We regret to advise of the passing of Master Warrant Officer Alan Mark Pernitzky, CD in Moose Jaw, SK on 8 September 2009 at the age of 46 as a result of an automobile accident. He was stationed at 15 Wing Moose Jaw as a Construction Engineering Supervisor.

Alan was born in Vancouver, BC but at a young age moved first to Dawson Creek, BC and then to Innsfail, AB where he attended High School. Upon graduation he enlisted in the Canadian Forces joining the Military Engineering family providing Construction Engineering support to a number of bases including Cold Lake, Moose Jaw and Dundurn.

A Memorial Service will be held on 14 September at the Moose Jaw Funeral Home. Burial will take place at Beechwood National Cemetery, Ottawa, ON. In lieu of flowers donations in Alan's name may be made to the Salvation Army, 175 1st Ave. N.E., Moose Jaw, SK, S6H 0Y9. ^{{gdOct2015kh}}