Blueliner Posted March 27, 2020 Report Share Posted March 27, 2020 Gents. This chapter started on June 4th, 1990 at 0800 hrs and it all ended this morning at 0700 hrs. March 27th, 2020. I made it through my career relatively unscathed. I had one bout of cancer (God was looking out for me for sure) and a few burns, bruises, scrapes and sprains...and only 1 divorce ...over 29 years and 10 months of service. I AM NOW OFFICIALLY RETIRED from the Fire and Emergency Medical Services.Β π²π It's kind of weird to be honest. Surreal. And it's unfortunate that I wasn't able to have a send off party like we always do for retirees. I'll maybe get it another day down the road. And I have postponed my retirement of a trip to Germany for another day for obvious reasons. So it's a little bittersweet in that regard. BUT...I'm fortunate to have been a able-bodied servant to my fellow man for almost 30 years. And I am grateful for what I now have as I move on to the next chapter of life at the ripe ol' age of 51. I've got my health. And I've got plenty of plans, and am willing and able.Β I feel a little guilty leaving at this moment with so much going on. Well...I'm not gonna lie...not TOO guilty. My replacement is a good dude who has a well-earned reputation of pretty much being a badass. The Division is in great hands as everyone is dealing with CV. The good news for you guys is now I'll be able to post even moreπ€£ Singing off as EMS-C #60981 Β 3 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
concha Posted March 27, 2020 Report Share Posted March 27, 2020 Β Thanks for your service, brother. Enjoy the extended R&R... Β Β Β 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueliner Posted March 27, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2020 2 minutes ago, concha said: Β Thanks for your service, brother. Enjoy the extended R&R... Β Β Β Thanks, conch. Looking forward to it.Β ππ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bormio Posted March 27, 2020 Report Share Posted March 27, 2020 Best of luck and congratulations! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueliner Posted March 27, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2020 Just now, Bormio said: Best of luck and congratulations! Thank you, sir!Β π Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thc6795 Posted March 27, 2020 Report Share Posted March 27, 2020 10 minutes ago, Blueliner said: Gents. This chapter started on June 4th, 1990 at 0800 hrs and it all ended this morning at 0700 hrs. March 27th, 2020. I made it through my career relatively unscathed. I had one bout of cancer (God was looking out for me for sure) and a few burns, bruises, scrapes and sprains...and only 1 divorce ...over 29 years and 10 months of service. I AM NOW OFFICIALLY RETIRED from the Fire and Emergency Medical Services.Β π²π It's kind of weird to be honest. Surreal. And it's unfortunate that I wasn't able to have a send off party like we always do for retirees. I'll maybe get it another day down the road. And I have postponed my retirement of a trip to Germany for another day for obvious reasons. So it's a little bittersweet in that regard. BUT...I'm fortunate to have been a able-bodied servant to my fellow man for almost 30 years. And I am grateful for what I now have as I move on to the next chapter of life at the ripe ol' age of 51. I've got my health. And I've got plenty of plans, and am willing and able.Β I feel a little guilty leaving at this moment with so much going on. Well...I'm not gonna lie...not TOO guilty. My replacement is a good dude who has a well-earned reputation of pretty much being a badass. The Division is in great hands as everyone is dealing with CV. The good news for you guys is now I'll be able to post even moreπ€£ Singing off as EMS-C #60981 Β Congrat bro. Enjoy life. Play golf as much as you can. Or at least until the media forces all the courses to close.Β 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueliner Posted March 27, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2020 Just now, thc6795 said: Congrat bro. Enjoy life. Play golf as much as you can. Or at least until the media forces all the courses to close.Β Haha! I will. I started playing last year getting ready for retirement. But of course I can't go anywhere. But that'll change at some point. I am definitely ready for the next chapter.Β π 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
World Citizen Posted March 27, 2020 Report Share Posted March 27, 2020 @BluelinerΒ Congrats to you brother.Β Wish it would have been a better send off for you.Β Enjoy your retirement and I hope you remain happy and healthy.Β Β 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxchoboian Posted March 27, 2020 Report Share Posted March 27, 2020 Congratulations. Enjoy whatever you choose.Β 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I AM IRONMAN Posted March 27, 2020 Report Share Posted March 27, 2020 Congratulations brother. Appreciate your service! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsefly Posted March 27, 2020 Report Share Posted March 27, 2020 59 minutes ago, Blueliner said: Gents. This chapter started on June 4th, 1990 at 0800 hrs and it all ended this morning at 0700 hrs. March 27th, 2020. I made it through my career relatively unscathed. I had one bout of cancer (God was looking out for me for sure) and a few burns, bruises, scrapes and sprains...and only 1 divorce ...over 29 years and 10 months of service. I AM NOW OFFICIALLY RETIRED from the Fire and Emergency Medical Services.Β π²π It's kind of weird to be honest. Surreal. And it's unfortunate that I wasn't able to have a send off party like we always do for retirees. I'll maybe get it another day down the road. And I have postponed my retirement of a trip to Germany for another day for obvious reasons. So it's a little bittersweet in that regard. BUT...I'm fortunate to have been a able-bodied servant to my fellow man for almost 30 years. And I am grateful for what I now have as I move on to the next chapter of life at the ripe ol' age of 51. I've got my health. And I've got plenty of plans, and am willing and able.Β I feel a little guilty leaving at this moment with so much going on. Well...I'm not gonna lie...not TOO guilty. My replacement is a good dude who has a well-earned reputation of pretty much being a badass. The Division is in great hands as everyone is dealing with CV. The good news for you guys is now I'll be able to post even moreπ€£ Singing off as EMS-C #60981 Β Congrats! Β 29 years, that's a testament toΒ your commitment and level of service. Β Enjoy!Β 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noonereal Posted March 27, 2020 Report Share Posted March 27, 2020 I am happy for you. Enjoy your next chapter.Β 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slotback Right Posted March 27, 2020 Report Share Posted March 27, 2020 Congratulations man! Thank you for being on the front lines, protecting us all. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBP66 Posted March 28, 2020 Report Share Posted March 28, 2020 Congrats and thanks for your service to the public!....π Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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