A Huge Day for Nate

[Nate Davey]

Today, I received my retirement orders. 1 Dec 12, after what will be 23 years in the Army, I will start the next chapter in my life. A very exciting, and a little scary day. Thought I would share with my friends here on the Creek.

[Tim McClelland]

Congratulations on your 23 year career. Thank you for serving. Hope the next phase of your life is filled with joy and lots of turning.

[Nate Davey]

Thanks Tim...my wifes name is Joy, so I hope the rest of my life is filled with "Joy" too:D

[Harvey Ghesser]

Thank you for your service and dedication, Nate. Congratulations!

[Ken Fitzgerald]

Congratulations Nate! Thank you for your service!

[Faust M. Ruggiero]

Nate, That is a big day. Take a year off and just turn and store wet rough outs before you start looking for your second career. Thanks for looking after us for so long.
faust

[Marty Eargle]

Congratulations and a heartfelt thank you for your service. Think of all the extra shavings you're going to be able to produce!

[Scott Gibbons]

Congratulations, and a virtual handshake for your years of dedication to this country and our freedom.

[Jamie Donaldson]

Carry on soldier, and we'll still be in the area! Be at ease!

[Tom Winship]

Good luck and joy in your retirement. I salute you and thank you for your service.

[Mike Willeson]

Thank you for your service Nate! I hope you know how much we appreciate those of you who served. Our country is what it is because of people like you!

[John Keeton]

And, the countdown begins!! Congrats and thanks for all you have done for our country!

[thomas prusak]

Thank you and congratulations Nate

[Curt Fuller]

Well congratulations on a great career and thank you so much for your service! Here's to another 23+ years in whatever you next endeavor might be.

[mickey cassiba]

Thanks and congratulations are in order. For you and Joy...military life can be rough for the whole family. Y'all deserve a break!

[Pete Jordan]

Congratulations Sir!

Thank you so much!

[Bernie Weishapl]

Congrats on your pending retirement Nate. Didn't spend as many years as you did but I know it is a tough life not only on you but the family. Thank you for your service. 12/2/2012 is the start of some fun and joy for you and your family.

[Harry Robinette]

Nate did my 20 years and retired US Air Force retired Dec 1 1993 looks like you started when I retired. Congrats and thanks for carrying on I know how hard it can be at times. You'll love retirement just make sure you have enough turning stock.

[David E Keller]

Thanks for your service, Nate! A big congrats on your upcoming retirement from the Army... I hope it allows you the time for family and turning that you've earned. Plus, you can grow a ponytail now if you want to!

[Ted Calver]

Congrats to you and Joy. On to the next career and hope it is as successful and rewarding as the last.

[Scott Hackler]

Congrats Nate! And a giant "thank you" for serving our country.

[Nate Davey]

Thank you all so very much. Without support from wonderful people like you we would not be able to do what we do. A special thank you to my fellow vets who set a high example for me to follow.

Doc, maybe a nice fu man chu mustache. My hair fled the scene years ago.

[Dan Forman]

Congrat's Nate, and thanks for serving us. Looks like you have plenty of time to decide on what your next direction will be, so don't sweat, something will make itself known to you.

Dan

[Alan Trout]

Congratulations Nate.

Alan

[Bill Bulloch]

December 1st .. you are going to need a big "FIGMO" Chart to get you though this year. This Feburary 1st will be the 33rd anniversity since my USAF retirement --- seem like yesterday.

[charlie knighton]

i salute you, where will you settle?

[Jim Burr]

I remember mine well...then went back into govt service...what a dummy!! Well done young man and thank you for your sacrifice!

[Hayes Rutherford]

Congradulations! Thats the best news i heard all day and another thanks for your service.

[Robert McGowen]

Thanks for your service, Nate!

[Kathy Marshall]

Congratulations Nate and a big Thank you for your service!

[Doug Herzberg]

Thank you for your service Nate. I hope you find retirement to be as rewarding and fulfilling as we have.

[Rich Engelhardt]

I don't know if I should offer congratulations or condolences...
I retired back in August & so far it hasn't been any fun :(.

I thought it would be like a long vacation - but - it's more like I did or said something inappropriate @ work and got sent home w/out pay. :D

[Lee Schierer]

Congratulations, and thank you for your service. Enjoy your final 12 months. Retirement is great, but does take some getting used to.

Lee - Capt USN-RET

[Baxter Smith]

Congrats Nate and thanks!

[John Pratt]

Congradulations on your service and pending retirement. I did the same three years ago. One day you wake up in the Army and just say to yourself that it is time to put the boots in the back of the closet. One of the most important things you can do for yourself right now is to get yourself a mentor to get you through the retirement process. Preferably someone that is recently retired and can help you with the in-and-outs of the system. It is a huge transition and in some ways tougher than coming into the service. Best of luck and if you need some tips that I learned, send me a PM.

[Joe Bradshaw]

Thanks for your service Nate. I retired from the navy in Oct. of 85 after 21 years. The mentor idea is a good one.

[Belinda Barfield]

Thanks for your service, and congratulations on your retirement. Just a bit of advice from the female side, be patient and ease Joy into the retirement. It can be tough to go from being self reliant and independent to having a man just lollygagging about the house all day. :D In all seriousness, it can be a difficult transition, especially if Joy is accustomed to being at home and having her own routine. If she works outside of the home it may be a little easier. Let the countdown begin!

[Rod Sheridan]

Thanks for your service, and congratulations on your retirement. Just a bit of advice from the female side, be patient and ease Joy into the retirement. It can be tough to go from being self reliant and independent to having a man just lollygagging about the house all day. :D In all seriousness, it can be a difficult transition, especially if Joy is accustomed to being at home and having her own routine. If she works outside of the home it may be a little easier. Let the countdown begin!

Very true Belinda.

Nate, congratulations on your pending retirement, hopefully you have already begun planning the next 23 years................Regards, Rod.

[Jim Rimmer]

Congratulations and thank you.

[Bruce Page]

Congrats Nate and thank you for your years of service!

Retirement, if done right, can be the best career choice of your life!

[Dave Ray]

Thank you Nate and happy days ahead.

[Scott T Smith]

Nate, ditto the previous comments thanking you for your service, and congratulations on your retirement! Hopefully we'll see more of you in New Hill now!

Scott

[Wil Limanen]

Great to be a short timer isn't it? I remember when my enlistment was up and was so glad to go home. I didn't spend quite as much time in as you did(7 years).
Good luck in the future and a thanks for your service.

Wil