Personal Milestone....
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12/06/01 10:50 PM
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I passed a personal milestone today… it was Thirty years ago today that I started working at WISH TV8. Well actually it was Thirty years ago that I started getting paid to work at WISH. My brother had worked at WISH the previous five years to me starting there and I stopped by on a regular (free) basis to help out and to learn the business. It was when he left and went to work teaching the Nikon School around the country that I was officially hired. As my boss Lee Giles (who hired me and is still my boss) said when he hired me, “Darn it, I guess we have to start paying you now.” I responded with, “ don’t worry your not paying me that much.” Fortunately he took it with the humor that I had intended….. he must have since I have been with him for thirty years now.
BTW I didn’t get a Gold Rolex today… but I did get something much more valuable…. A card signed by my friends in the newsroom, one of which has been a fellow employee and close friend for over Twenty Eight of those years…..
Paul L Brady
Onward to The Land of the Midnight Sun!
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12/06/01 10:52 PM
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That's quite a milestone, Paul....
...One that deserves recognition from all your friends. Count me as one greatful to count you as a friend.
Congratulations! Life a Chivas tonight in honor of your milestone.
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12/06/01 11:07 PM
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Congratulations on your 30 yrs. good friend. Thanks for the nice story and thanks for the continuing great work you do for all of us. Mike and Patty
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12/07/01 12:18 AM
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May I add congratulations to my friend Paul for a job well done, both at work for all those years, and here on the forums, where your pictures add so much. I have often said that the best part of hanging around these forums are the friends that you develop, and I truly value the time that I get to spend with you. Jim Johnson
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12/07/01 12:18 AM
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Congratulations Paul,
It is getting to be a rare thing in today's world where a person will stay in one job for 30 years. It is a wonderful milestone.
Keep up the great work.
Mary and Jeff 2beacons
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12/07/01 12:18 AM
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Congratulations Paul. That is a remarkable feat. I gave up on the CG after 23. Now it's been 13 at my present job. I'm not planning on seeing 30 at any job. Well done. Rich ------------------
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12/07/01 12:27 AM
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It's not too often that you see someone stay in the same company for that many years - congratulations Paul!
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12/07/01 01:01 AM
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Congrats of 30 years of dedicated service. I don't even start my 30th year on my job until March 4, 2002. I'm sure it seems like yesterday that you started at the station. Time flys when you're having fun! Bob
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12/07/01 01:05 AM
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Congratulations Paul!!! I like so many others here on the forum value your friendship and thank you for sharing your skills so freely.
Derith
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12/07/01 01:06 AM
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Congratulations Paul! What a special achievement. Your pictures and caring heart make these forums extra special. Looking forward to the day I will actually have the honor to meet you in person.
Dale
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12/07/01 01:30 AM
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Congratulations Paul!
Here's to another 30 years of working at a place you obviously love to work.
Dennis
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12/07/01 02:00 AM
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Congratulations on a very special milestone, Paul. I'm sure that over the past 30 years in television you have seen your job evolve in many ways. So much has changed with the evolution of computers, and you have always been at the cutting edge!
Thanks for all you share here.
Dave
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12/07/01 02:56 AM
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That is just so great Paul!!! From what I know of you...they are lucky they have you...and it's even better that you have made a life long friend in a fellow worker. Any thoughts on retirement?? Or are you having such a good time you plan to stay awhile longer?? Ruthie
Ruthie "Where words fail, Music speaks"
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12/07/01 10:12 AM
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Paul---Keep going as you are doing...You are too valuable to them (I assume) and certainly to us to take the risk by changing anything!! We at NELL are particularly indebted to you and your lovely Sue. Frank
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12/07/01 11:20 AM
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Congratulations Paul on celebrating 30+ years of doing what you love. It is nice to see that there is a business that will recognize dedication, hard work and talent. Enjoy this moment and many, many more to come. KYKEEPER - Pat
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12/07/01 11:31 AM
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That's great Paul! Especially for everyone to remember! You obviously are one of the lucky people to have a good job and enjoy it too! Congratulations! - Bob
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12/07/01 06:20 PM
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30 years!! That is a great milestone Paul. One to be really proud of. Did they make YOU riverdance yet???
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12/07/01 11:00 PM
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Congratulations Paul!
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12/07/01 11:13 PM
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Wow!! 30 years, Congratulations Paul
now that's news!
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12/07/01 11:40 PM
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Congrats Paul, 30 years is indeed rare air .
terry
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12/08/01 01:58 AM
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Congratulations Paul (& Sue, without whom things may have been very different) for reaching a great milestone. Working at the same place for 30 years and being remembered by your friends for all that you do certainly speaks for itself. Keep up the good work.
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12/08/01 02:28 AM
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12/08/01 02:25 PM
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What a wonderful milestone Paul. Congratulations to you. I know WISH-TV is what it is today because of your dedication. Keep up the great work. Tim - Keeping the flame lit...
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12/08/01 03:26 PM
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Lorie Roe
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Way to go Paul!! 30 years is a long time for anyone to stay with one job. I'm sure the station appreciates your hard work and talent.
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12/08/01 03:39 PM
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Todd Shorkey
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Congratulations Paul!!!
Thanks for sharing the milestone with us and for everything you have done for us over the years. You are truly a special person.
Like a well known collector here in the forums like to say(or something to the effect)....."It doesn't get any better than this..."
-Todd & Marla
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12/08/01 04:24 PM
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Paul, Congratulations of 30 years working at a job you obviously love. Judy
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