Tag Archives: honour

For Women the World Over

Posted on March 3, 2016 by irishroverpei

International Women’s Day The photo was taken a few years ago, and as you can see  surround myself with women of international fame. Seriously, there remains a dreadful inequality between men and women. Certainly here at home, but so much … 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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Royal Canadian Legion—Change is Needed

Posted on January 9, 2015 by irishroverpei

Today I completed my resolution which I intend to present at the monthly meeting of my local legion branch on Monday evening 12th January 2015. I think I’m well prepared and I hope I have drawn up the resolution correctly. … Continue reading →

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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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The Vietnam War???? Women of The Century?????

Posted on January 13, 2014 by irishroverpei

The article I have attached below came via an email. You know the type, the sender asks you to read and then forward to as many people as possible. I sometimes forward if I find them funny or worthy to … Continue reading →

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Erin go Bragh

Posted on March 8, 2012 by irishroverpei

Erin go Bragh, (Ireland Forever) Lets celebrate all things Irish and continue to avoid the latest Harper/Del Mastro nonsense. The invitation card in this post was a highlight of my life. To be invited to lunch with the President of … Continue reading →

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Canadian Values????

Posted on January 18, 2012 by irishroverpei

I thought I pass this along, it was sent to me via the internet. But that isn’t my main reason for posting it. Here on PEI we have a debate going on over whether bibles should be offered free to … Continue reading →

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