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. O

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