Keirik Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 So I did a thing a week ago that became officially official at 12pm Monday and retired. I won’t go into too many details yet about who,what,where,why,when but unfortunately a work related injury cut short a career after 15 years. It is what it is and I fully welcome this change and challenge in my life that kicks in thoughts of “what’s next.” I had two careers so if a third one is necessary I will take it from there. We shall see, but it’s been a long road and just happy to have a chapter closed that has been processing already for quite a long time. I can answer some simple question eventually, mostly in that long police thread in the political section that might give some insight here and there. My only true regret is that our resident other cop friend @Niko finally got on my job is the same time I leave. I had very high hopes to work together but it just wasn’t meant to be. a big thanks to @NYR2711for listening to me in group texts. There were a few dark days of the job just screwing around but I hold no judgement. Another big thank to @Dave if he is AJ about a few PM messages during BLM and all that situation explaining myself. Furthermore, a thank you to everyone for taking a slow approach for every police involved shooting over the years just to unpack rather than jump to a conclusion. @Phil and @Pete I say this to you mostly. Thank you. We have disagreed but it’s been kept civil and healthy. That’s all I could ever ask for. My door is always open if anyone has questions or concerns that I might be able to answer more honestly in retirement. love you all! I’m gonna miss the clowns but never the circus. LGR! My new sole focus. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsm7302 Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 Congrats man! You will unpack a lot over the next year or so regarding the job and all that you saw, dealt with, felt, and buried. A new life of freedom is upon you and it comes with a huge sigh of relief with how things have changed so astronomically over the past 10 or so years in law enforcement. The job is not what it used to be; for those in it for the right reasons and just went to work with the best intentions to protect and serve, the lack of trust is unsettling. Stay safe, stay mentally well and LETS GO RANGERS!!!! Congratulations!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 Congrats dude! Looks like you'll be around a lot more now haha. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Heaven Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 Damn, now I can't drop a name if I get pulled over on LI. Congrats and good luck on what your new endeavors may be. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 Let the buckets roll!!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 (edited) 8 hours ago, Keirik said: So I did a thing a week ago that became officially official at 12pm Monday and retired. I won’t go into too many details yet about who,what,where,why,when but unfortunately a work related injury cut short a career after 15 years. It is what it is and I fully welcome this change and challenge in my life that kicks in thoughts of “what’s next.” I had two careers so if a third one is necessary I will take it from there. We shall see, but it’s been a long road and just happy to have a chapter closed that has been processing already for quite a long time. I can answer some simple question eventually, mostly in that long police thread in the political section that might give some insight here and there. My only true regret is that our resident other cop friend @Niko finally got on my job is the same time I leave. I had very high hopes to work together but it just wasn’t meant to be. a big thanks to @NYR2711for listening to me in group texts. There were a few dark days of the job just screwing around but I hold no judgement. Another big thank to @Dave if he is AJ about a few PM messages during BLM and all that situation explaining myself. Furthermore, a thank you to everyone for taking a slow approach for every police involved shooting over the years just to unpack rather than jump to a conclusion. @Phil and @Pete I say this to you mostly. Thank you. We have disagreed but it’s been kept civil and healthy. That’s all I could ever ask for. My door is always open if anyone has questions or concerns that I might be able to answer more honestly in retirement. love you all! I’m gonna miss the clowns but never the circus. LGR! My new sole focus. Congrats, dude. As someone who recently had a hip replacement, I can sympathize with the conflicting feelings around your body not letting you "go out" on your own terms, and I hope that your injury is not one that effects other aspects of your life. It's been a wild ride for sure, going back what, 15 years or so? I certainly have learned to appreciate our conversations via PM that allowed us to come to an understanding. The ability for both of us to take it offline and say to each other " see this post right here, you're being a dick, why do you have to be the way you are?" or "It feels like you're saying this, is that what you meant?" has helped a ton. I hope you enjoy the next chapter, I'm sure it'll be interesting. I wouldn't be surprised to see you take up a role as a botanist in Hungary or something else off the beaten path. But we'll always have BSBH. Edited October 25, 2022 by Pete 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodka Drunkenski Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 @Keirikall the best brother, hope you find something you love to take up the time 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morphinity 2.0 Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 Congrats on calling it a (another) career! @Phil will contact you to hire as a moderator. It's just like being a cop, really. Plus we have great benefits and the pay can't be beat! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodka Drunkenski Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 2 minutes ago, Morphinity 2.0 said: Congrats on calling it a (another) career! @Phil will contact you to hire as a moderator. It's just like being a cop, really. Plus we have great benefits and the pay can't be beat! I see how it is now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 10 minutes ago, Morphinity 2.0 said: Congrats on calling it a (another) career! @Phil will contact you to hire as a moderator. It's just like being a cop, really. Plus we have great benefits and the pay can't be beat! @Keirik...hey man! Tell me Morph wouldn't be a fixture at our Ranger game get-togethers!!! Dude would fit like a glove!!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siddious Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 keith in a month at Times Square taking photos with tourists^ in all seriousness congrats dude. I’ve always said being a cop is a job you couldn’t pay me enough to do but I appreciate the hell out of people who can. You told me some stuff, i don’t know the whole story, but it sounds like it resolved itself finally to your benefit so I’m happy for you. take some time and enjoy it before starting something new. I’ve got 35 years or so before I can retire so enjoy it for both of us 1 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 1 hour ago, Morphinity 2.0 said: Congrats on calling it a (another) career! @Phil will contact you to hire as a moderator. It's just like being a cop, really. Plus we have great benefits and the pay can't be beat! I actually endorsed this move, there needs to be somebody on staff who actually reads the board and pays attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morphinity 2.0 Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 3 minutes ago, Pete said: I actually endorsed this move, there needs to be somebody on staff who actually reads the board and pays attention. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keirik Posted October 25, 2022 Author Share Posted October 25, 2022 Thank you everyone. I really do appreciate it! Let the fun begin! :) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karan Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 My sincere condolences to your wife. And hopfuly thiss wont br the emd of the late nught classic Keirik posts! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrooksBurner Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 Congrats dude. Now I don’t want to see any more “just turned on the game” posts in the 2nd period of a GDT. Be on time and be sharp. No excuses. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albatrosss Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 congrats, bro. will you still be packing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keirik Posted October 25, 2022 Author Share Posted October 25, 2022 4 hours ago, Karan said: My sincere condolences to your wife. And hopfuly thiss wont br the emd of the late nught classic Keirik posts! Woah nice touch with the typos and all! This is just the beginning ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keirik Posted October 25, 2022 Author Share Posted October 25, 2022 2 hours ago, CCCP said: congrats, bro. will you still be packing? Always lol 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaveByRichter35 Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 Retired!!! So what you're saying is the next time we all get together the first, second, and third round is on you? Bro, you're too generous! Congratulations!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keirik Posted October 26, 2022 Author Share Posted October 26, 2022 1 hour ago, SaveByRichter35 said: Retired!!! So what you're saying is the next time we all get together the first, second, and third round is on you? Bro, you're too generous! Congratulations!!! Fixed income now. Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaveByRichter35 Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 4 minutes ago, Keirik said: Fixed income now. Lol Ok so we have you covered then. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keirik Posted October 26, 2022 Author Share Posted October 26, 2022 3 minutes ago, SaveByRichter35 said: Ok so we have you covered then. Oh I’ll buy a round. I ain’t starving by any means 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keirik Posted October 26, 2022 Author Share Posted October 26, 2022 (edited) Thank you again everyone! Edited October 26, 2022 by Keirik 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 Oh wow, good luck. We’ll miss you. bye 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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