My Retirement
Colonel Anna Rivers presenting me with a certificate for a Meritorious Service Medal (first oak leave cluster.)
Colonel Anna Rivers officiated. Here I am listening to the retirement orders being read (I was presented a Meritorious Service Medal just prior.)
Retired Master Sergeant Ducharme!
Looking at a congratulations letter from President George W. Bush.
Here, my wife Irma was presented with a thank you letter for helping me with my career.
The honor guard presented me with a flag, as Mr. Tommy Young sang "God Bless the USA."
Mr. Tommy Young sang "God Bless the USA" while I held the US flag the honor guard just presented me.
Here I am attempting to thank everyone involved with putting on my retirement ceremony.
Roses for my wife -- putting up with me isn't easy!
My son, SrA Scott Ducharme, firefighter, came down from Hurlburt Field, Florida for my retirement.
My son and me hold the shadow box which was present to me upon my retirement.
My retirement cake.
My daughter, Kaitlyn, and me downtown San Antonio.
Scott, Emma, Jordon & Taylor.
Scott & Emma
Scott and Jordon
Taylor.....say "Cheese!"
My granddaughter, Hailey..."Hurry up and take the picture, please..."
My son, Chris, at the luncheon.
Dinner in the Tower of Americas Emma, Dad & Mom Alvarado, Irma and Kaitie.
Another luncheon picture. The End
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