Below is a note I shared with the “Families of Route 8″
You will all be dearly missed and occupy a special place be in my heart.
Dear Parent (s) or Guardian (s), and most importantly, “Kids of Rout 8”
It’s with mixed emotions I say, “Bon Voyage!” This is my last season driving bus for Schmitty and Sons. One of the most special, joyous, challenging and inspiring things to have done besides being a Husband and Father, is to have had the extreme honor and pleasure to have kept you safe. I’ll leave with you a few words you may have heard on our bus. “You’re awesome!” “Have a great weekend!” “Enjoy your summer!” “SIT YOUR <*^#X>@..DOWN!” “O, sorry about my slamming on the brakes while you were standing. I didn’t see you flying across the seats, I was looking at the road, did you hurt anyone?” “If you can’t say something good about the person sitting next to you, then don’t say anything!” “Please, no pushing and shoving when I’m pulling up with the bus, even if it’s just in fun, it makes me very nervous.” “I’ll always do my best to ensure there is no cars endangering you when you’re getting on and off the bus, and I ask you to help me out by taking some responsibility for your awareness and LOOK before you WALK.” “Get to the front of the Bus, NOW!” “YEA YOU!” “Thank you!” “Your Welcome.” “He hit me!” “she kicked me.” “He bit me.” “SHUT UP, please.” “Good morning.” “Bye”
You get the picture. It’s been great. Thank you.
With (Gratitude, Awareness and Service)
Patrick Milan
Nature's G.A.S. Station 