Tag Archives: WW2

Letter from a WW2 Veteran

Posted on March 16, 2016 by irishroverpei

I will let my readers judge for themselves as to whether this letter could not be better said?. While I can agree with some of his sentiments I think he has over simplified the issue. There were refugees all through … Continue reading →

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The Poppy?

Posted on October 26, 2015 by irishroverpei

A few moments ago I read a comment on Face Book asking for an explanation of the poppy! Here is the origin for you and anyone else who is not aware of the history of wearing the poppy each year … Continue reading →

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Albanian Muslims

Posted on July 22, 2015 by irishroverpei

Besa during World War II Sometimes we are like sheep and easily led, often the media is to blame, but we can and we should think for ourselves. make up our own minds and not accept what the media feeds … Continue reading →

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The Royal Canadian Legion- Do or Die

Posted on May 30, 2015 by irishroverpei

In the last week the PEI Provincial Command of the Royal Canadian Legion announced the selling of the Charlottetown Branch Number One. This is the largest legion branch in the Province. Not so long ago the Summerside branch (second largest) … Continue reading →

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