You have been a great asset to the company and we will miss you very much. We always knew that our customers were in good hands when they were with you because you were patient and sensitive to their needs. We have appreciated that quality as well as your loyalty and willingness to accept assignments that were often beyond your normal duties. We will miss your commitment to excellence--and your cookies.
Retirement will be an adjustment but also an opportunity. I hope you will finally do the traveling you have been talking about, and that you will also write that book. You have been wise in the way you have planned your retirement. I hope it will work out well.
and please drop in to visit us from time to time.