After more than 30 years of service to the town of Pekin, David Rockey and Buddy Smith have finally started their retirement! Their retirement party was full of great food, fun, and stories told about David and Buddy from family and friends.

The town of Pekin has been lucky to have these men working day and night for over 3 decades. David and Buddy have done it all from ensuring Pekin residents have running water to plowing snow off the streets.

Buddy began his career working in Pekin in 1992, and David followed suit shortly after in 1993. The pair have been wonderful friends ever since.

Please congratulate them on their retirement, and thank them for all they have done for the town of Pekin!

Below are photos from the retirement party:

Photos by Nathaniel Smith.