‘UPS Dave’ gets a grand retirement party

Residents of Cannon Beach held a retirement party for “UPS Dave” Brady on June 22, with the celebration kicking off at the park in the late afternoon. The group Out-Patientz performed for the large crowd and Dave joined them on stage with his guitar near the end of the concert.

The party continued with a full house for dinner at the American Legion, with friends, residents and business owners telling many stories about Dave while expressing appreciation for his many years of service to the Cannon Beach and Arch Cape areas.

There were many dog stories and it was obvious how much everyone’s dogs will miss him.

There are few people in life who are loved as much as “UPS Dave”, because he exudes all that is good about humanity. He was loved by everyone because he cared about everyone and their dogs.

He often went out of his way with kind gestures, while making sure that each dog on his delivery route received a biscuit. After many years of service to our community, we wish Dave Brady happiness in his well-deserved retirement.