The Grave of Tower Johnny

[@barbaraboeckman1510]

I graduated in 1983, lived 30 minutes from Kings Island. Mom wouldn't let me go that night, we had no money. I'm glad I didn't. So very sad!

[@ericfreshcorn3590]

Hi i'm from Kenton Ohio

[@the_gilded_age_phoenix8717]

We used to go there a couple of times every year back in the 70s and 80s. Interesting old park and unbelievably massive.

[@deborahchesser7375]

I’m class of 84’ I remember this as I’m in central Ohio

[@ericfreshcorn3590]

@@deborahchesser7375 Hi Deborah i'm from Northwest Ohio i was 1 year old when that happen

[@deborahchesser7375]

@@ericfreshcorn3590 oh yeh ? Cool my father n law used to go up there to the coon dog festival. When I worked for Motorcycle Ohio I went through there many times as we had sites all over the state including Findlay, Toledo, Tiffin and Archbold.

[@rhondamc3642]

I'm glad he was remembered for more than a foolish decision. He sounds like he would have been an incredible man given the chance.

[@lauraaustin1998]

I appreciate the kindness you show when telling these stories. RIP John.

[@reneerollins4433]

Rest his soul No good decision is ever made when you're drunk.

[@GorillaCrewWarGaming]

Except going to bed....

[@antonchigurh3794]

Unless that decision is to stop drinking. Lol

[@GorillaCrewWarGaming]

@@antonchigurh3794 🤣

[@scottrider641]

Thanks for doing this story, lemont. I live in Delaware Ohio and I am acquainted with this young man and his family. This was a very tragic day in our community

[@allewis4008]

I hope the urban legend doesn't eclipse the awesome dude he was in life

[@MichaelDulin-l8o]

Oak Grove cemetery?

[@scottrider641]

Yes

[@janashleymoon1285]

I was there when it happened!! I remember all the paramedics around the tower!! It was so crazy me and my friends at the time didn't know what happened but to be told to leave the park!!

[@nitamay3534]

I married very young in 1984. We're still married and just celebrated our 40th anniversary. I remember back then we all felt like time would stand still. We felt carefree on Sundays. Back in the 80s, Alabama didn't sell alcohol, so we'd all ride to the state line to Mississippi and get draft beer. I thank God for praying mothers because nothing ever happened to any of us. I'm wondering if he felt carefree like us back then. My husband and I finally grew up around 24 and built our first home. God is the head of our lives. No one will ever know what was going through that young man's head that night. Sometimes doing crazy stuff ends in tragedy,my husband name is John Wesley as well. I pray God gives his family peace that surpasses all understanding. SHALOM

[@tuffyrhodes3830]

Mazel Tov

[@DancingChicken-w8v]

I love the American flags everywhere. Wonderful. Looks like a crisp Autumn morning there. Beautiful.

[@kimmie9472]

Funny how dump portrayed McCain as a loser. My husband served 30 years in the military. My husband hated dump for this comment, among others. Dump supporters are the loosers!

[@kimmie9472]

Lamont, you are a very sad maga supporter.

[@monsterman7721]

​@@kimmie9472and you are one sad M O R O N.

[@gals5252]

@@kimmie9472Wow, it’s true! Trump lives in ya’lls brain all the time! Get over it or get some help.

[@rattnroll84]

@@kimmie9472 ......Kamala should have paid him for an endorsement?

[@karencarbone2603]

R.I.P. John Harter.❤😢

[@nightfall22]

It was 1984 when drinking changed from 18 to 21. Damn shame. So many tragedies have started with a bottle in someone’s hand… RIP man

[@jeffdavis7376]

That's when old fart Reagan said to the governors of all the states that if they don't raise the drinking age, he will not give them the federal money to fix their highways and infrastructure

[@GLITTERandSKULLZ]

In Ohio it changed in 1987.

