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Humour During the War. My Theme for Remembrance.

Posted on November 9, 2015 by irishroverpei

A fond memory and story of my beloved sister May. While Nazi troops goose-stepped in Paris, at home I was becoming ever more mobile and vocal. I adopted a habit of going around the supper table with an empty teacup … Continue reading →

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A Special Message at Christmas. Navy-Army-Airforce

Posted on December 15, 2014 by irishroverpei

T’WAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS, HE LIVED ALL ALONE, IN A ONE BEDROOM HOUSE, MADE OF PLASTER AND STONE. I HAD COME DOWN THE CHIMNEY, WITH PRESENTS TO GIVE, AND TO SEE JUST WHO, IN THIS HOME, DID LIVE. I … Continue reading →

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Remember the High Price of Freedom

Posted on November 6, 2014 by irishroverpei

It is the VETERAN , not the preacher, who has given us freedom of religion. It is the VETERAN , not the reporter, who has given us freedom of the press. It is the VETERAN , not the poet, who has given us freedom of speech. … Continue reading →

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