Congrats sir. I long for the day.
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Congratulations, Dave!!! :-)
I'll make room for you on the couch. We can be Team Retired. :-)
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Congrats!
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:-) What is this "retired" of which you speak?

Congrats!
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Congrats !!:-)

So... now we get to bomb you to fill up that retirement humidor right??:-)
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Congratulations, Dave! Than you for your service in Her Majestys Dangerous Cocktail Shaker...



I had a couple jokes there, they just kind of fizzled.

You know what I mean though, Sir, and I wish you a very happy and safe and long retirement.
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I'm so happy for you, Dave! We will celebrate in August! :-) :-)
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<------ Envious.
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Congratulations Dave!
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Wishing Fair Winds and Following Seas to Boatswain Dave Smith



Boatswain Dave Smith and his wife Gail received best wishes and heartfelt
congratulations from colleagues, in honour of Dave’s upcoming retirement.
By Captain Darryl Clow
On February 20th, the crew of CCGS Griffon assembled in the Crews Mess to wish their Boatswain David
Smith “fair winds and following seas” for his retirement. Dave will retire at the end of March.
Dave’s career spans nearly thirty‐two years, beginning in May 1980. Throughout his time with the Coast
Guard, Dave has worked primarily on the buoy tenders Kenoki and Griffon, with stints in Search and
Rescue in Amherstburg. His steady manner saw him rise to the position of Boatswain, responsible for
the safe conduct of all deck operations on board and ashore.
“Working for the Coast Guard for 32 years allowed me the opportunity to enjoy working outdoors all
year round, traveling all the Great Lakes. It has also allowed me to work and form a lasting friendship
with my crewmates, which I will always cherish. They have become a second family to me, and I will
miss them.”
Dave was presented with several gifts from his shipmates; a brass lighthouse, navigation light and a box
of Monti Cristo cigars. His shipmates wish Dave and Gail all the best for a long and happy retirement.
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Dave, Congrats.
Enjoy your well deserved and earned time going forward.
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Congratulations Dave :-)
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Congrats, Dave!:-) You've Earned It, Brother!:-)
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So, can I call you "Landlubber" now, Dave? :-) :-)
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Fair winds and following seas, Dave! :-)
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Congratulations, Dave!
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Congratulations Dave. May you have a long, healthy and happy retirement.

And maybe smoke a few cigars along the way! :-)
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Congrats Dave, enjoy
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Congrats!
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Congrats- hope to see you in Aug!
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