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* From the commenter known as “DuPage Dan”…

Mr Miller,

I am closing my nearly 26 years as a state employee. Today is my last day working at the Guardianship and Advocacy Commission.

While I may visit the blog from time to time, it is unlikely I will be posting since I am also leaving the state and traveling much over the next several years.

I appreciate this venue, and all the hard work you put into it. I may not be on the same “side” as you are but I appreciate having a monitored forum to see what other folks believe and say. There are few venues where this can occur, as you well know.

Take care, sir and all the best for you in this great state.

Daniel McNeil

What a classy way to go out.

Thanks, man. Have a great retirement.

posted by Rich Miller
Thursday, Oct 22, 15 @ 3:42 pm

Comments

DuPage Dan - All class, to the end. You will be missed. Kudos on your work at the GAC.

Comment by Formerly Known As... Thursday, Oct 22, 15 @ 3:49 pm
And we always thought DuPage Dan was Dan Cronin

Comment by Anon Thursday, Oct 22, 15 @ 3:50 pm
Best of luck to you Dan. Thanks for your service to the people of Illinois. Always like reading your thoughts on current issues in Illinois.

Comment by Give Me A Break Thursday, Oct 22, 15 @ 3:50 pm
I wish you a long and thoroughly enjoyable retirement.

Comment by The Captain Thursday, Oct 22, 15 @ 3:51 pm
(If this were twitter I’d be favoring - health and happiness to you sir!)

Comment by lake county democrat Thursday, Oct 22, 15 @ 3:53 pm
Blessings DuPage Dan! Thank you for your 26 years of service.

Comment by Honeybear Thursday, Oct 22, 15 @ 3:54 pm
Safe travels.

Comment by Huh? Thursday, Oct 22, 15 @ 4:03 pm
Happy trails, DuPage Dan.

– MrJM

Comment by @MisterJayEm Thursday, Oct 22, 15 @ 4:03 pm
Darn. I enjoyed reading your comments.

Seriously, enjoy your retirement and do everything on your “when I retire” list while you still have the health to do it.

Comment by RNUG Thursday, Oct 22, 15 @ 4:06 pm
Wonderful commenter. Best wishes.

Comment by walker Thursday, Oct 22, 15 @ 4:06 pm
Enjoy retirement. Enjoy the travel. Thanks for the service in a tough place to work a lot of the time. Good Health!

Comment by A guy Thursday, Oct 22, 15 @ 4:07 pm
Congratulations on your retirement and best wishes. I enjoyed reading your posts.

Comment by Bogey Golfer Thursday, Oct 22, 15 @ 4:08 pm
- DuPage Dan -

My heartfelt congratulations. I wish you nothing but the best and hope you enjoy your retirement.

That note, that’s pure class. Speaks volumes about you, and the class act you are.

Take care of yourself, and thanks for your service to Illinois.

Oswego Willy

Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Oct 22, 15 @ 4:09 pm
Wishing you a long and healthy retirement. Thanks for your perspectives and comments.

Comment by illini Thursday, Oct 22, 15 @ 4:09 pm
Retirement is fantastic! Best of luck, Dan, in your travels and don’t be a total stranger — who knows, you might end up visiting more than you think (at least here on the blog).

Comment by Not quite a majority Thursday, Oct 22, 15 @ 4:10 pm
Good luck and good health!

Comment by Blue dog dem Thursday, Oct 22, 15 @ 4:11 pm
Best wishes to DuPage Dan as he rides off into the sunset of his own choosing!

Comment by thunderspirit Thursday, Oct 22, 15 @ 4:15 pm
Thank you for the insights you’ve shared here and for your service to the people of Illinois.

Best wishes for a long, healthy, and happy retirement!

Charlie Wheeler

Comment by Charlie Wheeler Thursday, Oct 22, 15 @ 4:16 pm
Respected your comments about various subjects-enjoy retirement…

And Rich-thanks for sharing this…

Comment by downstate commissioner Thursday, Oct 22, 15 @ 4:21 pm
Thanks for your comments on this blog, Dan. We’ll miss you, but retirement is a great gig!

Comment by Fiercely Independent Thursday, Oct 22, 15 @ 4:22 pm
Best wishes DD. Your note to Rich sets a good example of how to retire from a blog.

Comment by Qui Tam Thursday, Oct 22, 15 @ 4:23 pm
Take care Dan! In my best Aldo Raine voice, “Reevaderch!”

Comment by Team Sleep Thursday, Oct 22, 15 @ 4:26 pm
Great post! Best wishes on a happy retirement.

Comment by Stones Thursday, Oct 22, 15 @ 4:28 pm
Bon voyage Dan. Not sure where you’re headed, but they have the internet on computers now, so if you want to pop back in from time to time, you’ll always be welcome.

Comment by 47th Ward Thursday, Oct 22, 15 @ 4:31 pm
Grats, Dan! Enjoy retirement and best wishes!

Comment by anonlurker Thursday, Oct 22, 15 @ 4:32 pm
From one retiree to another there is definitely life after state service….enjoy your travels.

Comment by illlinifan Thursday, Oct 22, 15 @ 4:33 pm
Bon voyage, Dan! I hope your travels are wonderful. Enjoy your retirement, and thank you for all of your years of work in a most challenging and important field.

