Ode to Rosemary

Our Rosemary is retiring after about a hundred years at Aon and several predecessor firms so we honor her with this post.

Ode to Rosemary

There once was an office manager named Rosemary
No matter the issues, she remained merry
Now it's time to leave
Hard for her to believe
A glass of wine, a cake with a cherry.

Nearly forty years and four or so names
Lots of account executives playing games
From the boorish Butler
To a client named Cutler
Rosemary was the toughest of the dames.

Greg Dean said she was the gutsiest ever
Anyone who asked, got an "I'll endeavor
To help - if you're not a dork"
Her best day ever at work
Was Halloween in her black leather.

She started at CCC as a clerk
Many a Catholic boy did lurk
Came to work in any weather
Old Maurie admired her sweater
Never called the old guys a jerk.

Phil finally got Rosemary's head to nod
Then along came Angie and Todd
Now she's Grandma to AJ
Always been friends with DJ
Gently guided all ladies to cover that bod.

She was a great partner for Jim Heider
Built a reputation as a fighter
Resisted dumb corporate stuff
Not afraid to speak off the cuff
Or when needed, pull an all-nighter.

So Rosemary, we think you're the best
You've been able to meet every test
May you enjoy this life
Without so much strife
And know this praise is not in jest!