A Kentucky police chief signed off for the last time after 29 years of service with a tearful final call with his 10-year-old granddaughter by his side.
Saying goodbye to a job we’ve loved for decades isn’t easy. We build relationships and routines that become part of who we are. When retirement day comes, those final moments often bring tears.
This is especially true for police officers like Chief Fugitt, who don’t just leave a job but a brotherhood. After years of serving his community, hanging up his badge meant closing an important life chapter.
Chief Greg Fugitt of Louisa, Kentucky spoke with a shaky voice during his final radio message: “After 29 years of wearing this badge with pride and the past 14 years as your chief, the time has come to hang it up.”
“This job is more than a career it’s a calling and I was blessed to answer it,” Chief Greg Fugitt said on the radio.
As he delivered these words, young Laney sobbed beside him. The moment became even more special when the chief’s wife Kelli surprised him by coming on as the dispatcher, saying “Today we honor and celebrate Chief Greg Fugitt, Louisa Police Department.”
Their daughter Kesha captured everything on video.
Chief Fugitt signed off with “I’m officially 10-10. God bless and stay safe.”
May we all remember to appreciate the dedication of those who protect our communities and the families who support them through years of service.
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