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Mark | 5:37 a.m. Nov. 20, 2008

miss you more than you know

Lorraine J. | 9:03 a.m. Nov. 20, 2008

I enjoyed this story, especially with all the bad news we're hit with every day. Good luck to you, Anna!

Alison L | 10:19 a.m. Nov. 20, 2008

Congratulations on your retirement. You deserve it.

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Rich K. ( Bully) | 12:37 p.m. Nov. 20, 2008

Anna was one of the most pleasant people to work with. She always had a smile for everyone. She always did her share and a little bit more. We all miss her.

watkins | 1:13 p.m. Nov. 20, 2008

how wonderful to be noticed an applauded by fellow workers..my congratualtions to you..i just retired from aa with over 27 years of people,bags and all the rest that goes with the job..aa has good people as well (you have to be to work in the airline business),it just often people get involved in themselves and forget others..you are lucky!!

Jana G. | 1:30 p.m. Nov. 20, 2008

Thank you, Ms. Free, for telling Anna Caputo's story. It's rare that the everyday worker gets any kind of public recognition after years of hard work. Enjoy your 15 minutes, Anna!

Lynna K.C. | 2:15 p.m. Nov. 20, 2008

Congratulations to you Anna. You really deserve the Public Recognition. I am happy that your co-workers shared your hard work and your retirement excitement. Again Congratulations on your retirement. Now you need to go and visit Barbara H.

John O. | 3:00 p.m. Nov. 20, 2008

Congratulations Anna Marie. You are someone very special that is loved and respected by everyone. I miss You, the bagroom is not the same without Your special smile. You made going to work fun but You took Your job seriously and always did the best job.
Enjoy retirement!

Julie Ann D. | 8:56 p.m. Nov. 20, 2008

Congratulations Aunt Anna. I always knew how amazing you are, it's nice to see others get a chance to know too. Blessings to you with whatever you choose to do next. XXO

Jacqueline Jean | 9:39 p.m. Nov. 20, 2008

My Auntie Anna is simply amazing! Thank you for blessing her with the opportunity to share her wonderful works with others. This is a woman who deserves every bit of recognition. Good luck to you Anna Marie! Enjoy every minute of it, and bask in the glory of all your hard work. Love you lots!

Jimmy Campos | 11:15 p.m. Nov. 20, 2008

To my dearest and most cherished friend.
I must confess, dear Anna. You are more than just a friend.
You are my beloved sister.
I know of no one who has been both mother and father to her wonderful children Michael and Kimmie and those beautiful grand children.
I know this because Anna has raised her kids with help from no one
I have always told Anna how proud I am of her and how she sacrificed and worked so hard all of her life to raise her family.
My dear Anna Marie I will never understand how you did it. All these years working under that miserable hot sun in the summer and those frigid days on that freezing tarmak in the winter.
We've had a wonderful time all these years and hope to have oh so many more. You deserve the best my old gal
If anyone deserves the rest it's my gal....Anna Marie.
You can sleep in all you want now......but i know you won't.
Anna.....your friends at Delta will miss you but they will never forget you.

"Good night my sweet Anna and may flights of angels sing thee to thy rest." Well deserved.

Jimmy

Larry & Teri, Campos | 6:12 p.m. Nov. 21, 2008

Dear Aunt Anna, It's no surprise to read all the positive, and endearing comments about you, all true.We know how hard you've worked and how everyone that meets you instantly likes your personality, attitude and willingness to help in any way you can.I'll bet it will be difficult for you to adjust to not having to go to work at first, because you always need to be busy, but you will settle in gracefully and probably work harder than ever, because, now you will never have a day off. Enjoy your well deserved retirement. Stay forever young.

Love, Larry, Teri, and entire Campos Family.

Juanita Rutherford | 7:43 p.m. Nov. 23, 2008

Dear Anna, How wonderful to know how loved and respecrted you are buy so many of your family and friends. You are one of a kind. Now remember to keep some time open for your Sister in VENTURA. I truly respect,and Love you very much. REMEMBER giggles,Secrets sometime tears sister& Friend through the years.

Kwintone Lawton | 11:59 a.m. Nov. 24, 2008

Anna Marie you are a trail blazer and an example for young people to follow. Sixty-four is the new forty-four! You should write a book on how to not take life too seriously. You have always lived a life focused on gratitude and family. The people that come into your life are very lucky indeed.

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