Big Thanks to Marc Petitpas aka BMO Field aka "Suit there it is"

**Jack** · 03-10-2009, 09:05 AM

On behalf of the Red Patch Boys, I would like to extend my sincere thanks and well wishes to Marc Petitpas (aka BMO Field aka "suit there it is").

Marc has just informed us that he will be leaving MLSE to pursue a great career opportunity.

Marc has been a huge reason that we've been successful as he has always been comprehending and worked with us from day one to bring the atmosphere in the stands and allow us the freedom to express ourselves and we very much appreciate that.

Always classy and always willing to listen, Marc will be missed in our communications with the stadium, though he has certainly left behind a capable team who will continue to handle our needs.

Now I look forward to hoisting a pint with Marc in the south stand and supporting TFC together (with no suit this time!)

Here's the letter from Marc to us:

Guys,
I have accepted a new job opportunity.
My last day with MLSE and BMO Field will be our home opener on April 4th. (So if you see me crying cut me some slack…J)

I just wanted to take an opportunity to thank you, and all of the supporters, for making BMO Field the highlight of my professional career.

I hope you all feel like I gave you everything I had because you deserved nothing but that. What you have accomplished with Soccer in this city, and country, blows me away every time I think about it. Please pass on my sincere thank you to all of your groups and let them know I will miss them all dearly (even those who wanted to inflict personal pain on me…ha ha). I can leave with my head high knowing how my team contributed to what you guys all bring on game day. I truly gave it my all.

Thank you for letting me be a part of it. I can’t wait to join you in the stands in the future and look forward to many Carlsberg’s together and watching us win the MLS cup at BMO Field in the near future.

As the first employee of BMO Field when there was nothing but concrete around, it has been a gut-wrenching decision walking away from this, but I am a divorced Dad of two beautiful children, and they are my focus and this opportunity is the right move for them and for me professionally from a growth perspective. I will miss you all, the incredible staff I call my friends, and my home of BMO Field.

Take care and Thanks...

Cheers

-Marc

**Roogsy** · 03-10-2009, 09:08 AM

Great news for him!

Hopefully not bad news for us. Marc understood the fans. He was a fan himself. This is a loss for MLSE and for TFC fans.

But I am happy for him. Marc is a great guy. Wherever he goes, he will be successful. I wish him the best.

**Jack** · 03-10-2009, 09:09 AM

The good thing is, Vince is there to help make the transition fairly seamless.

kelzag · 03-10-2009, 09:09 AM

Congrats to Marc. Wishing him all the best.

**Jack** · 03-10-2009, 09:10 AM

Kel...shouldn't you be drunk by now?

**Roogsy** · 03-10-2009, 09:11 AM

If I was on vacation, I wouldn't be up at 10!

You'd be lucky to see me up before noon.

**FluSH** · 03-10-2009, 09:13 AM

Farewell Marc... and Best Wishes!

kelzag · 03-10-2009, 09:13 AM

Originally Posted by Jack

Kel...shouldn't you be drunk by now?

I am. Who's this Marc guy?

**Wagner** · 03-10-2009, 09:17 AM

Good luck in your future endeavours.
You were always cool and professional and understanding when it came to the supporters.
"Suit there it is!"

**Flipityflu** · 03-10-2009, 09:20 AM

best of luck Marc.

**Carts** · 03-10-2009, 09:27 AM

Congrats and best of luck Marc...

You'll definitely be missed on game days at BMO...

That being said, I think its time you came to BMO & 112 as a fan for at least one game this season...

Don't be a stranger...
Carts...

**DOMIN8R** · 03-10-2009, 09:28 AM

All the best Marc. Thank you for being the voice of reason in an ocean of insanity over the last 2 years on game day.

**Gobi** · 03-10-2009, 09:30 AM

All the best, Marc.
You will be missed.
Hope to see you in your civvies on matchdays with us.

**Eastend** · 03-10-2009, 09:34 AM

All the best Marc. I did see him in one of the bank towers last week.....

hmmmmmm, I guess it'll still be "Suit there it is!"

**Dave67** · 03-10-2009, 09:34 AM

Congrats Marc. You were very helpful in dealing with the 110 banner. It was appreciated!

**Jack** · 03-10-2009, 09:57 AM

Marc has given me permission to post this for us:

Guys,
I have accepted a new job opportunity.
My last day with MLSE and BMO Field will be our home opener on April 4th. (So if you see me crying cut me some slack…J)

I just wanted to take an opportunity to thank you, and all of the supporters, for making BMO Field the highlight of my professional career.

I hope you all feel like I gave you everything I had because you deserved nothing but that. What you have accomplished with Soccer in this city, and country, blows me away every time I think about it. Please pass on my sincere thank you to all of your groups and let them know I will miss them all dearly (even those who wanted to inflict personal pain on me…ha ha). I can leave with my head high knowing how my team contributed to what you guys all bring on game day. I truly gave it my all.

Thank you for letting me be a part of it. I can’t wait to join you in the stands in the future and look forward to many Carlsberg’s together and watching us win the MLS cup at BMO Field in the near future.

As the first employee of BMO Field when there was nothing but concrete around, it has been a gut-wrenching decision walking away from this, but I am a divorced Dad of two beautiful children, and they are my focus and this opportunity is the right move for them and for me professionally from a growth perspective. I will miss you all, the incredible staff I call my friends, and my home of BMO Field.

Take care and Thanks...

Cheers

-Marc

**adamdz** · 03-10-2009, 10:06 AM

Thanks for all your hard work Marc. If you make it down to 112, no suit, not even a red one ok (well maybe a red one would be awesome).

**denime** · 03-10-2009, 10:07 AM

All the best, Marc.

**JDG** · 03-10-2009, 11:40 AM

Marc is an outstanding individual who has never failed to show the utmost respect for what we do for TFC.
There were a couple of occasions over the last two years where I needed his assistance, and each time I contacted him his responses were immediate, and went beyond my expectations.
Pure Class.

Good Luck Marc, you will be missed at BMO.

**Roogsy** · 03-10-2009, 11:47 AM

The man is class.

**stugautz** · 03-10-2009, 11:49 AM

Marc can you recommend a replacement to your old boss? Because I'll apply!

Congrats on the new job!

**yellowfellow** · 03-10-2009, 11:57 AM

Banner for Marc?

**Roogsy** · 03-10-2009, 11:58 AM

"Suit there he goes"?

**TFC_Toon** · 03-10-2009, 12:10 PM

All the best Marc and thank you.

**koryo** · 03-10-2009, 12:58 PM

Congratulations Marc and well done.

**rowan** · 03-10-2009, 02:16 PM

congratulations, all the best Marc.

**sully** · 03-10-2009, 02:23 PM

Thank you for all the hard work, and most of all for being a great listener.
All the best.

**JonO** · 03-10-2009, 02:26 PM

Congrats... I guess I won't see you at the raptors game either then... unless you're in the stands.

**GlenM** · 03-10-2009, 02:30 PM

He's a stand up guy, awesome good news...

Mahn, we'll miss saying "Suit there it is", we should invite him to join us after the opener or anytime at Joes and buy this man a beer.

GlenM

**Super** · 03-10-2009, 02:31 PM

Many thanks to you Marc for everything you have done for the club. It's well appreciated, and won't be forgotten.

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