Friday, November 21, 2008

My Dad's Retirement

My dad had his last shift at the fire department Thursday through Friday morning. Since it was his last night at the department we suprised him with friends and pie. It was honoring to see how many people showed up for my dad. Some of his friends that were not on shift that night stopped by to see him. So, as we left I was wondering if he was going to have a nice night without any calls. Well, at 3:30 am they got a call of a fully engulfed house fire. They worked on this house until 6:30 am. Many probably don't know but it is rare to go to a fire let alone a big one. King 5 news was there and they ended up interviewing him. What a way to end your 33 years of service. Dad, I love you and you will never know how proud I am of you!


He showed the guests some of his equipment.









Some of the friends who showed up.





3 comments:

Jenni said...

Congratulations Henry! That is so exciting, I bet he and Mary are excited about this new season. Please give them congrats from the Burns family :) Hope your pregnancy is going well Olivia, I bet you cant wait to meet your new little one!

CunninghamRules!! said...

Your dad is awesome! Tell him congrats from the Cunningham clan

Rose said...

Henry rocks. I've always thought that. But what a way to end his career!!