Charlie Riggs… our mailman. Best. Mailman. EVER! Charlie is more than a mailman. He’s a friend. He always has a kind word – always. He takes pride in what he does. And, sadly (for us) he’s retiring. Today is his last day, I know he’s saying WOOHOO!!! To work so many years and finally be “on vacation”… what a relief! He is well loved in the neighborhood and he will be sorely missed!
In an ever changing world, it is nice to see Charlie’s smiling face every day. You could count on him to get your mail along with a kind word…
I wish Charlie’s replacement the best of luck. They have some big shoes to fill!
We miss you already Charlie and I KNOW Charlie [the beast] is going to miss you dearly, ha ha)! Come back and visit! I know I speak for all of us in the neighborhood. I have never heard anything but praise when your name is mentioned.
Here’s a little prayer for you Charlie! Catch you back here tomorrow!
Retirement
A new stage opens
on your life page
retirement day
day to say our good bye’s
to many you were special
The time has come to say good – bye
your time to leave a career behind
time to enter a well deserved rest period
blessing from God Almighty
How time did fly by?
through your long journey
on many roads you have travelled
a Glorious joyous time to remember
in God’s Grace and Mercy
well done, well done
Laughter, joy and tears,
you have shared with many
colleagues and friends over the years
beautiful memories will be so dear to all
taking the lessons you have taught us all
through the grace of God in to our hearts
God’s blessing you were to us all
Although we are sad to see you leave
many things today will remain
in our hearts and minds
Enter into your retirement
with joy and happiness
in the hand of God our Heavenly Father
to bless the green pastures
of your retirement years
Good bye, Good bye
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A delightful tribute to an efficient and friendly public servant and, more important, a good friend.
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Charlie is someone who truly cares about what he does… its so nice. We will all miss him dearly!
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Reblogged this on Wondering.
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That is a nice tribute! I hope he finds it here!
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Thank you Joan! I did print this out for him and put it inside a card just-in-case ;) such a nice guy, we’re wishing him a happy retirement!!
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