Thursday, June 11, 2009

RETIREMENT - MCPL MARYSE BEAUDOIN, C.D., COMM RSCH 291

1. MCPL MARYSE BEAUDOIN WILL RETIRE FROM THE CANADIAN FORCES INFORMATION OPERATIONS GROUP AND SUPPLEMENTARY RADIO SYSTEMS 12 JULY 2009, AFTER 22 PLUS YEARS OF LOYAL AND DEDICATED SERVICE.

2. MARYSE ENROLLED IN THE CANADIAN FORCES ON 28 MAY 1987 IN SHERBROOKE, QUEBEC. SHE HAS SERVED AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS DURING HER OUTSTANDING CAREER: CFRS ST-JEAN, CFSCE KINGSTON, 771 CRS OTTAWA, CFLS OTTAWA, CFIOG HQ DET MEDINA TEXAS AND CFS LEITRIM OTTAWA. MCPL BEAUDOIN HAS ALSO COMPLETED TWO TOURS OF DUTY AT CFS ALERT.

3. MARYSE ALONG WITH HER HUSBAND JAMIE AND HER CHILDREN EMMA AND JORDAN, WILL BE STAYING IN THE OTTAWA AREA.

4. A RETIREMENT LUNCHEON WILL BE HELD IN MARYSE'S HONOUR AT THE LONE STAR RESTAURANT NEAR ST-LAURENT MALL ON FRIDAY, 19 JUNE 2009, COMMENCING AT 1200 HRS. THOSE WISHING TO ATTEND ARE REQUESTED TO CONTACT MCPL NANCY DION AT (613) 945-6441 OR CAPT JOHANNE LACROIX AT (613) 945-6420 NLT 15 JUNE 09.

5. BEST WISHES, ANECDOTAL AMUSING STORIES AND PICTURES TO BE SHARED AT THE LUNCHEON MAY BE PASSED VIA CF ADDN MSG OR FAX AT (613) 945-3199 OR EMAIL TO MCPL NANCY DION <<>> OR TO CAPT JOHANNE LACROIX <<>>

RETIREMENT - CPO2 GORD RAYMOND, CD, COMMRSCH 291

1. CPO2 GORD RAYMOND WILL RETIRE FROM THE CANADIAN FORCES INFORMATION OPERATIONS GROUP AND SUPPLEMENTARY RADIO SYSTEM ON 15 JULY 2009, AFTER 26 PLUS YEARS OF LOYAL AND DEDICATED SERVICE.

2. GORD ENROLLED IN THE CANADIAN FORCES ON 14 APR 1983 IN CORNER BROOK, NEWFOUNDLAND AND HAS SERVED AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS DURING HIS ILLUSTRIOUS AND OUTSTANDING CAREER: 770 COMMRSCHSQN GANDER, CFS MASSET, CFLS OTTAWA, CFSRS HQ DET FT MEADE MD, CFIOG DET FT GORDON GA AND CFS LEITRIM OTTAWA (X3). CPO2 RAYMOND DEPLOYED ONBOARD USS MT WHITNEY (LCC/JCC 20) TO THE BALTIC SEA FOR NATO EX STRONG RESOLVE AND ONBOARD HMCS ALGONQUIN (DDG 283) TO THE ARABIAN SEA IN SUPPORT OF OP APOLLO. HE ALSO COMPLETED THREE TOURS OF DUTY AT CFS ALERT (86, 89 & 94).

3. GORD ALONG WITH HIS WIFE, ROSEMARY, AND DAUGHTERS, ANDREA AND KRISTEN, WILL REMAIN IN THE OTTAWA AREA, WHERE GORD HAS SECURED EMPLOYMENT WITH THE FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE.

4. AT GORD'S REQUEST, THERE WILL BE MESS BEER CALL IN HIS HONOUR AT THE CFS LEITRIM ALL RANKS MESS ON WEDNESDAY, 20 MAY 09, COMMENCING AT 1300 HRS.

