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Article: Vernon Hills Officer Friendly retires
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- Vernon Hills Review (IL)
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- June 9, 2005
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Throughout his career in law enforcement, two days have been important to Vernon Hills Police Officer Kim Christenson: the day he began duty as a sworn officer and the day he would retire after a successful career.
On Friday, Christenson will retire from the department after 28 years.
"It's a very, very bittersweet time for me," he said.
In fact, just talking about his retirement has him a bit misty-eyed, he said.
"This is a wonderful village," he said. "It's a great police department. These co-workers are family."
"Being able to retire at age 50 and be in good health is a career dream.
"When you're in your 20s, 50 seems like you're old, but I feel wonderful," he added. "I try to take ...