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Bruce Poulin Defends the Legion Pretend Medals!!

Posted on May 31, 2017 by irishroverpei

I thought it was worth re-running this blog from last year. It really shows the poor attitude of those at Dominion Command regarding wearing of medals. Its a crime for a blood relative to wear late loved ones medals, but … Continue reading →

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Stolen Valour.

Posted on February 24, 2017 by irishroverpei

  While this story is the other side of the coin, it nevertheless pinpoints the careless attitude the Legion has toward membership. If we can have members parading and wearing medals they are not entitled too, how about the civilian … Continue reading →

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The Silent(sometimes) Legion

Posted on February 10, 2017 by irishroverpei

Whenever the Legion believe they are right and I’m wrong they respond almost immediately. When I complained about the silly legion medals they quickly chastised me by pointing out many organization produce and wear their own medals. They cited groups … Continue reading →

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Another Legion Struggling to Survive.

Posted on January 21, 2017 by irishroverpei

I don’t look for these stories but they do keep cropping up. Where is Dominion/Provincial Commands, what are they doing to reverse this downward trend? Port Colborne Legion ready to celebrate 90 years   PORT COLBORNE — With nine decades … Continue reading →

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Legion Branch Discrimination. (My last days as a member)

Posted on December 28, 2016 by irishroverpei

My Legion membership expires on 31st December 2016 and I will not be renewing it. This is a sad moment in my life, having been a member for roughly 30 years. For the greater part of that time I was … Continue reading →

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My Own Point Of View

Posted on September 9, 2016 by irishroverpei

Its a little strange how I became involved in the many issues regarding the legion. I began my own campaign a few years ago to have  section 419 of the criminal code amended to allow blood relatives to wear late … Continue reading →

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Waste of Time Communicating with Dominion Command

Posted on September 1, 2016 by irishroverpei

Shut Out Again!!!!!! Hello Comrade Rodgers: Thank you for contacting The Royal Canadian Legion again with your questions pertaining to the wearing of other people’s military medals. As I am sure you will appreciate, any changes to Legion policy must … 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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My Summary To Date—-Royal Canadian Legion.

Posted on August 17, 2016 by irishroverpei

I think I owe an explanation to the readers of my blog who may not be involved with or interested in the Royal Canadian Legion. I realize my daily blogs have mainly focused on issues surrounding the Legion,  in particular … Continue reading →

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