5. BEST WISHES, ANECDOTES, STORIES AND OUTRIGHT LIES MAY BE PASSED VIA CF ADDN MSG (RCCLEMA/CFS LEITRIM//OPS OR//) OR FAX AT (613) 945-6401 OR EMAIL TO MWO TERRY YOUNG (YOUNG.TM@FORCES.GC.CA ) OR PHONE (613) 945-3136

RETIREMENT - SGT KATHERINE BRUCE, C.D., COMM RSCH 291

1. SGT KATHERINE BRUCE WILL RETIRE FROM THE CANADIAN FORCES INFORMATION OPERATIONS GROUP AND SUPPLEMENTARY RADIO SYSTEMS ON 23 JULY 2009, AFTER 20 PLUS YEARS OF LOYAL AND DEDICATED SERVICE.

2. KATHERINE ENROLLED IN THE CANADIAN FORCES ON 29 MAY 1989 IN HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA. SHE HAS SERVED AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS DURING HER OUTSTANDING CAREER: CFS GANDER AND CFS LEITRIM OTTAWA. SGT BRUCE HAS ALSO COMPLETED TWO TOURS OF DUTY AT CFS ALERT AND AN OPERATIONAL TOUR IN BOSNIA AND AFGHANISTAN.

3. KATHERINE ALONG WITH HER HUSBAND, KEVIN, WILL BE STAYING IN THE OTTAWA AREA, WHERE SHE HAS SECURED EMPLOYMENT WITHIN THE NCR.

4. A RETIREMENT LUNCHEON WILL BE HELD IN KATHERINE'S HONOUR AT THE CFS LEITRIM ALL RANKS MESS ON THURSDAY, 28 MAY 2009, COMMENCING AT 1230 HRS. AN INFORMAL LUNCHEON WILL START AT APROX 1300 HRS AT A COST OF 20 DOLLARS PER PERSON. THOSE WISHING TO ATTEND ARE REQUESTED TO CONTACT SGT KORENE JULIEN AT (613) 945-5361 OR WO DEIRDRE POWER AT (613) 945-6455 X 6025 NLT 22 MAY 2007.

5. BEST WISHES, ANECDOTAL AMUSING STORIES AND PICTURES TO BE SHARED AT THE LUNCHEON MAY BE PASSED VIA CF ADDN MSG OR FAX AT (613) 945-6401 OR EMAIL TO SGT KORENE JULIEN KORENE.JULIEN@FORCES.GC.CA OR WO DEIRDRE POWER AT DEIRDRE.POWER@FORCES.GC.CA
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Smith, Robert

SMITH, Robert (Bob) Prescott July 14, 1940 - April 9, 2009 We are deeply saddened to announce the peaceful passing of Bob Smith, age 68 years old, at his home in Edmonton, Alberta, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He will always be loved and remembered by his wife Bonnie (Webb), daughters Nancy (Brett McConkey) of Calgary, Alberta, Marlene (Luis Lanza-Luna) of Vancouver, British Columbia, grandsons, Jaden, Robert, Garrett, Ethan, Connor, Ashton Prescott and walking companion Raven of Calgary, Alberta, his sister Norma (Bill Robinson) of Kitchener, Ontario, brothers Gary of Lennoxville, Quebec and Larry (Lisette Parenteau) of Rock Forest, Quebec, brother-in-law and sister-in-law Wendell and Nora Webb (Lapenna) of Fryeburg, Maine as well as several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Having served in the Navy, Bob was a 45 year member of the Army, Navy, Air Force Veterans Unit 318, as well as a 46 year member of the Royal Canadian Legion. A "Time of Remembering" will be held at his home on Saturday May 2, 2009 between the hours of 2:00 and 6:00 p.m. Cremation has taken place and Inurnment will be in the family plot in Antigonish, Nova Scotia. If desired donations may be made to the Cross Cancer Institute, Mesothelioma research Program, 11560 University Avenue Edmonton Alberta T6G 1Z2.

