Rockford Sun

Today, representatives Darin LaHood and Eric Sorensen have reintroduced a bill in the United States Congress to rename the Harrison Avenue Post Office in Rockford in honor of Jay Larson. Larson, a letter carrier who served Rockford for 25 years, was killed in a stabbing incident on March 27, 2024, while on his delivery route.

"Jay Larson embodied the values of a dedicated public servant," said LaHood. "He cared deeply about the Rockford community through his strong work ethic and compassion for others over his 25 years as a letter carrier for the United States Postal Service. I am proud to co-lead this legislation with Representative Sorensen to dedicate the Harrison Avenue Post Office in Jay's honor. This will preserve his legacy and serve as a reminder of the positive impact one person can have on an entire community."

Sorensen praised his colleague, saying, "One year ago today, Jay Larson tragically lost his life serving his Rockford community as a 25-year veteran of the United States Postal Service. Jay was an exemplary public servant, never taking a sick day and working overtime to help his fellow letter carriers finish their routes. He was a fixture of his community and a kind, welcoming face to his many neighbors along the route he delivered mail. I am proud to reintroduce this bipartisan legislation to honor Jay Larson's decades-long legacy of helping his neighbors and to remind future generations of the positive impact he had on his Rockford community."

The two congressmen previously proposed the same legislation to rename the post office in December 2024.