Special Delivery: Henderson Post Office Honors Veterans

By Chuck N. Baker (PHOTO: Governor Sisolak and Congresswoman Susie Lee unveil new plaque)

The United States Post Office has long been associated with an unofficial motto: “Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays the couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds.” The origin of the saying can be traced back to the Persian Wars, when the Persians operated a system of mounted postal carriers, sworn to those tenets. So, it’s fitting that the renaming of the Henderson Post Office in honor of American warriors happened on Veterans Day. The new name is Henderson Veterans Memorial Post Office Building.

The renaming came about through a bill introduced by Congresswoman Susie Lee and signed into law by President Donald Trump. Lee is a resident of Las Vegas but chose the Henderson postal building because the City of Henderson was born out of World War II. Henderson built manufacturing facilities that produced much needed magnesium for the war effort.

During the renaming ceremony, Lee said, “Renaming the 404 South Boulder Highway Post Office to the Henderson Veterans Memorial Post Office is a symbol and will be a daily reminder that our community is not whole without our veterans,” she added, “We must remember that serving our veterans does not end with recognition. The (post office) and Veterans Day represent our dedication to fighting for the rights, benefits and dignity of every Nevada veteran.”

Henderson Post Master Gregory Trinkaus addressed the audience saying, “Today we proudly add a new chapter to the history of the Henderson Post Office and its service to the community.” Trinkaus, an Army veteran, explained that although Henderson was not incorporated until 1953, the post office had already been operating there since 1944. He added, “We have the privilege of honoring the contributions of our men and women of military service — family, friends and neighbors who’ve cleared a long, hard road dating back to the birth of our nation.”

Governor Steve Sisolak and Clark County Commissioner Jim Gibson were in attendance.