does anyone know of some good inspiration words for a father who is retiring?
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cla28luv4bass asked:
Dad is retiring after about 30 years of being in the military. Can not find the words.
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October 21st, 2007 13:19
dedicating, hard working, passionate, caring.
October 23rd, 2007 08:04
Tell him, that you are proud of him and that his nation is proud of him. Also, tell him that you love him.
October 28th, 2007 02:50
“What lies before us and what lies behind us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.”
October 29th, 2007 04:12
Ingore the person who write first and ask your family. is it for a speech?? if so maybe add stories of him being in the army and mention how hes been a asset to them and yourself.
November 2nd, 2007 02:44
are you making some kind of speech or something or just a random visit to tell him that you are proud of him??? You are his daughter so pretty much anything you tell him is going to be just fine. Just get some kind of frame that you can put one of his old uniforms in so he can put it on the wall and it will remind him everyday of how proud you are of him.
November 3rd, 2007 10:03
Good bye Air Force we’re leaving you at last
so take you stinking fly by pass and
shove them up your …………. oh I am sorry that is not very christian like. But that is something some Officers sang to my dad when he retired after 20 years of service.
God Bless
November 5th, 2007 19:57
use what u got!….no words… eg:
“today is a milestone not only for my dad but for me, over the years my fathers achievemnets in his work, no matter how seemingly unregocnised, mean’t the world to me, as my hero grew, so did i! In writting this speech i had no words too explain my dads life to suit all these over-eager ears, which are only over eager because they don’t have to make a speech! But the words escaped me because i finally got a chance to sit down and think why i was proud of my father, and it astounded me. So keep it dad while u still can u ol’ bastard!
November 6th, 2007 00:38
I read once that a person who has a right to boast doesn’t have to.
Dad, you have plenty to boast about it if you wanted to, but you never would.
So I’m glad we have this chance today to tell you just how much you mean to us, how much we admire you, and how grateful we are to you for being the colleague, the friend, and the special part of the family you have been to everyone here today.
We all count ourselves incredibly lucky – - lucky to have had your example, – lucky to have had your guidance, – lucky to have had your support.
It’s difficult for me to find the words to tell you how much you mean to me- to everyone here today. You have touched so many people over the years. I would like to share a poem to tell you how much you mean to me:
What Makes a Dad
God took the strength of a mountain,
The majesty of a tree,
The warmth of a summer sun,
The calm of a quiet sea,
The generous soul of nature,
The comforting arm of night,
The wisdom of the ages,
The power of the eagle’s flight,
The joy of a morning in spring,
The faith of a mustard seed,
The patience of eternity,
The depth of a family need,
Then God combined these qualities,
When there was nothing more to add,
He knew His masterpiece was complete,
And so,
He called it … Dad
Dad, thank you for being you and I hope you enjoy the next stage of your life. I know I look forward to sharing it with you.
November 11th, 2007 22:40
Oh I so identify with you! My Dad retired after 30 years also, and then I only had him around before he passed away with a heart attack just a year afterward. So here’s what I recommend: “Dad I want to applaud your long years within the Military. Although you won’t be wearing a uniform any longer, I’ll always think of you as the hero that you are, first to me, setting an example and teaching me responsibility; second to our country, going into harm’s way making sure that those values I learned from you were available to everyone; and thirdly to the generations that arise from you for the future. I hope that you will always remember how your work has influenced my life, and given me opportunities. Happy retirement, Dad, I love you.”
November 13th, 2007 11:31
well those who don’t respect u, are reported..
tell him that u r proud of him and u love him,, and that it’s ur time to enjoy ur life..