The crew is formed up before the guests arrive

Several family members and old friends attended the ceremony

The retirement ceremony was held on Kukui's fantail

'POPS' loved the Coast Guard, but he had been waiting for this day for a long time

The CO commends MK1 Casseria for his service both on the Kukui and in the Coast Guard

The CO laughs as he reflects back on MK1's sense of humor

MK1 had a unique ability to make people smile

CO reads MK1's departure award

A lei was presented to MK1's wife for her commitment over the years

MK1 gets the retiree pin

MK1 speaks to the crew

Officially retired! The JA torch is passed on to DC1

Kukui's command chief presents MK1 with a shadow box

A view of MK1's awards and departure gifts

MK2 M presents a gift to MK1 on behalf of the engineering department

POPS is one of the nicest and funniest guys you will ever meet. Kukui will miss you MK1.