Bob's been so much more than a boss to us. He's been a friend, a father, a confidante and a counselor.

So landmark him? Oh, yes. Then lavish him with praise for a job well done.

The employees began to grieve on that sad day a few months ago when we were told Sept. 30 would be his last day. My voice is trembling a little. This is very emotional.

We didn't think anything of it. Then, all of a sudden a boss called out and said 'follow us' and we started running.

We have been assured by (referee's boss) Robert Finch there is no ill feeling between the referee and us, and we can only take him at his word.

We don't want a busybody government - a boss - that butts into our lives every chance it gets to tell us how to work, how to play, where to live and on and on.