Fourscore and eight years ago, Harold E. Lannom was born in the heart of coal mining country in Southern Illinois. When he was four, the family moved to Southern California. He gra...view moreFourscore and eight years ago, Harold E. Lannom was born in the heart of coal mining country in Southern Illinois. When he was four, the family moved to Southern California. He graduated from Glendale High School and became part of the greatest generation serving in the European Theater of Operation, World War II. Returning home, he entered college and graduated from Occidental College, majoring in music education. Harold moved to Oregon in 1970 and lives today in Eugene. He spent most of his life in music before obtaining his degree in educational counseling. Most importantly, he is a counselor, mentor, and world-class “Poppa”.view less