mangy1983 51 Posted June 23, 2011 Report Share Posted June 23, 2011 Well my dad hit 65 on the 21st of June and with it came mandatory retiral from the coastguards. He was in the coastguards for a total of 32 years, 16 of which were as a station officer in charge of the local rescue team and what a retiral. They put on training for his team last Wednesday up in the Coastguard helicopter in order to secretly set-up a retiral party for him next to their drop off point which was next to the local school. So l'd like to say big ups to my old man for all his dedication to the local coastguards. cheers Callum http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGvA-NSFB9E http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bbd7ZK-QEow 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scent 509 Posted June 23, 2011 Report Share Posted June 23, 2011 you should be well proud of your old man ,imagine how many lives were saved over the 32 years he worked Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jigsaw 11,902 Posted June 23, 2011 Report Share Posted June 23, 2011 RESPECT for you father,isnt that a great reason to be remembered. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
steve66 3,811 Posted June 23, 2011 Report Share Posted June 23, 2011 Got alot of respect for the rescue services , well done 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mooch. 177 Posted June 23, 2011 Report Share Posted June 23, 2011 Full respect to those who risk their lives to save the lives of others. I hope he enjoys his retirement. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KittleRox 2,147 Posted June 23, 2011 Report Share Posted June 23, 2011 Respect and awe the best Quote Link to post Share on other sites
darbo 4,779 Posted June 23, 2011 Report Share Posted June 23, 2011 total respect to your dad hope he enjoys his retirement. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BULLDOUG 199 Posted June 24, 2011 Report Share Posted June 24, 2011 :notworthy: Respect to your Dad mate YIS D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jimmys shop 182 Posted June 24, 2011 Report Share Posted June 24, 2011 Very nice Callum ,hope he enjoys his retirement . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lab 10,979 Posted June 24, 2011 Report Share Posted June 24, 2011 Time to sit back and relax for your old man............done his bit!!....... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rocky1 942 Posted June 24, 2011 Report Share Posted June 24, 2011 bet your very proud of your dad i take my hat of 2 the service men of our country Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FUJI 17,729 Posted June 24, 2011 Report Share Posted June 24, 2011 Can only echo whats already beed said..much respect to your old man and hope he can enjoy a long and healthy retirement .ATB Andy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gnasher16 31,602 Posted June 24, 2011 Report Share Posted June 24, 2011 Good for him....and good for you that you show your pride in what he,s achieved....good lad Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scothunter 12,609 Posted June 24, 2011 Report Share Posted June 24, 2011 (edited) tell him to enjoy his retirement from me he has earned it many times over Edited June 24, 2011 by scothunter Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mangy1983 51 Posted June 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2011 Thanks for the good wishes guys I will be sure to pass them onto the old man. As he says himself there have been a h311 of a lot of changes in his 32 year career, for instance there was no helicopter when he started and they were still using Breeches Buoy whilst training but never in anger. Its amazing how modern technology can sometimes enhance the efficiency of a variety of rescues etc. and how some-things that were deemed impossible 32 years ago are reality today. cheers Callum Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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