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Remembering Admiral Lord Nelson
Trafalgar Day – 21st October. Trafalgar Day is the most important day in the calendar of HMS Victory, the oldest commissioned warship in the world. Each year on 21 October a ceremony is held on board Victory marking the anniversary … Continue reading
Posted in HM Submarines, HMS Cockade, hms ganges, The Royal Navy & Me, veterans
Tagged days of sail., HMS Victory, Nelson, pride, royal navy, service, ships of the line, Trafalgar
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Definition of a Veteran
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
Posted in HM Submarines, HMS Cockade, hms ganges, military, veterans
Tagged danger, death, duty., honour, overseas, real veteran??, service, sharp end, veteran.definition, war or peace
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Footprints in the Snow
Good Morning folks, its early Sunday morning 1st February 2015, we are just getting up from a heavy snow storm. My part of the world received 30-40 centimeters of snow through the day yesterday and the wind is still … Continue reading
Posted in family, Prince Edward Island, Uncategorized
Tagged 40 centimeters, church, drifts, more coming., Nor Easter, service, shovel, snow blower, wind
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Nice to be Well Thought Of.
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