RETIREMENT: CWO ROGER LAJOIE

1. CWO ROGER LAJOIE HAS CHOSEN TO RETIRE FROM THE CANADIAN FORCES, ON 19 JUL 2009, WITH NEARLY 38 YEARS OF LOYAL AND DEDICATED SERVICE TO CANADA, THE CANADIAN FORCES AND THE COMM RESEARCH OCCUPATION.
2. CWO LAJOIE HAS ENJOYED POSTINGS TO CFS MASSET IN BRITISH COLUMBIA, 770 COMM RSCH SQN GANDER, NEWFOUNDLAND (2 TOURS), CFS CARP, OTTAWA, ONTARIO: CFS LEITRIM, OTTAWA, ONTARIO (3 TOURS), CANADIAN FORCES SUPPLEMENTARY RADIO SYSTEM HQ (CFSRSHQ), CURRENTLY RENAMED CANADIAN FORCES INFORMATION OPERATIONS GROUP (CFIOG), 771 COMM RSCH SQN, OTTAWA, NDHQ/DGMC/D MIL C 5 AS THE CAREER MANAGER FOR COMM RSCH MOS AND, CFS ALERT, NUNAVUT (6 TOURS). ROGER IS COMPLETING HIS MILITARY CAREER AS THE RSM FOR THE CHIEF OF DEFENCE INTELLIGENCE.
3. AS MANY FOLKS WILL KNOW, ROGER ENJOYS REFEREEING BASKETBALL AND VOLUNTEERING WITH A NUMBER OF ORGANIZATIONS. LUCKILY FOR THE OTTAWA COMMUNITY, ROGER HAS ACCEPTED CIVILIAN EMPLOYMENT IN THE NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION AND PLANS TO CONTINUE VOLUNTEERING. ROGER IS ALSO MARRYING OFF BOTH HIS DAUGHTERS THIS SUMMER AND HOPEFULLY BY THE FALL HE WILL GET SOME PEACE AND QUIET.
4. A DEPART WITH DIGNITY CEREMONY WILL BE HELD AT 1200 HRS, 25 JUNE 09 AT THE CFS LEITRIM ALL RANKS MESS. THE COST FOR THIS EVENT WILL BE APPROX 20.00 DOLLARS. IF YOU PLAN ON ATTENDING PLEASE CONTACT CPO2 BRIAN RAMSEY VIA EMAIL BY 19 JUN 09
5. PLEASE FORWARD ANY BEST WISHES, CONGRATULATORY MESSAGES, OR HUMOROUS ANECDOTES TO CPO2 BRIAN RAMSEY AT: BRIAN.RAMSEY AT FORCES.GC.CA

RETIREMENT: MWO ROBERT W. FORWARD

1. Master Warrant Officer Robert W. Forward will be retiring from the Canadian Forces on 03 October 2009 after thirty-seven plus years of service in the Communications Research Trade.

2. Master Warrant Officer Robert W. Forward joined the Canadian Forces at Canadian Forces Base Stadacona on 16 February 1972. Tours of duty included Canadian Forces Base Cornwallis, Canadian Forces Station Gloucester, Canadian Forces Base Kingston, Canadian Forces Station Inuvik, 770 Communication Research Squadron Gander(twice), Naval Security Group Activity Northwest Virginia, Canadian Signals Intelligence Operations Centre, National Defence Headquarters Ottawa, Directorate of Intelligence and Security Automation, Canadian Forces Station Leitrim, Maritime Atlantic Headquarters, Canadian Forces Information Operations Group Headquarters, Canadian Forces Language School (twice) and Director General Information Management Operations Canadian Forces J6 Coordination Computer Network Operations. He was also the victim of eight tours of duty at Canadian Forces Station Alert and volunteered for four tours of sea duty aboard Her Majesty's Canadian Ship's Iroquois and Athabaskan (twice) and the United States Ship John C. Stennis.

3. Bob, wife Donna and son Robert will be remaining in the Ottawa area.

4. Bob has requested a private send off. Please send congratulatory messages and/or humorous anecdotes to Master Warrant Officer Galante at, samuel.galante(at)forces.gc.ca, no later than 12 June 2009 please.

