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Pittsburgh postal worker goes above and beyond to return a lost wallet | On A Positive Note
It’s something most people have experienced at one time or another: losing your wallet.
With so much in our wallets, IDs, credit cards, and even cash, going through the hassle of replacing all of that can be a massive headache.
Just a few days ago, in Coraopolis, a wallet was lost while the piles of snow still covered the ground, meaning the wallet truly could’ve been anywhere.
Thanks to the effort and spirit of one U.S. Postal Service worker going above and beyond, this lost wallet found its way home.
At 25, Bruce Armah is a new postal worker, and when he found a wallet buried in the snow on a frigid winter morning, he tucked it away until he could look for an ID card or anything with an identifying address.
After he finished his workday, on his own time, he got into his car and began driving to the address.
“It was my father’s good deeds,” Armah said. “If you find someone’s property, and you return it. He lost his wallet, and someone returned it to him, so I was just returning the favor. I was happy to return the wallet.”
However, the story doesn’t end with Armah pulling up to the house and returning the wallet. Once he arrived, he learned the owner of the wallet had moved away – and not just a few blocks away.
The owner of the wallet lives in McDonald, and so Armah drives there, because that’s what his father would’ve done.
Armah then finds the new address and knocks on the door. That’s when Matt Bryan came to the door, knowing his wife was sick over losing her wallet somewhere earlier that day.
“There was $100 cash in there, credit cards, ID, healthcare cards,” Matt recalled. “He wanted nothing in return; he just said it was the right thing to do.”
In all, Armah drove from Coraopolis to Clinton, to McDonald, and to Ambridge, 52 miles in total, on his own time, in his own car, making his father proud as well as his fellow postal workers.
“They’ve got 8,000, 9,000 deliveries, and they’re walking 13 miles per day, then they get put on overtime, which is another two hours, and another five miles every day, so at the end of the day, they’re pretty spent,” said Thomas Redlinger, a safety specialist at USPS. “With the weather, I know we’re getting a bad rap right now, but with the weather, I think we’re doing a tremendous job.”
Armah is a quiet mail carrier who did this all on his own and told no one about it.
Matt Bryan, however, told a postal worker friend, who told another, and another, until it ended up becoming a legend.
“I was complimenting him to some of his coworkers who mentioned it up the chain, which gets us to this point,” Bryan said. “I can’t thank him enough; it’s great to see that young people are doing the right thing.”
“He asked me why I returned the wallet, and I was like, it’s my father’s good deed,” Armah added.
In spite of the snow, in spite of the sub-zero temperatures, Armah went above and beyond to do a good deed he learned from his father.
Nothing seemed to go in Roman Wilson’s favor while Mike Tomlin led the Pittsburgh Steelers. Whether it was battling through an injury-filled rookie season or struggling to find his footing in his second year, Wilson now finds himself on the roster bubble. He understands this could be his final opportunity to establish himself in Pittsburgh, and a coaching change may have given him a boost.
With Mike McCarthy now serving as head coach of the Steelers, Wilson has a fresh opportunity to reset his trajectory.
Any issues that may have lingered under Tomlin are now in the past. While it is unclear if the young playmaker will immediately build chemistry with Aaron Rodgers, a new coaching staff brings the potential for change. According to McCarthy, Wilson was also one of the first players to reach out after the hiring, which could signal a strong level of motivation moving forward.
“He was one of the first men to reach out. Just clearly ask what the expectation was of him, how I view him.” McCarthy said. “How I saw him fitting in as it rolls. He’s had a great offseason.”
Nothing will be handed to Roman Wilson, as Pittsburgh has completely overhauled its wide receiver group this offseason. DK Metcalf, Michael Pittman Jr., and Germie Bernard all appear set for significant roles on offense, which could leave Wilson in a difficult position. However, if he proves during training camp that he deserves playing time, McCarthy will not overlook his performance.
Pittsburgh Steelers WR Roman Wilson might be turning a corner with HC Mike McCarthy
It will be up to Roman Wilson to prove he can be a starting caliber receiver throughout the preseason. If he fails to secure the fourth spot on the depth chart or better, his career could enter a critical stage. Time is quickly running out, but his level of talent is still clear. The hope is that with McCarthy as an offensive-minded head coach, Wilson will be in a better position to succeed.
Reaching a high level this season will not come easily for Wilson.
At times last year, it appeared that Aaron Rodgers did not look his way often in the passing game. There could be some tension between the two, which may have contributed to the Steelers bringing in multiple veteran receivers late last season. If that disconnect still exists, it could become another obstacle for Wilson as he tries to earn Rodgers’ trust and secure a larger role in the offense.
With McCarthy leading the coaching staff, he will look to unlock the full potential of Pittsburgh’s offense. Wilson could play an important role in helping address the unit’s ongoing struggles. Despite the talent ahead of him on the depth chart, his opportunity could grow significantly this season. He will need to earn his place, but there is a clear path for him to succeed.
Outside of Metcalf, Pittman Jr., and Bernard, Wilson should still have an opportunity to make plays this season.
If he is unable to carve out a role during the preseason, he could find himself on his way off the roster sooner than expected. However, the positive remarks from McCarthy should give him a boost of confidence entering what is shaping up to be a make-or-break campaign. This is his final opportunity to prove himself in Pittsburgh.
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