Each week this summer, we will feature a former member or instructor in our "Where are they now?" series.
In the eighth installment of our summer “Where are they now” series we interview past member Tara (Griffin) Landry.
What years were you involved with the Crusaders (taught, marched, admin staff, support staff, fan)?
Marched 1980-1988 and 1991
What are you doing now ?
Territory Manager for Laerdal Medical Corporation (a medical simulation company), Married to Chris Landry for 11 years and mom to 2 girls Megan (9) and Alyson (7).
How did you get involved with the corps?
My dad wanted me to join as he was a huge fan from the 60s. He brought me to the North Star, 27th Lancers and Boston Crusaders open houses in the fall of 1979 when I was 9 years old to let me see the differences in the corps. The Saders welcomed me with open arms and had the most synergy of any of the corps, it had a family feel so that is where I stayed.
What are your fondest memories?
Well I marched for 10 years so there are a lot; The cheers from Prince Palace in Melrose whenever someone showed up for the first practice of the year, Bug Juice, Joe Bananas, Riding around in the old corps truck when the equipment would fall all over the place during the ride, Going to Europe in 1982 and half the corps not returning for weeks, Jack Vento holding my spending money on tour during the early 80s, My dad Binsy and Larry MacIssac together, Paul Pitts staring me down during warm ups, Mass Envelope, Whenever the alumni would show up to watch practice at Fargo, sneaking young Pat Holland on the girls bus, Bari Women, staying in hotels at finals, 1982 Miami riot.
What are you favorite BAC traditions?
standing still with our equipment during retreats while everyone else put theirs down, Conquest, Giant, Bus Songs, Bari vest,
Who do you keep in touch with?
Lots of folks now with facebook, but mostly Scott Parisi, Jen Lewis (Hogan), Pat Holland, Paul Nye, Christine Brown and Bill Binford.
What is your favorite Crusader show of all time?
Years I marched- 1986. Years I did not march- 1978 |
