Anne-Marie Robinson
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We first heard from Barry in episode two. I've seen Barry Hodgins in yearbook photos. He wore a suit, held a trumpet. Barry suspected something inappropriate was going on between the other music teacher and Anne-Marie, but he never reported it.
We first heard from Barry in episode two. I've seen Barry Hodgins in yearbook photos. He wore a suit, held a trumpet. Barry suspected something inappropriate was going on between the other music teacher and Anne-Marie, but he never reported it.
He tells me Walker brought several students to the Royals' band practices.
He tells me Walker brought several students to the Royals' band practices.
He says Walker was in his element there.
He says Walker was in his element there.
And as far as Hodgins is concerned, the whole band was a big deal.
And as far as Hodgins is concerned, the whole band was a big deal.
Walker must have been well-liked. He lasted. I requested and received Walker's official military records from the Canadian government. The document details his ranks. He was in the reserve from 1966 to 1990, 24 years. Several other former students tell me he introduced them to the band too. They carry great memories from that time. Some went on to military careers.
Walker must have been well-liked. He lasted. I requested and received Walker's official military records from the Canadian government. The document details his ranks. He was in the reserve from 1966 to 1990, 24 years. Several other former students tell me he introduced them to the band too. They carry great memories from that time. Some went on to military careers.
Walker ran summer band programs for young reservists across the country for years.
Walker ran summer band programs for young reservists across the country for years.
The Royal Regiment of Canada Band played a key role in Anne-Marie's own history with the former teacher.
The Royal Regiment of Canada Band played a key role in Anne-Marie's own history with the former teacher.
Even in the summertime, she says it gave him access to her. Anne-Marie and I decide it's time to head to the home of the Royals.
Even in the summertime, she says it gave him access to her. Anne-Marie and I decide it's time to head to the home of the Royals.
It's a chilly winter day in Toronto. We're bundled up. There's a sharp wind coming off Lake Ontario and we leave our masks on after getting out of the cab. An archway marks the entrance to this historic Canadian Forces facility. Inside is a large drill hall. I've seen the videos of the band practicing here.
It's a chilly winter day in Toronto. We're bundled up. There's a sharp wind coming off Lake Ontario and we leave our masks on after getting out of the cab. An archway marks the entrance to this historic Canadian Forces facility. Inside is a large drill hall. I've seen the videos of the band practicing here.
It's a weekday yet it's eerily quiet. Lights are on inside but no one seems to be around this entire facility.
It's a weekday yet it's eerily quiet. Lights are on inside but no one seems to be around this entire facility.