24 Years of Service

We're so proud of Hubs' dad. Today is Papa Dan's last day serving as a fire fighter after 24 years of service.

Papa Dan is a name he received from the fire house. And it seems to be a pretty good reference to who Dan is to his fellow co-workers.

There was a luncheon today at the station. And we could not believe all of the trucks that came from surrounding stations to honor Dan.

Several firemen shared what Dan has meant in their lives. You could tell there were a lot of memories and a lot of respect. They shared about his character and witness and how Papa Dan has encouraged them not only in their work but also as men, husbands and fathers.

As his family, it was an honor to share this experience together. It was great to see all of his children so proud of him.

And it seems fitting that Papa Dan has decided to remain a part of the Pike Fire Fighters as chaplain.

*Top pics of Papa Dan in his fire fighter gear were taken by Jer.

**Just have to mention that I didn't get pics of all of Hubs' siblings. We didn't take these until the end and some had to get back to work/school.