Saying 'goodbye' to a great man - gonna miss you Tarpey

John has been at Balfour for 23 years. I've only known him for 13, worked for him for about 7.... and he has done SO MUCH for me. I just adore him.

 We took him to dinner...



embarrassed him some...


and heard SO MANY funny stories.

I'm searching for the right gift, the right thank you... the right words.

He protected me (my job), he fought for me, he lets T and I stay at his houses (so I can afford a vacation) - he is SO generous and amazing and I adore him.

I need the right words.  But John Tarpey, thank you.  FOR EVERYTHING.

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