[@allewis4008]

Amen to that

[@coreym162]

Like the 50's; most people have no clue how many laws were passed in the 1980's

[@nightfall22]

@@coreym162 yeah, I have to agree with you brother… although I was born in the late 70s I remember the 80s very well… the biggest shame is people have no idea what they vote on and will do zero research and rely on the news to tell them how to think… then insane laws are passed, freedoms lost etc. I’m behind the blue wall of commiefornia but that’s changing… especially after this past election.. people need to take responsibility and do their own research and not be an npc.

[@HannahRobison-o4p]

I'm from Powell, Ohio in Delaware county and know this story well. This cemetery is 15 minutes from my house and I think of John when I pass it. Was not born when it happened but looked into him and his story a lot. Went to the same school as my Science teacher. Rest in peace John.

[@ericfreshcorn3590]

Hi I'm From Hardin County Ohio In a Town Of Kenton

[@DeepSouthTechie]

Never went to King's Island but I've passed it more times than I can count during my long trucking career. I've seen that tower from the distance but never knew the story. I also remember the 80's and if I had a time machine I'd go back, lol. The 80's was a great time to be alive.

[@F14Tomcatlover-o2v]

1988 was the best

[@garyhighley9022]

I've been on that tower...it's high. Idk what the heck John was thinking.

[@DeepSouthTechie]

@@F14Tomcatlover-o2v 👍

[@SheilaRiley-ug9pb]

I live 20 minutes from Kings Island and I used to work there during Fear Fest. I never heard mention of this sad tragedy but I do remember when it happened. So tragic. Thank you Lamont for bringing this and Yra Ohio

[@lillypad9960]

God bless him. Nothing good comes from being drunk. So sad.

[@travisdozier1357]

Good sex!

[@C.dieslevonankwek7]

No kidding, I've known way too many young people killed while drinking. Mostly car wrecks but had one classmate fall from a water tower ladder he was climbing drunk. I've had some close calls but consider myself lucky

[@PilgrimageToSeeaMoose]

Thank you for always being so kind and respectful to people you never knew but because of you we all get to know them a little bit. Thank you and stay safe

[@amyhammerschlag]

Such a sad story. Poor kid.

[@SGobuck]

Live 4 miles away from ki. It was indeed grad night, it was packed, my girlfriend at the time decided not to go because of that, but a lot of people we knew did. He didn't jump, he tried to ride the top of the elevator up and got killed either trying to get on top or was crushed when it got to the top. There was a 50 ft level you could take stairs to back then, he got creative and attempted to get on top. That's it. It's only been haunted since the Internet stories began. Been there more times than I can count.

[@larauch13]

Very tragic. Rest in blessed peace Johnny.

[@andreamarin4296]

Poor kid. I love that you bring us these stories so they are never forgotten. What a beautiful cemetery.

[@ruthram477]

Alcohol makes you do dumb things, especially when you're a teen. I never heard of Johnny, till now. May he keep resting in peace. 🕊️ Keep warm and safe out there Lamont.❤

[@jeffm5056]

As soon as I saw the Eiffel Tower, I knew it was going to be a Kings Island skit. That place has numerous ghost stories. I used to be a season pass holder five or so years ago, but never saw anything.

[@the_gilded_age_phoenix8717]

Places have started saying they are "haunted" to drum up business. The trend started in the 00s. I think it's because of all of those ghost hunting reality TV shows.

[@robhigh5991]

Glad the Brady's made it out

[@Wootangtw]

Sad story… poor kid he didn’t even have a chance to live his life… it only takes one unthinkable mistake to destroy or end your life…. Thanks for the video buddy…

[@felixmejia76]

Deepest sympathy2the family&friends.Rest in peace Tower Johnny!🙏💖🕊🙏

[@sinead187]

It makes me sad to think of his death. So tragic & so young. RIP, John Harter

[@davestark2015]

Ive never heard of him . May 13 1983 i had been 21 for three days. Im sorry he didn't get to have a long life. RIP

[@jennifer_m.8613]

Kings Island was featured in episodes of The Brady Bunch and The Partridge Family

[@angelacooper1980]

I have never heard of Tower Johnny. Thank you for bringing this story to your channel.

