Jeff's Great Retirement Party

Jeff has been counting down the days until he could retire from the Air Force with twenty years of service. This fall the time finally came for him to retire, so of course he threw a great party to celebrate. Family and friends from all over came to cheer him on and thank him for his service, and those who couldn't be there sent well wishes and congratulations. Terri and Blake wished him "Fair winds and following seas from the Navy."

It's a party!

Ken and I helped blow up the helium balloons

After the National Anthem, Jeff said a few words to start the ceremony, with special mention of his mom and grandma who have passed on.

Sabrina getting emotional, Savannah assisting with Jeff's retirement pin

Jeff wearing his retirement pin

Chief Williams and Jeff

Chief Williams provided Jeff with a wonderful send off, complete with stories about Jeff's inspiring dedication to work and study and his many contributions to the safety of his fellow airmen.

Sabrina, Jeff, and Jeff's old friends Todd and Joe with their wives. Joe arrived late, but his rendition of the National Anthem was worth waiting for!

Cake beautifully decorated by Aunt Wanda

Jeff preparing to cut the cake

Jeff cuts the cake assisted by Wanda.

Apologies to the many others in attendance that we didn't get good photos of.