#25 My time with you has been so rewarding and fulfilling. Many hands made light work, and so today my heart is heavy. You have left an impression on me, with a positive and memorable effect. You are more than just colleagues, so I will be seeing you again, friends.

“So long as the memory of certain beloved friends lives in my heart, I shall say that life is good.” Helen Keller

“We’ll meet again, Don’t know where, don’t know when, But I know we’ll meet again, Some sunny day.” Vera Lynn

Don’t be trapped by dogma, which is living with the results of other people’s thinking

“A secret to life: Know that none of this matters, and yet…live as if every single moment does.” Kamal Ravikant

“No distance of place or lapse of time can lessen the friendship of those who are thoroughly persuaded of each other’s worth.” Robert Southey

Notice the bumble bee, the small child, and the smiling faces

“It’s time to say goodbye, but I think goodbyes are sad and I’d much rather say hello. Hello to a new adventure.” Ernie Harwell

“The one thing that you have that nobody else has is you. Your voice, your mind, your story, your vision.В So writeВ and draw and build and play and dance and live as only you can.” Neil Gaiman

“Saying goodbye doesn’t mean anything. It’s the time we spent together that matters, not how we left it.” Trey Parker

“Learning to let go should be learned before learning to get. Life should be touched, not strangled. You’ve got to relax, let it happen at times, and at others move forward with it.” Ray Bradbury

“Nothing makes the earth seem so spacious as to have friends at a distance; they make the latitudes and longitudes.” Henry David Thoreau

“So, old friends, now it’s time to start growing up, taking charge, seeing things as they are, facing facts, not escaping them, still with dreams, just reshaping them, growing up.” Stephen Sondheim

“Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t let the noise of others’ opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition.” Steve Jobs

“You and I will meet again, When we’re least expecting it, One day in some far off place, I will recognize your face, I won’t say goodbye my friend, For you and I will meet again.” Tom Petty

“A farewell is necessary before we can meet again, and meeting again after moments or a lifetime is certain for those who are friends.” Richard Bach

“Life is full of beauty. Notice it. Smell the rain, and feel the wind. Live your life to the fullest potential, and fight for your dreams.” Ashley Smith

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#11 I cannot believe you are really leaving. It feels like just yesterday that we began working together. So much has happened between then and now. The memories we have made will stay with me forever. You will always be one of the best colleagues I have had the pleasure of working with. I wish you nothing but success.

#24 Today is bittersweet because we’ll all miss you, but we know you’re moving onto bigger and better things. Thank you for giving yourself to this job while you were here. You’ll be remembered for your commitment, passion, and ability to roll with the punches. Farewell!

#11 Each of you has significantly impacted my life in a range of different ways. I greatly enjoyed my time here and want to express heartfelt thanks as I bid you all farewell. I look forward with anticipation to a time when we will meet again.

#24 It is time to leave the office nest and soar like an eagle. I knew my time was coming, and now I share my parting thoughts. For the record, it is not easy saying “so long” to such a marvelous group of people. Hand me a tissue so I can get through it!