8/16/16 James Pike Retirement by Andrew D. Brosig
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Interim Asst. Chief Marty Lawrence, back left, and Interim Chief Les Schminkey listen while Assistant Fire Chief James Pike, at podium, thanks his co-workers on the Tyler Fire Department during a retirement reception in his honor on Tuesday at the Rose Garden Center in Tyler. Pike is leaving after 35 years with the department. Andrew D. Brosig/Tyler Morning Telegraph via AP
Miles Pike sings to his parents Kim, back to camera left, and Assistant Fire Chief James Pike on Tuesday during a retirement reception in Chief Pike's honor at the Rose Garden Center in Tyler. Chief Pike wrote the song and asked Miles to perform it during the reception honoring his father's 35 years with the Tyler Fire Department. Andrew D. Brosig/Tyler Morning Telegraph via AP
James Pike, left, smiles as he listens with his wife, Kim, to stories from family and friends during a reception in his honor Tuesday at the Rose Garden Center in Tyler. Chief Pike retired following a 35 year career with the Tyler Fire Department. Andrew D. Brosig/Tyler Morning Telegraph via AP