Tag Archives: death

No Forwarding Address

Posted on June 2, 2016 by irishroverpei

Subject: CANCEL YOUR CREDIT CARD BEFORE YOU DIE  Reported in the Newcastle  Evening Chronicle recently:   Be  sure and cancel your credit cards before you  die! This is so priceless.  And so easy to  see happening – customer service, being … Continue reading →

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Global Warming & Pollution.

Posted on July 16, 2015 by irishroverpei

We are in a mess! The world is in a mess! and we are doing nothing about it? I realize most people today do not read or believe in the words of the Bible. The word Armageddon is just that, … Continue reading →

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Definition of a Veteran

Posted on March 5, 2015 by irishroverpei

I recall that a few weeks after the Island first issued the Veteran License plates,  the deputy major of Charlottetown was complaining. The city had authorized free parking thru the month of December if you had a veteran plate. However … Continue reading →

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A Story Worth Sharing

Posted on January 7, 2015 by irishroverpei

  I thought this cute little story was worth sharing —————————————- The 12 year old soldier of the Great War: In 1916 a 12 year old boy walked into the Recruitment Office and signed up. I can’t recall which regiment … 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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A Loving Daughter.

Posted on November 10, 2014 by irishroverpei

Who would have thought this wee girl of four would grow up to be such an intelligence and loving daughter. The beautiful response she wrote in reference to my letter about the Jehovah Witness who refused her son the opportunity … Continue reading →

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We Shall Remember Them – 1914-1918. One Hundred Years Later

Posted on November 5, 2014 by irishroverpei

Incredible WWI Tribute In London Looks Like A River Of Blood… But Look Closer! By Steve Rushing    AUGUST 2, 2014  World War I, known at the time as the Great War, was thought to be the war that would … Continue reading →

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October 5th 1968 Northern Ireland

Posted on October 5, 2014 by irishroverpei

A sad day to recall 5th October 1968, it is considered the beginning of the “Troubles” in Northern Ireland. It began when police attacked civil rights groups in Derry. It would continue into the 1990’s with a great loss of … Continue reading →

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A beloved Yorkshire Wife!!

Posted on September 13, 2014 by irishroverpei

It has been a week of dealing with too many serious blog issues, maybe  boring blog issues??? Its the weekend and time for a wee bit of humour   An elderly man lay dying in his bed while suffering the … Continue reading →

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The Last Post-True or Myth???

Posted on August 13, 2014 by irishroverpei

If any of you have ever been to a military funeral in which The Last Post was played; This brings out a new meaning of it. We have all heard the haunting song, ‘The Last Post.’ It’s the song that … Continue reading →

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