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I didn't get a watch either...
June 01, 2020, 10:38 PM
gw3971I didn't get a watch either...
I guess the watch isn't really a thing. 27 years of Law enforcement. US immigration, Arizona Corrections and then 23 years as a police officer. Patrol, SRO, Detective.
On my way home I stopped for a soda. Ran into one of my middle school kids who I worked with 15 years earlier. She is now an adult and she came up to me and gave me a hug. She was with her father and he told me that when I arrested her, way back in the day, it saved her life. Not a bad way to go out.
June 01, 2020, 10:46 PM
ersatzknarfThank you for sharing.
Thank you for all the good you have done.
God bless you.
Enjoy your long vacation.
You earned it.
June 01, 2020, 10:47 PM
bushpilotCongratulations on making it through all that. The watch is secondary
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June 01, 2020, 11:00 PM
adobesigThat hug and recognition of a life changed is quite an accomplishment. Who know how many of those you have. Congratulations and you don't need a watch anymore.
June 02, 2020, 12:01 AM
Modern Day SavageSounds to me like that young lady gave you something much more valuable than a watch. Congratulations on a long and diverse career. You've earned this new chapter so go do something just as meaningful and enjoyable.
I take it you'll be logging some regular river time?
June 02, 2020, 01:43 AM
CPD SIGYou don’t need the watch.
That hug was worth way more than any watch your department could give you.
At the end of the day, you know what you’ve done, and you made a difference somewhere. Made the world, or your small part of it a better place.
CONGRATS!!!
Enjoy your never ending vacation!
I wish you a long and peaceful retirement!!!!
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June 02, 2020, 03:30 AM
RaiseHalCongrats, now everyday is Saturday even if it isn’t.
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June 02, 2020, 04:17 AM
BytesGW, thank you for your service and enjoy your retirement. That hug speaks volumes about your career.
June 02, 2020, 06:49 PM
Mikus36Congrats - Looks like we made it. Thank you for your service - Have fun - Take care - Sleep in - No Court !!!!
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June 02, 2020, 06:52 PM
6gunsYeah, that drive home is one you'll never forget! Retirement hug! That's what I'm hoping for.
Enjoy your free time!
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June 02, 2020, 07:25 PM
FlyingFrisianThank you for sharing and thank you for your service. Enjoy retirement!
June 02, 2020, 08:05 PM
SSgt USMC/VetCongrats and enjoy your retirement you Sir have earned it.
June 02, 2020, 08:16 PM
bald1Bravo Zulu! I too would value that hug higher than any watch I could have been presented with. Enjoy your quiet days in retirement.
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June 02, 2020, 08:44 PM
mikeyspizzaEnjoy retirement - you definitely earned it. Remember the hug!
June 02, 2020, 10:01 PM
SIGGUY (THE 1ST)I have to say in all the craziness going on right now, this was heart warming to read.
Thank you and congratulations for making a difference in someones life!!
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June 02, 2020, 10:07 PM
Skull LeaderCongrats, Brother! Enjoy yourself.
June 02, 2020, 10:13 PM
AZSigsCongrats and thanks for your service.
Getting shot is no achievement. Hitting your enemy is. NRA Endowment Member . NRA instructor June 03, 2020, 12:42 AM
maxdogCongratulations and thanks!
June 03, 2020, 03:55 AM
rangemasterCongratulations. I wish for many peaceful years to come for you.
June 03, 2020, 05:38 AM
r0guequote:
Originally posted by gw3971:
She was with her father and he told me that when I arrested her, way back in the day, it saved her life. Not a bad way to go out.
So much more precious than a watch. Congratulations sir, and BraVo!
