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PHOTO GALLERY: The Rev. Bruce Porter's Retirement Party


  • By Kelsey Grau
  • | 5:00 a.m. January 24, 2014
  • Longboat Key
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PHOTO GALLERY: The Rev. Bruce Porter's Retirement Party
The Rev. Bruce Porter laughs as parishioners share memories and stories during the evening’s program.
The Rev. Bruce Porter laughs as parishioners share memories and stories during the evening’s program.
Patty Buck and Mary Ann Bopp
Patty Buck and Mary Ann Bopp
The Christ Church Choir sings a special song for the Rev. Porter.
The Christ Church Choir sings a special song for the Rev. Porter.
Kathleen Semisch plays the piano as the choir sings.
Kathleen Semisch plays the piano as the choir sings.
Ginny Porter smiles after a barbershop quartet serenaded her and offered a bouquet of flowers from the congregation.
Ginny Porter smiles after a barbershop quartet serenaded her and offered a bouquet of flowers from the congregation.
Michael Chester gives the Rev. Bruce Porter one of many parting gifts from the church.
Michael Chester gives the Rev. Bruce Porter one of many parting gifts from the church.
Karolyn and Kent Capps
Karolyn and Kent Capps
Attendees watch a video montage dedicated to the Rev. Bruce Porter.
Attendees watch a video montage dedicated to the Rev. Bruce Porter.
The Rev. Bruce Porter speaks to his congregation a final time during his retirement party.
The Rev. Bruce Porter speaks to his congregation a final time during his retirement party.
Cheryl Fraser with her grandchildren Ava, 6, and Cord, 3
Cheryl Fraser with her grandchildren Ava, 6, and Cord, 3
Sandy Warren and Van Neely
Sandy Warren and Van Neely
Al Siemer, Barbara Siemer, Ginny Porter, the Rev. Bruce Porter, Louise Porter and Susan Shumway
Al Siemer, Barbara Siemer, Ginny Porter, the Rev. Bruce Porter, Louise Porter and Susan Shumway
Lutie Uihlein and Sally Rauch
Lutie Uihlein and Sally Rauch
Ann Quackenbush, the Rev. Graham Hart and Sue Wertman
Ann Quackenbush, the Rev. Graham Hart and Sue Wertman
Debra McKenna hugs the Rev. Bruce Porter before the program.
Debra McKenna hugs the Rev. Bruce Porter before the program.
Charlie Gorham and Karen Fors with Vivian and Michael Chester
Charlie Gorham and Karen Fors with Vivian and Michael Chester
The Rev. Bruce Porter with his wife, Ginny
The Rev. Bruce Porter with his wife, Ginny
Sue Wertman, Bennie Dods and Kathy Butler
Sue Wertman, Bennie Dods and Kathy Butler
Bill Gambill and the Rev. Donald Buck
Bill Gambill and the Rev. Donald Buck
Ginny and the Rev. Bruce Porter smile at each other as they receive a few gifts from the congregation.
Ginny and the Rev. Bruce Porter smile at each other as they receive a few gifts from the congregation.

 

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