Cst. Hugh Joseph Ferguson joined the Force in 1934 but apparently the experience was not to his liking. He took discharge March 16, 1935. While he was at 'Depot' in 1934, he took particular note of a freshly constructed building -- today we call it the 'new' Drill Hall.
Vet. Cyril Camerson of Nova Scotia tells this yarn about Cst. Ferguson. Cyril says: 'Joe, I knew Hughie Ferguson very well. A very fine man. In fact, when I was heading off to 'Depot' Hughie said that the RCMP was building the 'new' Drill Hall while he was in training. When I arrived at 'Depot', sure enough I noted the corner stone was dated 1934'.
Cst. Ferguson died on October 21, 2009. He is buried in Dearborn, Michigan, USA. Hughie looks a fine gentleman indeed. We let a good one get away.
'Maintain Our Memories'
Source: Thanks to Vet Cyril Cameron for the yarn and our thanks to Supt. Brian Brennan for the snaps.
J. J. Healy
Reg.#23685
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