RIP Harold Carlaw - Memorial Military Museum of Campbellford

[Mike Berry]

Rest in peace Harold Carlaw - Memorial Military Museum of Campbellford, Ontario

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_B5ccm7g0Pc&sns=em

[Steve T]

Mike--

Thanks; sorry to hear about this, though it is not entirely unexpected. I visited Campbellford in May and found out at that time that Mr Carlaw was unwell. Most WIXers who are PBY buffs probably know that Mr Carlaw's Canso hull migrated recently to CWH to provide parts needed to return CWH's flyable Canso nearer to stock 162 Sqn military configuration.

The reason I visited Campbellford was that I had found out my 1962 Studebaker Lark was sold new at a small dealership in that town. Here's a pic of me and the ol' Stude at the Memorial Military Museum; Bren carrier and CF-100 Mk.2T (second-oldest surviving Clunk, ex Lambeth ON legion hall) in the background.



Glad to hear on the video that the museum is to continue in operation. I knew at least one of Mr Carlaw's sons was also into Warbirds, but it sounds like the whole family shares the interest.

I'd love to listen in on the conversation probably going on now, in a huge aircraft storage yard up yonder, between Mr Carlaw and Walt Soplata...

S.

[mrhenniger]

Wow, what a shame, but it happens to all of us eventually.

Mr. Carlaw was a real gentleman. It is good to hear the museum will remain open. That CF-100 Mk 2T is a real gem!

Mike

[AIRIC]

Harold will be missed. I first met him about 20 years ago. He was always wide-eyed and happy to show people around his museum. A very open and gentle person. He loved taking people for rides in his vehicles and really appreciated younger people who showed interest in the collection.

Eric

[AIRIC]

Harold Carlaw





Harold giving my wife a ride in the sidecar of his 1942 Indian.




Harold with James P. Church’s son, Charles Church


Lots of great memories.