In 1977 a special party occurred to say good-bye to an old friend. This was not the last of Detachment parties but it was the "last party" at the building that for over two decades had been home to Det 18. Our eclectic collection of home made offices and barracks was condemned. Some maintained it was long over-due, they were right, for many reasons but we also lost something special that only time and people can make.

Chief "Chef" and Chief Forecaster Dick Langill serves up a last meal at the old building

Families participated as well, which was fitting, for in many respects the Detachment was very much like a family, related by circumstance