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A Salute to Frenchie The IESALC says goodbye to a great supporter of our committee. Mr. Gerald DuCharme (Frenchie) has announced his retirement from the Tulsa Airport Authority, where he served as the Airport Electrical Supervisor. As of May 1st, 2007 Frenchie will officially retire from the airport, and also as Chairman of the IESALC Users Group. We will be sad to see him go, but we wish him and his family all the best as they enjoy retirement. Thank you Frenchie for all your support and dedication.... We have gathered some comments left for him here. To have your comments listed here, please send them HERE...
Frenchie- I’m jumping in a little late but
wanted to add my best wishes for your retirement. I know I’ll miss you at the
conferences you won’t be able to attend (note I said the ones you won’t be able
to attend- I’m hoping you can get to the ones close to home). I appreciated the
way you represented the “ Ah - come on man! I was getting ready to do
some Boudreaux dancing this year. Frenchie - I will miss you. It has been my
pleasure to know you and to have worked with you. Thanks for the ride!
Sir Frenchie, It is with the deepest respect
for you that I acknowledge your decision to pull the string..... As one of the
old timers left in the IES ALC, I want to Thank You very much for the efforts
you performed by leading the User Group from a small group to one of the
Committee's largest and most supportive disciplines. A job well done !!! Your
wit, laugh and smile will never be forgotten.....Your willingness to serve and
your dedication to Aviation Lighting, the Tulsa Airport Authority and to the IES
ALC will never be forgotten... Thank You Frenchie, Word has it that you are retiring.
What are we going to do now! From my perspective, you (and Bill at times) were
the instigators of all the fun stuff! I know that I only got a “taste” of your
mischief, but you were hilarious in Williamsburg. What a character! Having read
your retirement memo, I can certainly understand where you’re coming from. When
it’s time to go, it’s sometimes like a “billboard” sign staring you in the face.
But, it’s always a difficult decision. I know you will end up doing something
you are good at and love…and having fun along the way. However, whatever you do,
find time to make your way to the IES conferences because all of your friends
love you (and don’t forget your costumes). We will miss you…Take care,
Frenchie, Since I started attending the IES conferences few
people have made such a lasting impression as you have on me. I appreciate all
the time and effort you have given to the group. I wish you nothing but the best
in your retirement and hope to continue to hear from and see you. You leave big
shoes to fill and a social void that all will miss. I am glad I was fortunate to
cross paths with you and will cherish the memories (some I can’t remember) of
our times together. |
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Frenchie,
Although my time with the IES has been short, I am sorry to see you go. I
certainly understand that the time is right for you. I will certainly miss your
social antics and hope you can visit future IES. Although I am sure we will fill
your position, rest assured that you can never be replaced. I would very much
like to keep in contact with you, so please don't hesitate to forward me your
new e-mail, phone etc...You will be missed,
Hey
Frenchie, I’m going to miss my dancing partner!!!! Seriously it has been such a
pleasure getting to know you and Deborah over the years. I can still remember
David coming back from his first IES talking about some guy named Frenchie and
all the fun you guys had. I know we will be seeing you in Chicago but please
keep in touch so I can continue to enjoy your emails. Thanks again for all your
work and support of IES and most of all your friendship. God Bless,
Hey
Frenchie, Well I guess I have to throw my two cents worth in too. You know how
much I appreciated you taking over for me as User Group chairman when I retired
from the airport. My only wish is that you will enjoy your retirement from the
airport as much as I am mine. At least as much as I'm actually retired, (Dedra
keeps me pretty busy ). At least I don't have to put up with all the politics
anymore as you have said. I'm not saying any goodbyes since I know we will keep
in touch. Glad to hear you may be able to come to Chicago. Talk to you later,
Users” and I know I learned a lot that I applied to the
“designer” side. I’ll definitely miss the “fun side”- we still have Billy, Mac,
Gayle, etc but many of the rest of us (me) are going to have to step it up- we
need to maintain our reputation as a “definitely an entertaining group”.
Frenchie:
I am happy for you that you are going to retire, but am sad for all of us at IES/ALC
that you will not be with us as frequently as you have been. I do think that via
email, you could become the IES/ALC Entertainment Chairman for our meetings.
There is no one that could do a better job than you....
Frenchie,
It is very sad indeed to hear the IESALC #1 cheerleader will be hanging up his
pom poms. I am sure we will all be humbled by the degree of reduced energy in
the room upon your first missed conference. (Hopefully that will still be a ways
off). I hope I still have that energy level when I walk off into the sunset. You
are very knowledgeable yet very humble. You have my utmost respect. Enjoy it.
You deserve it.