Monday, January 15, 2018
I was truly blessed to know and work with Debby, and have her be not only a co-worker, but a friend.
While training her - she taught me far more than I could ever teach her. No matter what was going on with her, in life or at work, she always had a bright smile and a kind word, and she was a welcome breath of fresh air to our work unit. Her sense of humour was a great addition to our workplace, and it was a pleasure to watch her grow in the short time she was with us.
As I expected, another group was going to nab her away from us, and although I was truly sorry to see her leave, I knew she had found her true calling in her new job with the Compliance and Enforcement Unit. It was always a treat when she came into our office, because it was obvious how much she loved her new job, the challenges, and the opportunity to spend so much of her work day in the great outdoors she loved.
The world will be a bit dimmer, since she has left us - but her bright light will shine on, in those who's lives she touched, those she held dear, and the lessons she taught all of us. I will miss her graceful spirit - but Heaven has gained an Angel, and I know she will rest easy in the arms of her loving Father.
My thoughts and prayers are with Carl and her entire family. I feel I knew you all, because she spoke of you so often. You shared a rare gift with us, in Debby - and for that, I will always be thankful. I will miss her greatly.
Leslie Askew
