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Desperation at Dominion Command

Posted on January 24, 2017 by irishroverpei

The forty or so legion members employed at Dominion Command in Ottawa must be getting worried about their salaries. I get an email ad at least once a week trying to sell me more legion trinkets and tat. This week … Continue reading →

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Chase the Ace—-Legion.

Posted on January 13, 2017 by irishroverpei

To further add to the facts explained in yesterday’s blog ”Calling Out The Great Canadian Veteran Pretender”  I would like to add a story that appeared early this week in the Charlottetown Guardian newspaper. This questionable news article apparently merited … Continue reading →

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Yet Another Legion Headache!!!!

Posted on December 16, 2016 by irishroverpei

A year-and-a-half long dispute over roughly $300 has led to a rural Nova Scotia legion being stripped of its certification following a bitter clash with provincial leadership in Halifax. Members of Clare Branch #52 in Saulnierville dug in their heels and didn’t … Continue reading →

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Esprit de Corps Article–“Calling Out The Great Veteran Pretender”

Posted on November 22, 2016 by irishroverpei

I have just received a very interesting article from Esprit de Corps, a well respected publication that deals with all things military. Indeed, the article relates too and confirms many of the things I have posted on this blog regarding … Continue reading →

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The Legion, At It Again!!!

Posted on October 29, 2016 by irishroverpei

I have really tried to ignore the antics at the legion, but find myself being dragged back in again and again. So here we go once more. Please consider this is the Legion that claims to be”Preparing for the 21st … Continue reading →

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Branch 15 Royal Canadian Legion

Posted on September 10, 2016 by irishroverpei

Veterans and the Legion Survey Report Survey Report In May of 2016, after witnessing the issues with recruiting and retention with the Royal Canadian Legion, the Executive Committee of Branch 15 set up an online survey to find out why … Continue reading →

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Royal Canadian Legion Dominion Command Remain Silent??????

Posted on May 20, 2016 by irishroverpei

A week ago I sent an email to Dominion Command asking why we needed to sent two people to Perth Scotland to attend a conference. I asked for a break down of the costs involved. To date nothing!!!!!   Its … Continue reading →

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A Week of Legion Bashing

Posted on May 8, 2016 by irishroverpei

I dare say some people will be offended by my week of Legion Bashing Blogs. I’m truly sorry about that . However we need to make clear what is taking place in today’s Royal Canadian Legions. I respect the founding … Continue reading →

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More Legion bad press (Really Bad)

Posted on May 6, 2016 by irishroverpei

They are still regarded as the living icon of Remembrance Day. Each and every year we roll out the red carpet for the men and women of the Royal Canadian Legion and put them front and centre at all our Remembrance … Continue reading →

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