Tag Archives: service

Remembering Admiral Lord Nelson

Posted on October 21, 2015 by irishroverpei

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 →

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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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Footprints in the Snow

Posted on February 1, 2015 by irishroverpei

  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 →

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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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