[@the_gilded_age_phoenix8717]

I remember hearing about someone jumping/falling off the tower around that time. Never heard of "Tower Johnny" until the 2000s when I saw something about it on here.

[@andreamarin4296]

I never heard of Tower Johnny either

[@thehapagirl92]

It says the Eiffel Tower ride at Kings Island is temporarily closed right now 😢

[@JuanitaMayo-o7l]

I used to live in Youngstown Ohio, and I have visited Kings Island. I remember there was a famous rollercoaster, (I can't think of the name of it) and at that time the largest in the country. I have never heard of Tower Johnny. He was certainly adventurous, fun spirited. RIP Johnny. My sympathy to his family. Thanks Lamont.

[@tomstroup8338]

@@JuanitaMayo-o7l the beast

[@w.e.s.]

The largest Rollercoaster in the whole country is on every corner of every neighborhood. I hear that so much

[@JuanitaMayo-o7l]

@@tomstroup8338 Thanks!!

[@loganstroganoff1284]

​@w.e.s. eh it's pretty common for parks to build the fastest, tallest, longest,etc when they build new ones as a form of hype. It's usually only a record holder for a few years til a record breaker is built somewhere else. Ppl just continue to say they're the biggest or whatever

[@joshwocher83]

The beast is still the longest wooden roller coaster in the world also tallest , fastest and longest drop on a wooden coaster and it’s been open since 1979

[@rozchristopherson648]

For some reason, young people think drinking is a mark of adulthood. It isn’t. It’s the way adults still try to be children. RIP John Harter. ❤️🙏

[@leonaheraty3760]

This is such a sad story. I graduated high school in May 1983 in Dallas. John and the guys in the photo look a lot like the guys in my class. RIP John. 💞 🙏

[@abecerra80]

I can listen to you tell stories ALL OF THE TIME!!!!! You are a FASCINATING STORY TELLER😊🥰💯💯💯💯👂🏼👂🏼

[@mikeforce5926]

Great video Lamont.I live by a cemetery in Texas that is loaded with young people that is full of grief.I know most of the stories.

[@JohnnyX7-m3m]

Good story coverage! Very sad-seeing things like this and the Concord water park tragedy-totally preventable

[@sylviamiller9047]

❤ Thanks for remembering this young man and sharing this story!

[@carolseven3802]

Another interesting story that I hadn’t heard of before. Thank you Lamont.

[@kevinblakemore6445]

I love your videos. I learn about so many different things about people. Keep making things happen. Thank you so very much

[@loriepostlewaite162]

Rest in peace young soul ❤️🙏🏻☀️ so sad, so young and ambitious

[@elizabethcochrane9015]

RIP Johhny ❤

[@RindaJane]

I was born in 64. The 80s.. ahh, great times growing up, best music Ever.. amusement parks were an awesome way to enjoy a day with friends. We were 3 hours away from Kings Dominion near Richmond Virginia ( in Doswell, Virginia) They also have an Eifel Tower. Highest I've ever been at age 16. I went up once more when my kids were teens. Ive not heard of this story. Tragic. At 18 we could drink alcohol and get into the clubs. Not sure what year the age limit increased here in NC. Thank you Lamont! I just found this channel while scrolling. Subscribed immediately when I saw it was you. Much respect young man for what you do. Stay safe out there everyone 🙏 Much love from Eastern North Carolina ❤️

[@karenh4058]

This is the first I’ve heard of Tower Johnny. So sad what happened to him. He seems like a very well-liked young man. That’s a beautiful cemetery and you visited on a gorgeous autumn day.

[@daynasafranek7807]

Myself, as well. I thought I’d heard just about every sad tragedy, such as this. The fact that he’s not an urban legend, is sad. Poor guy…

[@CoCo_Chenelle]

Could you do the Candy Taylor story she died at Kings island June 9,1991 Along with 2 other men in a separate incident at the park

[@strawberryshortcake8382]

Was she drunk as well ? Think she died on a ride that kinda looked like a spider or something. I was only 8 at the time but I lived 20 min away.

