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Dr. Debbie Smith’s retirement parade – photos and video

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Dr. Smith is celebrated with a parade. Photo by David Day

Merit Health River Region hosted the retirement parade for Dr. Debbie Smith.

After 43 years Dr. Smith announced her retirement earlier this month. Her co-workers at the hospital under new CEO David Fox, organized a going away parade and celebration at the hospital. Dozens of people were there on foot to cheer for Dr. Smith.

In addition to that, a parade of vehicles full of families that Dr. Smith treated over the years was on hand. Many tears of thanks, gratitude and sadness were shed. A reception in her honor is being held at the time of this writing.

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Dr. Smith retirement parade. Photo by David Day

dr. smith retires

Dr. Smith retirement parade. Photo by David Day

dr smith retires

Dr. Smith retirement parade. Photo by David Day

dr. smith retires

Dr. Smith retirement parade. Photo by David Day

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Dr. Smith retirement parade. Thank you Dr. Smith. Photo by David Day

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