Arborlawn member Nedra Sims recently retired from Lockheed Martin after more than 46 years of service to the company. A retirement party was given in her honor on Friday, Mar. 25 at the company's Fort Worth campus. More than 200 friends and family attended this special event for Ms. Sims. Nedra, wearing a beautiful lime green suit with an orchid pinned on the lapel, was presented an Energizer Bunny toy to commemorate her long work life.
Several of her colleagues spoke during the reception, and the remarks lasted for well over an hour. (There are plenty of work stories to tell from a career stretching almost half a century!)
One of the many mementos Sims received during the event was a Lockheed Martin multi-airplane plaque. Nedra was disappointed that it did not have the B-58 her husband flew in the war, but loved the plaque anyway. The presenter reminded her that things change and the more modern airplanes are now on the plaques. Everyone reportedly had a good laugh about that one. Nedra was also presented a large B-58 Bomber airplane model. This gesture brought Nedra to tears; she was thrilled, touched, and honored.
We're so very proud of you, Nedra Sims, for your work ethic and dedication to the defense industry that keeps America strong. Enjoy your retirement; you've earned it!
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