[@brianspotloe6976]

@@strawberryshortcake8382 I wasn’t there but I’m familiar with the ride she died on. It was called “Flight Commander” and it was similar to the old Hurricane rides but you could make the passenger pod roll upside down. She was allegedly intoxicated and wiggled her way out of the restraint and fell out when it rolled upside down. Also, 2 park employees were electrocuted on the same day in an unrelated accident involving one of the parks ponds. This day has come be known as Black Sunday.

[@jeffb6348]

Great story as usual. My grandparents took me back in the 70's when i visited them in Middletown.

[@jeffdavis7376]

Kings Island is where they filmed a Brady Bunch episode

[@daynasafranek7807]

I never knew that it was that park.

[@flashinthepan3273]

That's the first thing I always think too with King's Island.😊

[@georgewilson1184]

Yeah the Brady’s got to go bescause Mike had to present his design to the Board but thanks to Marcia the plans got lost on the boat ride and then the tubes got mixed up and Mike presented the corporate executives a viewing of Marcia’s Clown poster LOL I do believe The Partridge family performed their too

[@jeffdavis7376]

@georgewilson1184 yep, and the only thing that stood out of that episode is Eve Plumb big knockers bouncing up and down as her and Maureen are running through the park with Mike's plans

[@flashinthepan3273]

@@jeffdavis7376 Ahhh... Eve's plumbs....🤤

[@nickilamont9209]

Love how well you tell your stories lamont and love your content rest in heavenly peace to this beautiful young man 😢😢😢😢❤❤❤❤❤

[@b-dalebarksdale348]

RIP John W. Harter🙏💐🕊️ Welcome back to Ohio Lamont at Large, in the O-H-IO wish I could run into U my Guy, Ur the best, keep doing what U do Brother and Much Luv from Cleveland, Ohio!! 🙏💞🙏💞

[@b-dalebarksdale348]

Also I never ever heard about this story Lamont, Thank U so much 💕 it seems like we always lose Great People in tragic 💔 😔 ways!!

[@JSB1882]

It always strikes me as how one mistake can end a young person's life. This kid would be almost retirement age and all what was lost with his death.

[@Queenie_78]

Long ways from it, he’d be 59 years old.

[@starpepper499]

👋🏼 Lamont! Thanks for sharing another great/sad video 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 RIP♥️🕊️

[@Lisa...L]

Thanks for the video Lamont! RIP Johnny

[@louferrao2044]

Well, youth normally lack wisdom. His foolishness took his life. RIP John.

[@RobsNeighbor]

Thank you Lamont, bless his soul.

[@stacyharris6218]

Such a tragic way to go. R.I.P. John Harter.

[@LETSFISHINGO]

Used to go to Kings Island all the time as a kid!

[@robr2389]

We ALL probably did quite a bunch of dumb shit when we were younger and thinking we were bulletproof. Likely would've given my late Mom even more premature gray hairs had she ever known of some of it.🤣 I very well remember the '80's. Probably A LOT of wouldn't be smoking or have been drinking beer, etc. had most municipalities been more strict about age restrictions. Back in those days, legal age for beer or cigarettes used to be 18. We all figured out ways around that. And, if that didn't work, well, just steal it from your addicted parents!! They never seemed to notice. Just thought they'd used it up.

[@500erider]

Exactly !!!!

[@Marsha0364]

Do you remember the glass beer bottle caps, I think if it had red print it was low alcohol and green meant high? lol

[@jaylethal11]

He was busy listening to devo and was not paying attention... Rip Johnny...

[@heathere1511]

Oh 😢 i remember hearing this story b4, idk if i heard anything about the haunting but the jump& shuting down long enough 2 get his body removed. A very sad mistake, booze helps us feel invincable🎉❤😊😮 thx lamont

[@Joe-v7f7w]

Lamont, thank you so much for bringing into light the truth of this person. That with respect and honor the reality of this young man is voiced and also Honored. We all say God Bless you Lamont for your endeavor and bringing forth respect, Honor with integrity for those who have passed away. RIP MR HARDER

[@jordanhill4870]

I’m 24 and I know several parents of friends that were there the night it happened. There were many classes from the greater area visiting that night . I thought about it every time I’ve looked at that tower growing up

[@Betterdayz12]

I'm from Columbus, Ohio and I've never heard of him but now I'm going to spread the legend every time I go past Kings Island. RIP John All due respect

[@mimig5357]

RIP to John! Sad story! Beautiful cemetery!! The leaf color is gorgeous!!! Stay safe out there!❤

[@patti9339]

I love Kings Island. I started going when it opened in the early 70’s. I took my kids and now my grandkids. We switch back and forth visiting Kings Island and Cedar Point on Lake Erie.

