Sunday, May 12, 2013

Retirement Day Ceremony



After 26 years of service in the US Army Chris had his official retirement ceremony this past Thursday morning.  While we are not leaving until the second week of June, we scheduled the ceremony this past week to allow plenty of time for family to fly in to join us .  Thanks to the band's publicity section for the wonderful photo of us at the ceremony.  After 26 years in the US Military Academy Band at West Point, of which I've been along for the whole ride, the good and bad along the way, Chris will leave in June and we'll start a whole new chapter of our lives.




This is a photo of the band during the 2007 outdoor summer concert series at Trophy Point.  There is a beautiful view from this location out to the Hudson River, it is a very pretty place to have concerts each summer.


When we head out in June we have lots of great memories and photos to take with us.

5 comments:

The Painted Garden said...

Congratulations Chris on your retirement. Wishing you and Ruth much happiness, joy and fun in your new life.
Blessings,
Erin

Catherine Holman said...

Congratulations to your husband and thanks to you both for your service to our country!

Miss Val's Creations said...

Happy retirement to Chris! All his hard work and dedication has paid off. I hope you guys have a smooth, easy move to retirement land with many years of relaxation and happiness!

Celestina Marie said...

Hi Ruth,
Congrats to Chris for his 26 years of service and dedication. What a wonderful accomplishment and with you by his side. The pics are wonderful. I know you are both looking forward to the new chapter in your life and many new memories to be made in your new home.
Wishing you the very best always.
Congrats again.
Hugs, Celestina Marie

Anonymous said...

Congratulations and all the best to both of you. Enjoy your time.

P.S Ruth : theredberry blog is inactive by now and is replaced by Encre et Couleurs. See my profile.

Blessings
Hélène