Rick Kinch’s send-off

An excellent roll up at the South Grafton Bowling Club on the October long weekend for Countrylink Driver Rick Kinch’s send-off. Work colleagues and mates from Junee, Werris Creek, Grafton and just about every other depot was represented and each and everyone extolled the virtues of Rick and his exploits over the past 45 years of dedicated service. Ricks fervent dedication to the RTBU was recognised with a magnificent plaque provided by Farren Campbell, Andy Holt and the entire NSW branch of the RTBU and a second plaque and other memorabilia was also presented to him by his closest workmates.

Rick then regaled the audience with tails of his career, some filled with sadness with the early passing of his wife Sue, the struggle of raising a young family while doing shift-work, and the absolute joy of being in the company of great friends and workmates in a speech that covered every emotion possible from a proud railway man.

After the presentations finished the Grafton social club led by String Lougher and his merry band provided what could be loosely described as a viking feast for the rest of a very enjoyable and late evening. 

We wish Rick and his family a long and happy retirement.