Retirement

Step 6-7

As you retire there is no time for growing old,

There's still so much to learn.....

The world is full of many joys,

With wonders at each turn.

There are so many challenges,

So many roads to take ......

So many friendships to keep alive

And new ones yet to make.

So many new ideas to pursue

And new songs to be sung .....

There is no time for growing old

When you're busy staying YOUNG!

(Hallmark Card) I am not that witty.

There have been many LASTS this year. It comes with anticipated excitement and much sadness. We will be leaving behind many good, wonderful friends. We thank you all for the great send offs and the memories you have created with us. There have been many wonderful farewell surprises.

Ken and I have taught Power Squadron classes for awhile and were very honoured to have present and past students attend the last meeting where we were touched by the things that many of you had to say to us. We thank all the members for the fond farewell.

Ken's retirement party for friends and family saw 85 persons come and join us to honour our friends for making our lives what it has been. As said in my speech we have met many interesting people, been to interesting places and have great memories.

Ken's Fire Dept Stag Retirement party saw so many brothers come out to wish him a grand farewell. Many had stories of how he has helped them go further with their career because he cared about his rookies. More senior officers wishing many more firefighters gave as much as he has in his career. Paramedics that actually like him! Dispatch who will miss his Voice? And many others that just want to make sure he was leaving!

The Last Dinner!(The Last Shift) Tears by family members and fellow brothers! A great testament to the effect you had on the job. Walking out proud.

Check out the photos from the different events. Anyone with discrimating pictures forward them to us!

The Adventure Begins.............