Police Chief Damon Devereaux calls 29 years two careers at the Guthrie Police Department. Turns out it was just one for Lieutenant Dan Belk, who patrolled the streets one final time on Friday afternoon.
Lt. Dan Belk is surrounded by family as he concludes 29 years of service at the Guthrie Police Department.
Surrounded by active and retired police officers, fellow city workers, a former judge, friends and family, Belk was honored inside the City Hall council chambers. The reception included cake, punch and a slide show of pictures of Belk and his past and present colleagues.
Devereaux thanked Belk, who helped him begin his career at the police department as a reserve, for his service to the citizens of Guthrie which began in 1984.
Along with City Manager Sereniah Breland, Devereaux presented Belk with an engraved specialized ring.
Belk delivered a few words of thanks to all that have supported him on the force and considered those to be his second family.
OMG!! You finally did it Dan-O!!! Good job my friend, and thanks for your years of service and for the years I enjoyed working with you.