Tag Archives: soldiers

Funeral Procession From Ottawa!

Posted on October 25, 2014 by irishroverpei

For the greater part of today the CBC have been giving wide spread coverage to the tragic death of Cpl Cirillo. Politicians, one after another appeared on camera to tell of their fearful experiences and to praise the bravery of … Continue reading →

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The Irish Army Today.

Posted on October 3, 2014 by irishroverpei

I read an article in today’s newspaper about the Irish Army and the serious shortage of uniforms. At a recent state funeral in Dublin soldiers had to scramble to borrow, mix and match pieces of uniform in order to appear … Continue reading →

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A Point of History

Posted on January 11, 2014 by irishroverpei

The History of the Middle Finger: All these years I have believe this important fact from history was just a rude gesture. Boy! I need to get to my history books and get my finger out Before the Battle of … Continue reading →

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Looking After our Servicemen and Women

Posted on May 31, 2013 by irishroverpei

In this age of crooked politicians and Senators, who are over paid yet still feel they deserve more. They cheat on their expense claims, pad their travel cost etc etc. Then we have the immigrants, our governments give them homes, … Continue reading →

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The Royal Nova Scotia Tattoo.

Posted on July 8, 2012 by irishroverpei

I just returned home from Halifax, and it was well worth the trip. Quite a trip at that! My daughter Susannah and her three large dogs travel with me via the ferry to Pictou,NS where she met up with her … Continue reading →

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