For this episode I interview Harry O'Connell, a resident in Long Term Care at The Village of Riverside Glen. Harry shares many glimpses into different stages of life, from his childhood spent in London and summers in Port Stanley, to joining the military, leaving the military due to a boxing injury, getting married, a long career as a stationary engineer, through to having children (and now five generations with even some great-great grandchildren!!). Harry's life is dramatically different now, having lost his wife of 74 years who he had been caring for, and now living in Long-Term Care, but not different as in slowing down - in recent months Harry has done everything from helicopter rides to the CN Tower Edge-Walk to sky diving. The Village of Riverside Glen has been trying to schedule "Bucket list" activities for residents, and Harry has been (literally) jumping at every opportunity. Thank you Harry for giving us a window into your long and full life!
This interview was originally recorded June 27 2024
