Tag Archives: overseas

Join the Navy and see the World

Posted on January 10, 2017 by irishroverpei

I loved my time in the Navy and would be the last person to ever run it down. However, today’s young sailors need to understand the navy is not a nine to five job! Sometimes, sailors go to sea, sometimes … Continue reading →

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A Sailor’s Christmas.

Posted on December 10, 2016 by irishroverpei

The Sailor’s Christmas… A letter left by Santa on Her Majesty’s Ships… T’was the night before Christmas, the ship was out steaming, Sailors stood watch while others were dreaming. They lived in a crowd with racks tight and small, In … 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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