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We Remember

46 files, last one added on Mar 10, 2022
Album viewed 771 times

Mr Baggs

Alan "Daddy" Baggs, Founder of the Optimists.

"Baggs was the kind of man everyone would naturally call "Mister." He commanded respect and led by example."

8 files, last one added on Apr 28, 2019
Album viewed 275 times

Al Lavigne

Al played baritone in Optimists until, I believe, 1963. Al Passed away Dec 16 2000.

4 files, last one added on Oct 26, 2006
Album viewed 285 times

Al Miller

5 files, last one added on Oct 23, 2016
Album viewed 233 times

Al Morrison

During the late 50s and early 60s Al marched with the Toronto Optimists and, later, with the Canadian Commanders. He also instructed a number of corps in the Toronto/Hamilton area. Most recently, Al played mellophone in the Alumni Corps. He passed away on March 24th, 2006.

7 files, last one added on Feb 11, 2014
Album viewed 306 times

Andy Henderson

3 files, last one added on Mar 26, 2016
Album viewed 227 times

Bernie Beer

3 files, last one added on Sep 30, 2022
Album viewed 254 times

Bogo Avsec

5 files, last one added on Dec 15, 2008
Album viewed 256 times

Brian Byrne

13 files, last one added on Mar 18, 2017
Album viewed 420 times

Carol Munro

12 files, last one added on Sep 21, 2012
Album viewed 329 times

Clare Reid

6 files, last one added on Jan 05, 2016
Album viewed 211 times

Dave Barrett

2 files, last one added on Jan 23, 2006
Album viewed 276 times

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Random files - Those who have gone

Vern Johansson with a replica of Optimists Nationals Trophy (Remembering Paul Thompson, 2015)389 views

Ronn Prokop553 views

Brian Byrne in his Grantham uniform (196?)331 views

Vern, his wife, Jennifer, and Optimists Honour Guard (Vern Johansson's wedding, April 11, 1970)384 views

Brian Byne and Christian Byrne (Oshawa, 2009)344 views

Andy Henderson, Toronto Optimists Drum Major (1965)304 views

Carol Munro at the 2010 Olympics502 views

Gary Corbett (Christmas, 2005)450 views

Last additions - Those who have gone

Doug McPhail (1961)191 viewsFeb 03, 2023

Bernie Beer (Falconer, NY, 1960)188 viewsSep 30, 2022

L-R: Colin Hedworth, Ronn Prokop and Mark Wicken (Christmas costume parade, 1961)200 viewsSep 18, 2022

Don Chisolm (late 1950s)197 viewsAug 16, 2022

Vern Johansson when he was drumming with the Bantam Optimists143 viewsJun 10, 2022

Art Tamaki (1967)184 viewsMar 10, 2022

Vern Johansson becomes Drum Major (1966)189 viewsJan 09, 2022

Vern Johansson (Batavia, 1969)190 viewsJan 09, 2022