Retirement - Martin Kelly

Sergeant Martin 'Krash" Kelly will be retiring from the Canadian Forces on 12 Oct 08, after 20 years of loyal and dedicated service.

Sgt Kelly joined the CF on 13 Oct 1988 and completed recruit training at CFRS Cornwallis and trades training as an artilleryman at CFB Shilo. Sgt Kelly joined the Comm Rsch trade in 1993 and completed trade training at E Squadron, CFSCE Kingston. During his distinguished career, Krash has served at the following locations: CFB Calgary, CFB Shilo, CFB Petawawa, CFB Kingston, CFS Gander, CFS Leitrim and CFIOGHQ Detachment Texas in San Antonio. Interspersed amongst these postings, Krash served on the following tours of duty: CFS Alert, Op Eclipse in Ethiopia/Eritrea, Op Apollo (CENTCOM), Theater Activation Team in Afghanistan and Op Athena also in Afghanistan.

Krash and his wife Carol will remain in the San Antonio area where they plan to fully enjoy retirement.

An informal retirement function will be held in Krash's honour at 8542 El Camino Court, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.A on 10 Oct 08, commencing at 1300. Those personnel wishing to attend the luncheon should contact: PO2 Yannick Rousseau (email rousseau.yg@gmail.com or phone (210) 671-1033).

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