Kevin Cannon’s Celebratory Roast
Thursday, January 23, 2020, 6-8:30 p.m., The Drake Center
On Thursday, January 23rd, 2020, 160 USFS personnel, PWV members, friends and family gathered at the Drake Center in Fort Collins to celebrate, honor and roast Kevin Cannon on his retirement after 18 years with the USFS Canyon Lakes Ranger District (CLRD). During these 18 years, Kevin also served as liaison to the Poudre Wilderness Volunteers (PWV).
After many yummy appetizers brought by guests and a dinner of pulled pork, baked beans, salad and rolls, the USFS guests provided a wonderful and well-decorated cake in Kevin’s honor. During the roast, Kevin received some great and fun gifts including a beautiful framed picture (USFS) and a book of pictures spanning Kevin’s career (PWV).
Ten people ‘roasted’ Kevin with some funny stories and a LOT of glowing endearments. Although unable to attend, long-time friend of Kevin, Michael Rowan, sent some very humorous stories that were shared. Volunteers from the audience also ‘roasted’ Kevin. Ralph Swain, Regional Wilderness and Rivers Program Manager, mentioned that Kevin was most unique in receiving not one but two national awards during his service, the Bob Marshall Award For Individual Champion of Wilderness Stewardship in 2004 and the Outstanding River Manager in 2019.
PWV’s Photo/Video committee created a couple of great videos about Kevin and his time in this area.
- Click link to view Kevin’s PWV Farewell Address
- Click link to view Kevin's Interview With Celia
PWV is thankful to have Kristy Wumkes as our new liaison. She mentioned that she has big shoes to fill. PWV will miss Kevin; best wishes and Happy Trails!