March On! ...the history of the
Toronto Optimists Drum & Bugle Corps
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Randy Elbertsen
Corps: Optimist Cadets, Toronto Optimists and De La Salle
July 22, 1957 — May 22, 2024
Randy joined the Toronto Optimists in 1971 and marched with the corps until the end of 1973.
He and his brother, Rob, started their drum corps careers back in 1968, with the Optimist Cadets. In 1971, both of them moved to the Junior Corps. Their sister, Rose, joined them in 1973. She marched in the Colour Guard. After the 1973 season, all three siblings left the Optimists and joined De La Salle.
Randy was a warm, generous person who was a constant bright presence. He was a wonderful horn player and corps member. (Calvin Johansson)
Randy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . We Remember!