Tag Archives: military

The Bearded Truth!!

Posted on February 4, 2016 by irishroverpei

Of the three branches of the military, Navy Army and Air force, only the Navy have the privilege of wearing a beard, the other two branches have to settle for neat little mustaches or in some cases the larger handlebar … Continue reading →

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The Royal Canadian Legion- Do or Die

Posted on May 30, 2015 by irishroverpei

In the last week the PEI Provincial Command of the Royal Canadian Legion announced the selling of the Charlottetown Branch Number One. This is the largest legion branch in the Province. Not so long ago the Summerside branch (second largest) … 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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Nice to be Well Thought Of.

Posted on June 20, 2014 by irishroverpei

The statement attached was part of the 2014 Award Ceremonies held at Holland College in Charlottetown on 15th May. It was my last official function with the Duke of Edinburgh Council. I’m greatly honoured and privileged to have been part … Continue reading →

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Another Happy Harper Moment!!!

Posted on April 11, 2011 by irishroverpei

Thought you might be interested in this item. Attention all Military and Veterans: It wasn’t Harper who kept us out of Iraq, it was the Liberals and NDP. It wasn’t Harper who wished the combat role in Afghanistan to end … Continue reading →

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