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31. Oh how I enjoyed reading your summation of your incredible working journey and milestone celebration!How wonderful that

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Thu Aug 21, 2025, 09:58 AM

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your colleagues planned the perfect gathering. A testament to you that your work lives on globally! I was thinking about my sister who spent 42 years as a University librarian assistant. We had a family memorial but the library director wanted to have a separate memorial for her. She planned the entire event and I was overwhelmed with how many came. Some who had transferred elsewhere flew in for it from London, Boston, New York, Hawaii, and North Carolina. I knew she was well-liked at her job, but not to this extent. I wish she had retired before she died and had the experience of knowing the full extent of their appreciation. Enjoy every moment of your retirement adventure! 😊

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