We started today with the final section meeting of the session. This is our family within the family and section 4 was blessed to have amazing leader in Liane. She was always positive and inspirational even when things were tough. She is a 27 year veteran of the bureau and has done some incredible things in her career. Getting selected to be a Counselor, (which is very difficult), the icing on the cake as she will retire at the end of the month. We gave her some well deserved tokens of our appreciation. A picture of our section, signed by all of us, a set of luggage for all of her world travelling and a few bottles of her favorite vino! Liane also handed out the coveted Yellow Brick, signifying you completed the 6.1 mile obstacle, trail, road run. I will display this brick proudly because it stands for more than just one run. Since 1981 they have been earned signifying the way the Marines used to mark the trail. It also stands for the fitness dedication that each one of us held each other to and of course the weekly challenges culminating to the YBR.
Next was graduation rehearsal (they have it down to a science). We have cues, taped areas on the stage and choreographed moves which will help make it go quickly and smoothly. I however am confident that someone or ones, will botch it at some point, I mean there are 227 people it's really just a numbers game. Unit Chief McCormick will read names and we will receive our diplomas and shake the hand of Director Comey himself who keeps the NA a top priority.
Tomorrow we have meetings a luncheon and tours, Friday is Graduation Day!
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| Last address to the class |
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| Liane's signed photo |
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| Liane and Carla presenting the rest. |
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| Jersey Mike |
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