Gary Scott bids adieu

Dear All:

Having read a ton of these messages over my 39+ years, I'm going to keep this short and sweet. Friday, July 15 will be my last day in the office. The years have gone far too quickly but it's been a lot of fun along the way. In effect, I've had the privilege of two careers--one as a Trade Commissioner in places like Nairobi, Cairo, Helsinki, Chicago and Rome--and one in security where I've been ensconced for the last seven years. Both have been highly enjoyable but, believe you me, they are truly different.

Je me rappelle bien ma première réunion d'équipe ici à CSR - je n'avais pratiquement aucune idée de ce qui fut discuté (je me souviens bien du moment où je me suis demandé: c'est quoi un SL 24????) Mais ensemble, nous avons réussi à faire en sorte que nos gens et nos missions soient sains et saufs. Vous me manquerez beaucoup mais ce n'est qu'un au revoir...

I've learned a lot, mostly due to the people I've worked with and hopefully have been able to impart some of that knowledge to others. A big thank you is due to those who guided and trained me (especially our hardworking and patient LES) as I came new to each job along the way--we worked hard but had some fun through it all.

No great words of wisdom to impart, just a fond farewell as I rotate once again to a new beginning.

Best to each of you et au revoir,

Gary.

Gary P. Scott
Director/Directeur
Security Operations and Personal Safety Division (CSR)
Direction des opérations de la sécurité et
de la protection du personnel (CSR)
e-mail address: gary.scott@international.gc.ca