Example of Retirement Speech Template
If you are not quite sure how to write this very special talk, go through this example of retreat speech for some ideas.
Hello friends,
Let me begin by offering a warm welcome to our guest of honor, [Mr. XXX] to this event. We are all here to remember some of the great moments that happened here in this company. And, to celebrate the long and successful career during the 35 long years that he has been with us.
Jonathan Clements once said, "Retirement is like a long vacation in Las Vegas, the goal is to enjoy it to the fullest, but not so completely that you run out of money." In all the time I've met [Mr / Ms. XXX] , I have always been in fear of his productivity and drive that leads him to work so hard. And, I know that a Las Vegas vacation is exactly what he / she needs.
Even so, I think it's that very hard work that has led the company to reach its current stature. From what I've heard from my elders, the [product name] considered to be the product of the firm's signature has been such a fleeting success only because of the fantastic marketing strategy that [Mr. / Ms. XXX] designed for it. You will always be remembered for it.
I'd like to tell a funny incident that happened when I joined the company for the first time. On my way to the company offices for the interview, I stopped to have coffee in the cafe downstairs and met this very nice lady. Soon we got to talk, mainly because I needed a way out of the nervousness I was feeling.
Long story short, I told him about my plans for the future and everything I learned in the last job I worked on. Imagine my surprise when I discovered that the person who would be interviewing me was that same gentleman / lady. When I entered, he simply said, "You're hired!" That must have been the shortest interview ever seen in the history of this company. [Pause for laughter to settle.] Thank you for being a part of this organization!
As we all know, [Mr. XXX] is the only person we can rely on to come across the company in any kind of crisis. I've never met anyone who would stay so calm and deal with every situation so efficiently. We will miss their resistance and steadfast attitude. I have heard him speak often about writing this manual for potential administrators and all the lessons he would like to convey. We will all be anxious to read this because I am sure there is much we can learn from their experiences.
Thank you for being part of this company and for giving so much life to it. I hope you can make the time to visit us and see how we are doing without you. [Another pause] We wish you the best in all of your adventures ahead. Here's to [Mr. / Ms. XXX]! Toast!