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If its okay for Boy Scouts-Cadets to wear medals, why not the Legion????

Posted on May 3, 2017 by irishroverpei

After re-reading this Legion response, I felt the need to address it again. This is indeed a very pathetic attempt to justify the legion argument in favour of their imitation medals. He begins by suggesting I have taken the selling … Continue reading →

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The Royal Commercial Legion?

Posted on January 20, 2017 by irishroverpei

This is a new venture for the Legion, promoting cell phone plans. I’m not interested and of course I wouldn’t qualify not being a member. I have not checked out this offer to see if it is a good deal. … 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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Legion Message from the National President

Posted on August 23, 2016 by irishroverpei

Wow!!! since last week I have received over sixteen thousand hits and numbers are still climbing. There is no question many people are angry with the legion. Letter from National President. To be fair we should recognize the new President … Continue reading →

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Where is the Legion???Norwegian Sailor!

Posted on June 6, 2016 by irishroverpei

This is a very difficult story to believe!!! Not an eligible veteran? I cannot understand Veterans Affairs turning this man down, surely the proof is overwhelmingly in his favour. They have his Naval identity book, it states Royal Norwegian Navy … Continue reading →

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Legion Refuse to Budge

Posted on March 9, 2016 by irishroverpei

I was quite surprised to see in today’s paper my article(Guest Opinion) on the wearing of medals. My continuing struggle to have an unnecessary law changed. Section 419 of the criminal code states if a widow-mother or family member wears … Continue reading →

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The Royal Canadian Legion Today— Continued

Posted on March 5, 2016 by irishroverpei

I received an amazing amount of hits regarding yesterday’s blog about the Legions and the need for change. Of the great support I received I wanted to post one particular letter of interest. It poses the Legion executive as a … Continue reading →

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Letter to the Editor— Same Subject Today!!

Posted on October 31, 2015 by irishroverpei

I was more than a little surprised to open the Guardian this morning (Oct 31st)and find my letter there. It is barely 24 hours since I posted it online(Oct 30th 8am) and already it is  in print in the daily … Continue reading →

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The Wearing of Medals (Letter to the Editor)

Posted on October 29, 2015 by irishroverpei

My finger is poised over the send button as I prepare to send out this final letter on the subject in the heading. I have attached a copy of the letter below for you to read.  I have waited for … Continue reading →

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Canadian Dept of Justice

Posted on June 25, 2015 by irishroverpei

This is a direct quote from the web site of the Canadian Dept of Justice. Question— Can I wear my relative’s medals? Medals may only be worn by the veteran. This is considered of such high importance that it is … Continue reading →

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