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SMITH, John Jeremy - Jan. 9, 1939 - May 24, 2009

With much sadness we announce the sudden passing of Jeremy Smith at the Foothills Hospital in Calgary with his wife and children by his side. Jeremy is predeceased by his mother Catherin and father Douglas. He is survived by his loving wife Mary, daughter Christina (Gary), son Daniel (Louise) and sister Jo (Lorne) and by extended family and friends. Cherished grandfather of Valerie, Derek, Mieke, Will and great grandson Liam. Jeremy spent 32 years in the military and in his retirement was happily involved in the Central Alberta Theatre (CAT) where he spent many hours designing and building sets. He will be deeply missed. A celebration of his life will be held at the Memorial Centre, CAT studios on May 30, from 1 - 4 pm. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Central Alberta Theatre or charity of your choice.

RETIREMENT - WO James Locke

WO James Locke enrolled as a Radio Operator in 07 August 1985 and re-mustered to the Communications Research trade in March 1993. His retirement date is the 26 Aug 09. Postings as a Radio Operator include 2 RCR Gagetown, 2 CMBG HQ & SIG Petawawa, CFS Mill Cove. Posting as a Communications Research Operator include 770 CRS Gander, CFIOG HQ Virginia USA, Marlant HQ Halifax, HMCS Athabaskan, HMCS Charlottetown, and CFJHQ Kingston including ship deployment for OP APOLLO and ground deployment to Kandahar for OP ARCHER.


J.L. Hiltz
Sgt
CFJHQ/J2 SE-3
CFS Leitrim, Det Kingston
Phone # 613-541-5010 Ext 8303
CSN 271-8303
hiltz.jl2@Forces.gc.ca

(NOTE: I don't have any information WRT a luncheon or dinner associated with this retirement. Bob)

CFS LEITRIM ALL RANKS MESS

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> 1. RETIREMENT - CPO1 RICK DELAURIER - COMMUNICATOR RESEARCH
BODY_TEXT:
RETIREMENT MESSAGE
BILINGUAL MESSAGE / MESSAGE BILINGUE
1. CPO1 RICK DELAURIER IS DEPARTING THE CF ON 27 JUL 09 AFTER MORE
THAN 27 YEARS OF LOYAL AND DEDICATED SERVICE TO CANADA, THE CF AND
THE COMMUNICATOR RESEARCH OCCUPATION.
2. HAVING JOINED THE CF ON 17 DEC 81, RICK SPENT THE NEXT 18 MONTHS
IN BASIC AND TRADES TRAINING, AT CFRS CORNWALLIS, NOVA SCOTIA, AND
CFSCE KINGSTON, ONTARIO, RESPECTIVELY. THEREAFTER, HE SERVED AT A
VARIETY OF DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL POSTS, INCLUDING CFS MASSET,
BRITISH COLUMBIA, CFS BERMUDA, 771 COMM RSCH SQN, OTTAWA, ONTARIO,
CFLS OTTAWA, ONTARIO (X2), CFS LEITRIM, ONTARIO (X3), NSGA KUNIA
HAWAI I, CFNOC OTTAWA, ONTARIO, CFIC (TRINITY) HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA,
A DEPLOYMENT ABOARD HMCS VANCOUVER OUT OF ESQUIMALT, BRITISH
COLUMBIA, PLUS FOUR TOURS OF CFS ALERT, NUNAVUT. RICK S FINAL DAYS
IN THE CF WILL BE SPENT IN THE CAREER MANAGER S CHAIR, AT DGMC (D
MIL C) OTTAWA.
3. UPON RETIREMENT, RICK WILL BE RE-UNITING WITH HIS WIFE PATTI AND
HIS TWO DAUGHTERS, ALEX AND KATE, IN LOWER SACKVILLE, NOVA SCOTIA,
WHERE HE HAS ACCEPTED A CAPTAIN S POSITION, IN THE PRIMARY RESERVE.
4. A RETIREMENT DINNER IS SCHEDULED FOR 1800 HRS ON SATURDAY, 25 JUL
09, AT THE CFS LEITRIM ALL RANKS MESS, AT A COST OF APPROXIMATELY 25
DOLLARS PER PERSON. THOSE PLANNING TO ATTEND ARE ASKED TO NOTIFY
CAPT BRYAN MACK BY PHONE, AT 613-996-1227 OR, BY E-MAIL, AT
BRYAN.MACK AT FORCES.GC.CA. RETIREMENT WISHES, CONGRATULATORY
MESSAGES, OR ANECDOTES (HUMEROUS OR OTHERWISE) MAY ALSO BE SENT TO
CAPT MACK AT THE E-MAIL ADDRESS CITED ABOVE.

