Tag Archives: courage

A Special Message at Christmas. Navy-Army-Airforce

Posted on December 15, 2014 by irishroverpei

T’WAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS, HE LIVED ALL ALONE, IN A ONE BEDROOM HOUSE, MADE OF PLASTER AND STONE. I HAD COME DOWN THE CHIMNEY, WITH PRESENTS TO GIVE, AND TO SEE JUST WHO, IN THIS HOME, DID LIVE. I … Continue reading →

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We Shall Remember Them. 11th November 2014

Posted on November 11, 2014 by irishroverpei

A day of quiet reflection. ———————— In Flanders Fields. ———————– In Flanders Fields the poppies blow Between the crosses row on row That mark our place and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the … Continue reading →

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Silence is Golden !!!

Posted on September 5, 2014 by irishroverpei

One might think that after my tirade of the several church denominations mentioned in yesterdays blog I would have received at least one angry response? But no, not a peep which indicates these people who shout so loudly when among … Continue reading →

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D Day 6th June 1944

Posted on June 6, 2014 by irishroverpei

Today is the 70th anniversary of the greatest seaborne invasion the world has ever known. It is a time when we need to remember the bravery and courage of the troops who stepped out of those landing crafts onto the … Continue reading →

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History from a Dizzy Height

Posted on March 13, 2014 by irishroverpei

I don’t suppose I was greatly missed over the last four days,but in case I was!!! please let me explain.  On Sunday morning at church a wave of dizziness swept over me, I managed to drive home but spent the … Continue reading →

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