Police Department Farewell Picnic

Last night our family headed over to a farewell picnic that the police department held in honor of Jed and his upcoming departure. It was an enjoyable and casual evening with many who showed up to offer their best wishes....and have some of the yummy food.


Chief Dial

Chief and Corporal Swanson.

Rigdon with "Grandma" Dawn (over Parks and Recreation.)

Chowin down.

Officer Hammer, Officer Curnutt and his family.

From left: Officer Hintze, City Councilman Mr. Beatie, City Councilman Mr. Russell, Officer Peterson and his wife.

Officer Tincher.

Officer Mohler cooking up the hamburger patties.

Jed's fellow officers presented him with a few words of wisdom, a few jokes (at Jed's expense of course)....


....and a gift with a card.


The gift turned out to be a Ka-bar knife - an old style Marine fighting weapon.

Bob and Jed are really good buddies.

Jed then was given the chance to say a few words. Although he's laughing here, he did have some more serious and emotional moments that got us all a bit teary-eyed.

Lots of love coming right up.

Aubrey couldn't pass up the opportunity to give her daddy a hug too.

Shakin' hands with Chief Dial.

Our family.

Aubrey's behind the camera now.

Where are the parents of these kids, I mean really, who lets their kids run around wild like this?

Munchin' away.

Rigdon running off like usual.

Our boys never waste an opportunity to wrestle around.

I think they're tired of getting their picture taken, what do you think? I guess a bunch of cops are the last group of people you want to tick off.

Beth (City Clerk)

City clerks.

The guys posing for a few final pictures.

I told the guys to do a funny shot...so Officer Swanson pulled out his pepper spray and let it fly. That's not quite what I was thinking of but really funny!

Sorry friends and family, I wanted to invite you to but I was informed that it was meant for just the city employees and their immediate families. We'll try to put something together soon for all of you too.

Thank you to the City Council and Police Department for putting this on for our family, we really appreciate all of your love and support.

Even Mayor Christensen showed up to offer his support as well.