Interview with John O'Hara

Member 1964-1966

John how did you become a member of the corps?

After seeing York at our first Nationals in Kitchener. John, Tom, & I were members of the Richmond Hill Hilltoppers and thought we had died and gone to Heaven.

What year and how old were you when you joined?

18 The year 1963/64

What position in the corps did you fill?

Colour Guard and Rifle

What is you most vivid memory of your time in the corps?

Flying to L.A. on a Sper Constellation. The plane seemed huge at the time. There is one on display by the Airport, I think on airport Road…It aint so big.

What did you do when you left the corps?

Joined the Commanders with Tom Stelling

What have you been doing for a living?

Working, Working, Working.  Bringing up 5 children a wife and a cat. The cat likes me.

What are you doing today?

Went over to the dark side.  Joined the Cobourg Legion Pipes and drums and I am now reaching out to a new market.

thanks John.

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