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2. CFS LEITRIM ALL RANKS MESS

STEAK NIGHT

12 JUNE 2009

1800 - 2200

$10.00 MEMBERS PLUS ONE GUEST

$15.00 NON MEMBERS

NY STRIP LOIN/BAKED POTATOE/SALAD/COOKIES/COFFEE

SIGN UP AT BAR OR CALL 613-945-5386


Rick Gallant
Mr R (Rick) Gallant
Mess Supervisor
CFS Leitrim All Ranks Mess
Work (613) 945-5444

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RETIREMENT - CPO1 RICK DELAURIER - COMMUNICATOR RESEARCH

>
> 1. CPO1 RICK DELAURIER IS DEPARTING THE CF ON 27 JUL 09 AFTER MORE
THAN 27 YEARS OF LOYAL AND DEDICATED SERVICE TO CANADA, THE CF AND
THE COMMUNICATOR RESEARCH OCCUPATION.
2. HAVING JOINED THE CF ON 17 DEC 81, RICK SPENT THE NEXT 18 MONTHS
IN BASIC AND TRADES TRAINING, AT CFRS CORNWALLIS, NOVA SCOTIA, AND
CFSCE KINGSTON, ONTARIO, RESPECTIVELY. THEREAFTER, HE SERVED AT A
VARIETY OF DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL POSTS, INCLUDING CFS MASSET,
BRITISH COLUMBIA, CFS BERMUDA, 771 COMM RSCH SQN, OTTAWA, ONTARIO,
CFLS OTTAWA, ONTARIO (X2), CFS LEITRIM, ONTARIO (X3), NSGA KUNIA
HAWAI I, CFNOC OTTAWA, ONTARIO, CFIC (TRINITY) HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA,
A DEPLOYMENT ABOARD HMCS VANCOUVER OUT OF ESQUIMALT, BRITISH
COLUMBIA, PLUS FOUR TOURS OF CFS ALERT, NUNAVUT. RICK S FINAL DAYS
IN THE CF WILL BE SPENT IN THE CAREER MANAGER S CHAIR, AT DGMC (D
MIL C) OTTAWA.
3. UPON RETIREMENT, RICK WILL BE RE-UNITING WITH HIS WIFE PATTI AND
HIS TWO DAUGHTERS, ALEX AND KATE, IN LOWER SACKVILLE, NOVA SCOTIA,
WHERE HE HAS ACCEPTED A CAPTAIN S POSITION, IN THE PRIMARY RESERVE.
4. A RETIREMENT DINNER IS SCHEDULED FOR 1800 HRS ON SATURDAY, 25 JUL
09, AT THE CFS LEITRIM ALL RANKS MESS, AT A COST OF APPROXIMATELY 25
DOLLARS PER PERSON. THOSE PLANNING TO ATTEND ARE ASKED TO NOTIFY
CAPT BRYAN MACK BY PHONE, AT 613-996-1227 OR, BY E-MAIL, AT
BRYAN.MACK AT FORCES.GC.CA. RETIREMENT WISHES, CONGRATULATORY
MESSAGES, OR ANECDOTES (HUMEROUS OR OTHERWISE) MAY ALSO BE SENT TO
CAPT MACK AT THE E-MAIL ADDRESS CITED ABOVE.

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