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Old 07-03-2012, 08:01   #1
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Retirement Ceremony

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I'm currently working a retirement ceremony for one of your guys who's retiring outside of group. The problem is I want to have his retirement ceremony done in a more SF traditional way, if any. If someone has a script that they can PM me that would be great or offer some advice. Thanks
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Old 07-03-2012, 17:35   #2
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We have several SF guys permanently at Bliss in the SF PMT Cell, including a CW4.

They may be able to assist you, best of luck.

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Old 07-04-2012, 10:14   #3
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I want to have his retirement ceremony done in a more SF traditional way,
Got A LOT of beer?

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Old 07-04-2012, 11:02   #4
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Got a LOT of beer?
Why was that in pink? NTM you forgot the pig (though that's usually the honoree's responsibility). In all seriousness, I've never seen a "uniquely SF" retirement ceremony (excepting the inclusion of the BoGB prior to the AS during the closing Honors; probably not something that would be well recieved in a conventional setting - despite the fact that the ceremony is for the retiree). The pomp and circumstance of an Army ceremony was always sufficient for those who had reached rarified heights, the rest of us were happy with everything from a handshake to a quiet presentation somewhere in the Co/Bn/Gp area depending on where we "hung our hats". The unique part has always been the party afterward. The memorable ones were exceptional because of who was being honored and who came to contribute to the mayhem. (When it's a "family business", it's all the crazy relations that make reunions interesting!)
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Old 07-04-2012, 11:06   #5
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Got a gasthaus nearby?

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Old 07-04-2012, 11:21   #6
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Old 07-04-2012, 15:37   #8
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We have several SF guys permanently at Bliss in the SF PMT Cell, including a CW4.

They may be able to assist you, best of luck.

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Old 07-06-2012, 09:16   #9
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Thanks, guys. I found some local help.
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Old 07-06-2012, 13:08   #10
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I'll retire just to create an excuse for a pig pickin'
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SF guys like lots of pretty girls around, the soft and cuddly kind.
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Old 07-07-2012, 22:26   #13
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Why was that in pink?
Fixed that!
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Old 07-07-2012, 23:40   #15
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what to soon??
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