Last week we went down to New Braunfels to attend the retirement party for our long time friends Pat and Harvey Hueter. Harvey is just retiring from Comal County as a deputy sheriff where he has been for the last 7 or so years. Harv is also a retired Army Colonel helicopter pilot, Purple Heart recipient, and Vietnam vet; and after all that, decided to become a deputy when most people, like myself, thought retirement was heading to the beach. Super guy ... and Comal County is losing one of its best!

It was a surprise party at the Gristmill restaurant in Gruene and here he is with Pat as they entered.

The cake was a really well done replica of his badge.

And here is the guest of honor opening a few of his gifts while Pat entertains two of their three granddaughters.