[@karenceja1041]

That's why I love your videos, I have not heard I lot of your videos. This is sad story

[@DodlDecF]

Very sad, hopefully he will find peace one day.

[@lockedonlaw]

The drinking age changed from 18 to 21 on July 17th, 1984.

[@GeeB1]

Here in Vermont, the legal drinking age became 21 on July 1, 1986.

[@emmajanewatts4388]

In England it’s 18 but driving is 17 and sex is 16.

[@latasha195]

@@emmajanewatts4388😮😮😮😮😮😮

[@rockjagg1]

Kings Dominion theme park in Virginia had a guy intentionally jump from the top of their Eiffel Tower to the asphalt below around 1986 or so.

[@Talkbookishwithme]

2:28 it's tragic that he passed, but he really didn't miss anything by not being on the box of Wheaties lol he missed a bullet with that one. It's a shame he was young and had his whole life ahead of him. May he rest in peace.

[@irenegriffin3050]

What a heartbreaking story! Had never heard the urban legend. All I see is a young man, way too young, who died so tragically! I'm a mom and my heart breaks for his parents and all of his family and friends. 40 years since he passed, it's so sad cause he should be living his life with his own family. 😞

[@SherriSiegel-s2l]

I’ve never heard of this legend. Poor Johnny!! Drinking too much makes a person make foolish decisions. All he wanted to do is have a great time and it cost him his life. My heart goes out to his family and friends!! As a mother and grandmother my heart breaks for his parents!! Rest in peace Johnny!!

[@annmariemcleod6670]

I've never heard this story being from Canada. But I get what your saying about how the story stretches I just read 5 different tales about John and his accident

[@shirleygiordano7627]

Poor kid. 😢 my mom grew up near that area. I remember hearing about tower Jonny. I didn't know a kid lost his life for that urban legend to be created. 😢 poor kid. As for ghosts, I didn't believe in them until I died for 2 minutes, and recieved the 6th sense. I have been tortured for years by spirits calling out to me. I know this sounds crazy, I'm not crazy. I had been in a situation where some guy didn't listen to no, and my mother wasn't there for me.

[@HolisticHealing77]

Dang. I hear my name being called too! It's usually right before I wake up. I hear male voices. Never female though.

[@anniesapp906]

You are one brave guy "green beautiful eyes".

[@michellegreen5312]

The horrifying visual…. Dear lord

[@essencetoney933]

I'm from Cincinnati Ohio born and raised. Mason is a surbub of Cincinnati. We used to go to kings Island every year and I heard about this story and never wanted to go near that tower

[@mikeforce5926]

Lamont, come to Whitney Texas, and do a story on the young high school girl who was murdered by a road rager in Houston Texas not even a year ago. Her parents are desperately trying to find the guy responsible.

[@ReneePoka]

May she rest in peace. So sorry for the family loss. Praying for the family

[@sammyday3341]

Beautiful cemetery and fall colors.

[@durwoodfisher557]

I think the greatest tragedy in losing someone so young is that they will always be remembered by their early demise. I'm not saying it's right, but it's what happens. All one can do is use the story as an example to help others. Thank you for sharing this story. Morbid and true. Love the channel.

[@annellyshannellmckinney4909]

Such a sad story thank you Lamont for sharing!!! ❤❤❤❤I hope that he is resting in peace!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@spacebears6418]

I never heard of him till you made this story

[@pinkpineapples8645]

Lamont has business cards? #BALLER!!! Great content as always!

