our NALC and USPS community. Our heartfelt thoughts and condolences are with his family during this incredibly difficult time.'
WesternSlopeNow went to Workman's route, speaking with a couple of residents in the area. One of them who wished not to be on camera says the neighborhood has placed black ribbons on their mailboxes in support of Workman.
Cindy Gallagher, who lives on Workman's route, tell WesternSlopeNow how he was more than just your average mailman.
'He was a friend. I think I could speak for the entire neighborhood, that we all just loved him. We're gonna miss him,' Gallagher states.
Gallaghar said, that despite his busy schedule, Workman always took the time to greet his neighbors and would walk around the block with a smile you can't forget.
Salazar told WesternSlopeNow the Deputy Coroner stated to him, 'Currently, heat exposure is not considered the primary factor. It may ultimately be ruled as a contributory factor, just as any physical exertion may play a role in a cardiac event.'
WesternSlopeNow spoke with Dr. Chris Boyd, a cardiologist with Community Hospital, broke down the steps when it comes to reacting to a cardiac arrest event.
Boyd states, 'If you give a feeling that just something doesn't feel right, you're dizzy, you're lightheaded, you're having chest pain; call 911. Don't mess around.'
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