The Departure

At 12:12:12 p.m. on 12/12/12 (December 12, 2012) I turned off the light and closed my office door behind me, as I was leaving my employment with the federal government after 12 years.  (This was the culmination of 45+ years of employment in various capacities.)  Just outside my office door stood several of my colleagues and more gathered as I approached the elevator to leave the building for the last time.