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Shift Colors! Environment Canada VOS Program Manager Ron Fordyce Retiring

Robert A. Luke (U.S. VOS Program Lead) and Randy Mawson (Environment Canada)

Ron Fordyce, Supervisor of the Port Meteorological Office in Hamilton Ontario and the Program manager for Environment Canada's Voluntary Observing Ship (VOS) program retired in January of this year after 38 years of dedicated service. Ron (on right) is seen here accepting his retirement certificate from Regional Director, Roger Street. Former Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chrétien signed the certificate.

Ron was well known in the world marine community for his vast knowledge, experience and friendly demeanor. He had enormous experience dealing with the World Meteorological Organization in his marine role.

Ron plans to enjoy his retirement years vacationing at a small cottage in northern Ontario. We wish Ron and his family the best that life has to offer and he will be sorely missed.

Ron Fordyce and Roger 
Street

Ron (on right) is seen here accepting his retirement certificate from Regional Director, Roger Street. Former Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chrétien signed the certificate.

Editor's note: Ron has been a true friend, colleague, and mentor to the U.S. VOS program. His guidance and wisdom aided in the smooth transition of our program to Mississippi three years ago. Thank you Friend -- Luke

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