Honorary Ash Grove Luncheon

Ash Grove hosted an honorary luncheon for Dad's retirement on April 26, 2016

The luncheon was held in the A-frame.

It was impressive to walk into a room filled with every available employee.   

That sight was a real tribute and compliment to him.  

They served hoagie sandwiches, chips and drinks. After a speech about Dad’s 27 years 

of service and how the records show the amount spent on major break downs decreased 

noticeably when Dad took over, they asked Dad to say a few words. He thanked 

Ash Grove for a good job that allowed our family to have a good living and then he said, 

“Some of you have given me a hard time occasionally because I have so many kids, 

but I just want to say that there is nothing that brings me more joy that my family.   

I would not give them up for anything.  And…. I also want you to know that when I 

retired, my kids bought me a Bay Liner Bass Boat with a 125 HP motor.”    There were 

some ooo’s and ah’s and some chuckles as well and they lined up to see the picture 

Dad conveniently had on his phone. :) 

They also served cake and ice cream.  

I didn't get a before shot. :(

This is the nice plague they gave Dad.

The plant the day of the luncheon.