July 2014: Rick Grimes retires from ALFA (now Argentum)
I am so proud of Rick. He did a lot for seniors in America through his work as President/CEO of ALFA. When he retired, his staff showed their appreciation and respect for him as a leader and boss with the touching videotape below. They're cleaning out his office and it underscores some of his foibles (editing their work! re-telling the same stories! not getting his expenses turned in!) and it even refers to our dog--Casey Sue! This video was shown to us at a surprise going-away party and we were both overwhelmed and moved to tears. We are so grateful. What a wonderful and talented staff!
Linda
Linda
EVERY DAY RICK GRIMES MADE A DIFFERENCE
We're celebrating Mister Grimes
'Cause these have been the best of times
Every day, every day he made a difference.
We knew that we could count on Rick
To see us through the thin and thick
Every day, every day he made a difference.
All across the land he spoke
To advocate for senior folk
Every day, every day he made a difference.
He had the stories, had the lore
Some we'd heard ten times before
Every day, every day he made a difference.
Every day (every day) Every way (every way)
Gotta say, every day he made a difference
With cachet (with cachet) he held sway (he held sway)
Wish he'd stay, every day he made a difference
So urbane and erudite
If we wrote it, he'd rewrite
Every day, every day he made a difference.
On stage the man was quite a beaut
A decade in the same gray suit
Every day, well, okay there was no difference.
Every day (every day) Every way (every way)
No cliché, every day he made a difference
By the way (by the way) Can't repay (can't repay)
Wish he'd stay, every day he made a difference
We knew our CEO would go out with a bang
We'll find him leading his own motorcycle gang
A motorcycle gang
We guess it’s time for him to go
But, Rick, we hope that you will know
Every day, every day you made a difference.
Every day, every day he made a difference.
Every day…
Whoa – better not go on too long…
He’ll probably rewrite this song!
Every day, every day he made a difference.
When he’s gone we’re gonna sob.
Heck, he gave each one of us this job!
Every day
Whoa oh! We don’t know what to do…
Maybe we can hire Casey Sue…
Every day…(etc. to fade)
We're celebrating Mister Grimes
'Cause these have been the best of times
Every day, every day he made a difference.
We knew that we could count on Rick
To see us through the thin and thick
Every day, every day he made a difference.
All across the land he spoke
To advocate for senior folk
Every day, every day he made a difference.
He had the stories, had the lore
Some we'd heard ten times before
Every day, every day he made a difference.
Every day (every day) Every way (every way)
Gotta say, every day he made a difference
With cachet (with cachet) he held sway (he held sway)
Wish he'd stay, every day he made a difference
So urbane and erudite
If we wrote it, he'd rewrite
Every day, every day he made a difference.
On stage the man was quite a beaut
A decade in the same gray suit
Every day, well, okay there was no difference.
Every day (every day) Every way (every way)
No cliché, every day he made a difference
By the way (by the way) Can't repay (can't repay)
Wish he'd stay, every day he made a difference
We knew our CEO would go out with a bang
We'll find him leading his own motorcycle gang
A motorcycle gang
We guess it’s time for him to go
But, Rick, we hope that you will know
Every day, every day you made a difference.
Every day, every day he made a difference.
Every day…
Whoa – better not go on too long…
He’ll probably rewrite this song!
Every day, every day he made a difference.
When he’s gone we’re gonna sob.
Heck, he gave each one of us this job!
Every day
Whoa oh! We don’t know what to do…
Maybe we can hire Casey Sue…
Every day…(etc. to fade)