[@alextepe4309]

I’ve lived in the greater Cincinnati area my whole life, and I used to go quite often. Until now I’ve never heard of this tragic incident.

[@wkndscape1]

Love your stories Lamont. These people are all crazy!!

[@the_gilded_age_phoenix8717]

They said that Johnny was climbing up the elevator shaft when the elevator counter weight came down and knocked him off...this is what decapitated him.

[@IDShar]

When I was in high school there were several kids I knew who did stupid, darlng things and sadly died.

[@latasha195]

😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@drewstar412]

Lamont, I lived in AZ at this time. Maybe it was on the national news. Was a little older than Johnny. I vaguely remember this story. What stuck out was a teen climbing a tower. While it is not, it's like a scene that would be a in movie. Thanks for this story and tribute, Lamont.

[@tanyajackson]

I lived in Ohio as a child for a few years. Visited Kings Island once from my memory.

[@oathtaker2768]

In North Carolina the legal age was 18 to buy beer 🍺 and still is.

[@marionneary1128]

Hello there Lamont Thank you for all of the Stories you tell us! It amazes me on how you find theses Stories. I Never heard of theses Story before and Thank you for Sharing as always, John sound like he was a Really Nice Guy But he did a stupid thing by drinking R.I.P. John W. Harter (Tower Johnny) (Kings Island) very sad & Tragic😢🙏❤️🕊️🕯️✝️💜🫂

[@twicebaked7420]

I was there on that fateful grad night!!! I personally had a blast but I didn't hear about this man until we were on our way home.

[@the_gilded_age_phoenix8717]

One of the strangest series of deaths was when two maintenance workers got electrocuted in the Viking Ship pond on the same day. There was an exposed electrical wire in the pond. A worker went in the pond for some reason and was fried, then someone tried to help that guy and got electrocuted. Also, on the same day, a wmn died on one of the rides. This was back in 1991.

[@jessicajackson2438]

Omg

[@JP-wg4uo]

I went to Kings Island probably back in 1986 ish and I was around 6. Never heard this story and so sad and tragic… Thanks for telling his story Lamont

[@americanpatriot2422]

Outstanding video and presentation.

[@yonitirado3776]

RIP John w. Harter 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@joyannbriggs9530]

First time I heard this story. Thank you ❤

[@Greywolfgrafix]

Our High School senior trip in 1978 was to King's Island.

[@rob55mn93]

Wouldn't it be interesting to see if anyone could film him with all the technology this day & age is the place still open. R.I.P. JOHN 👍®️

[@MarkHoezee]

Never heard of this horrible story Lamont. Thanks for telling us about it

[@shannonbaker5685]

Been there many times as a kid in the 80's, always heard this story, the elevator has a glass floor, or at least it used to, it used to make me nervous

[@wendygrimm2920]

I am from Mason, Oh, and I was 13 when this happened. I remember this very well.😢

[@CaraHTheTerribleOldWoman]

I also graduated high school in 1983. I went to school in Golden, Colorado, which is not an experience I'd recommend to anybody. Despite school being a miserable experience, I had a few friends and a lot of high times. I'm kind of amazed I didn't end up dead with some of the stupid crap I did. We had a silly local legend about Molly the Hatchet Lady that went a little bit something like this. If you went to Red Rocks Amphitheatre when the night of the full moon fell on the 13th of the month and sat in the 13th row at midnight, Molly would come and chop off your head. I didn't believe there was a Molly, but I never sat in the 13th row at midnight on a full moon either. There are a lot of great old graveyards near some of the mountain and prairie towns in Colorado. Unfortunately I'm no longer physically capable of exploring some of them, but if you ever plan to come out this way, I will try to get in touch with you so I can show you some of them and maybe also the marker at the spot where Colorado, Wyoming, and Nebraska touch, and I'll treat you to a Beau Jo's pizza.

[@JuanitaMayo-o7l]

Could it be that Johnny was dared to do what he did? And being the adventurous guy he was, he agreed. I wonder if the person or persons feel any remorse for goading him into this stunt. We will never know.