Mark Hopper Retirement Party

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MARK HOPPER RETIREMENT PARTY

On Friday, September 15th, 2006 at 1100 hours, Master Patrol Officer Mark Hopper will be bidding the Tampa Police Department farewell after 25 years of service. Please join us in the 7th Floor Break room to bid him farewell.. Refreshments will be served and anyone planning to attend please let forward an e-mail to MPO Judy Diaz (judy.diaz@tampagov.net) prior to September 8th so that the food can be ordered.

Additionally, anyone wishing to speak, please let Judy know that as well.

Anyone wishing to make a donation to off set the costs may do so but is not required.

Retirement

When a good man leaves the line and retires to a better life, many are jealous, some are pleased and yet others, who may have already retired, wonder. We wonder if they know what they are leaving behind, because we already know. We know for example that after a lifetime of camaraderie that few experience, it will remain as a longing for those past times.

We know in the law enforcement life there is a fellowship which lasts long after the uniforms are hung up in the back of the closet. We know even if he throws them away, they will be on him with every step and breath that remains in his frame. We also know how the very bearing of the man speaks of what he was and in his heart still is.

These are the burdens of the job. You will still look at people suspiciously, still see what others do not see or choose to ignore and always will look at the rest of the law enforcement world with a respect for what they do; only grown in a lifetime of knowing.

Never think for one moment you are escaping from the life. You are only escaping the "job" and we are merely allowing you to leave "active" duty.

So what I wish for you, is that you ease into retirement, but in your heart never forget for one moment that "Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called children of God," and you are still a member of the greatest fraternity the world has ever known.

Author unknown

Mark,

Enjoy your retirement Buddy... I'm Jealous, but I to will be there very soon !!!!!!!

:devil:

ENJOY YOUR RETIREMENT MI AMOR, HAVE FUN, AND REMEBER, LIFE IS SHORT SO LIVE EACH DAY LIKE IT'S YOUR LAST.

HASTA LA VISTA PAPI