From Dec 2, 1978 until June 26, 1979, he served in "C" Company of Les Fusiliers du St-Laurent in Matane, QC (Canadian Army Reserve Unit).

Ron left Matane June of 1979 to reunite with his brother (Jean-Claude) in Vernon, BC.

Ron enjoyed working the Okanagan Valley orchards before accepting a position at Sprung Structures.

It was in 1979, that Ron decided to make Calgary, AB his new home.