Captain Gary Laprad Retires
Captain Gary Laprad has retired. Apparently he didn't opt for letting many people know before he left and I found out for sure after the fact. Gary Laprad, Bumpass as many call him, comes from a family of firefighters. Gary's father, Charlie E. Laprad Sr., and his two brothers Micheal "Mikey" and Charlie "Eddie" Jr. worked for the Roanoke Fire Department. There has been a Laprad, from this family, in the FD for the past 58 years. There were some other Laprads in the department but from what I understand they weren't all related.
This picture was taken around 1994 by Maurice Wiseman in front of the Garden City Station 11. Gary was hired on February 3, 1986, his retire date will be February 1, 2007 giving him 21 years in the department. He worked his last day last week. From what I hear, he will be going to teach at a local school. Gary was most recently assigned as Captain at Station 3 on B Shift. I wish you a long and healthy retirement Gary.
This picture was taken around 1994 by Maurice Wiseman in front of the Garden City Station 11. Gary was hired on February 3, 1986, his retire date will be February 1, 2007 giving him 21 years in the department. He worked his last day last week. From what I hear, he will be going to teach at a local school. Gary was most recently assigned as Captain at Station 3 on B Shift. I wish you a long and healthy retirement Gary.
5 comments:
Wimp Gary, Good luck in your next career, we will miss you on B shift.
Kenny
Congratulation "Lil Buddy" on your retirement. Best of luck with your new career. The department certainly lost a wealth of knowledge when you left. You will be greatly misses by all on B Shift.
Gary had mentioned to me a few months ago that he was going, but didn't narrow it down. Congrats Gary, another fine example of experience leaving the department. Good luck pal.
Bumpass, Who Im I going to play Jeopardy with now? And who are you going to pass of the Bumpass 2000 vent brick to? I sure wish you well in the new job and come by and see us when you get a chance. You are a good man, take care my friend.
You lucky *&^%*#
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