Comment by Archiesmom Thursday, Oct 22, 15 @ 4:34 pm
We’ll be missing a great commenter!

Comment by AC Thursday, Oct 22, 15 @ 4:35 pm
He say’s he’ll read the blog occasionally. I said the same thing when I moved to CA. 2 years later, it’s still the first site I read each day.

Comment by How Ironic Thursday, Oct 22, 15 @ 4:46 pm
And, I meant to add- Happy Retirement!

Comment by How Ironic Thursday, Oct 22, 15 @ 4:46 pm
Best wishes! You’ll be missed.

Comment by Wensicia Thursday, Oct 22, 15 @ 4:48 pm
Vaya con Dios. May your retirement be long, healthy, and filled with the joy of a reward well deserved. To where are you going to retire? We’ve got plenty of room here in Arizona….

Comment by Arizona Bob Thursday, Oct 22, 15 @ 4:51 pm
….unless you’re liberal Democrat, of course!LOL

Comment by Arizona Bob Thursday, Oct 22, 15 @ 4:52 pm
Congrats on your retirement Dan, sorry couldn’t make your send off. I was at a Retirement class, trying to where you are. Enjoy!

Comment by Mi Mi Thursday, Oct 22, 15 @ 4:52 pm
- DuPage Dan -

Quoting - 47th Ward -;

===…so if you want to pop back in from time to time, you’ll always be welcome.===

This. Totally agree.

OW

Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Oct 22, 15 @ 4:54 pm
Happy Retirement , and Safe Travels:)

Comment by Anon221 Thursday, Oct 22, 15 @ 5:23 pm
Thank you all for your kind words. I will likely lurk, from time to time. As far as trying to limit responses - I fear I will have limited success in that regard.

I have learned much from all of you - on both sides of the spectrum. I have found common ground with folks where it shouldn’t be possible. For that I consider my self blessed to have known Rich Miller and all of you.

Take care

Daniel McNeil

Comment by dupage dan Thursday, Oct 22, 15 @ 5:47 pm
I wasn’t in town last winter but Capital Fax speaks to me —- I just need a fix of it from time to time.
Have a cool time DuPage Dan as you transition into Globe Traveler Dan.

Comment by Belle Thursday, Oct 22, 15 @ 5:51 pm
Dan may your retirement be tranquil and happy.
Political leaders take note, this is someone you strive to emulate.

Comment by FormerParatrooper Thursday, Oct 22, 15 @ 5:58 pm
I’m really just a lurker during the school year, reading when I get home in the evening which is too late to post, but I just have to say how much good it does me to be a witness to this exchange. A forum where all sides engage in the clash of ideas, yet remain respectful and classy under it all, is a wonderful thing! Bon voyage, Dupage Dan!

Comment by Leading InDecatur Thursday, Oct 22, 15 @ 6:01 pm
Dan, nice sparing with you pal. Enjoy your retirement. Stay you.

Comment by PublicServant Thursday, Oct 22, 15 @ 6:10 pm
Dan, enjoy your well-earned retirement and thanks for your service.

Welcome to the ranks of the retired. It ain’t all bad.

Cheers, AA

Comment by Arthur Andersen Thursday, Oct 22, 15 @ 6:21 pm
I will be joining you in retirement in about a year. Enjoy yourself and when you have a chance stop by and share your thoughts.

Comment by DuPage Dave Thursday, Oct 22, 15 @ 6:21 pm
Always enjoyed your posts and your perspective on the “inside”, which allowed some of us in the private sector the inside scoop on how things really work…or sometimes don’t…best wishes for your future, wherever it leads you.

Comment by Six Degrees of Separation Thursday, Oct 22, 15 @ 7:02 pm
Hat Tip to DuPage Dan. You will be missed. Still chime in from time to time when you can.

Comment by John A Logan Thursday, Oct 22, 15 @ 7:26 pm
Safe and happy travels in retirement, Dan!

Comment by Team America Thursday, Oct 22, 15 @ 9:07 pm
Hey, you’re going to miss the tax on your pension!
Good luck and happy trails.

Comment by DonaldTrump Thursday, Oct 22, 15 @ 9:34 pm
Happy retirement, Dan! I don’t know if I’ll ever be able to afford to retire, or stop posting to CapFax.

Comment by Pot calling kettle Thursday, Oct 22, 15 @ 9:47 pm
Fair winds and following seas. It is good to reach the rule of 85.

Comment by William Jennings Bryan Thursday, Oct 22, 15 @ 10:05 pm
Enjoy Dan. You’ve earned it. Drink a beer in Fiji for me.

Comment by Jorge Thursday, Oct 22, 15 @ 10:28 pm
Enjoy your retirement years! Please check in from time to time to let us know how and where you are. Congrats!

Comment by Blago's Hare Thursday, Oct 22, 15 @ 10:38 pm
Disgusting.

Comment by Tone Thursday, Oct 22, 15 @ 11:49 pm
Congratulations and best of luck!

Comment by DuPage Thursday, Oct 22, 15 @ 11:56 pm
Best of luck. Enjoy your well-earned travels.

Comment by Carhartt Representative Friday, Oct 23, 15 @ 8:03 am
Sad that Dan is taking his Illinois pension and leaving the State. It’s all too common.

Best of luck, thanks for your service.

DPM

Comment by DuPage Moderate Friday, Oct 23, 15 @ 8:14 am