We spent the day at Ft. Riley (Kansas) celebrating my niece’s husband’s retirement from the US Army. He has had a 28 year distinguished career. My niece retired a few years ago after a 24 year US Army career. It was an honor to be a part of the celebration. One of the traditional gifts to retirees from this unit is a rocking chair - with a plaque identifying rank, and deployments. Pete surprised his wife with a matching rocker with her own rank and deployment plaque. They can enjoy them on the porch on their Texas ranch. Their granddaughter Bailey was able to be here too, along with plenty of other family members.
Pete planned a fun afternoon for the whole group as well. We toured the horse barn of the Mounted Color Guard on base, and spent a couple of hours seeing the helicopters here. Pete flew Apaches, and he arranged for the group to see (and sit in) Apache, Blackhawk, and Chinook helicopters. This was a once in a lifetime opportunity and was probably the highlight of my husband’s day.
Thank you for your service Pete - and enjoy your well-earned retirement. We were honored to be a part of this day.
What a lovely celebration and some lovely photos to commemorate.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to your husband's niece and her husband. I love the matching rockers! Bless them for their service to the US.
ReplyDeleteHow exciting to have the opportunity to see and sit in the helicopters.
That’s amazing, so glad they honor his service and that you were able to participate. My dad was a veteran, served in the navy before I was born and Keith’s Dad was retired army and is buried at Arlington. We owe our veterans so much.
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