Best wishes to former Prime Minister Brian Mulroney on his Birthday 20 March. This is the PM who reinstated Espirit du Corps to the Canadian Military., He gave us back 3 separate uniforms and identities. Which had been taken away by the Liberals. At last Sailors in foreign ports would no longer look like Coca Cola salespeople in a Green Uniform. Thankyou PM and Happy Birthday. Remember that many many Canadians respect and support you in your tribulations with The Kleine Munchkin who is enjoying freedom in Canada, despite being a wanted man by another NATO Country. A photo from the past of March 1984 in Quebec City where two great Leaders had the Shamrock Summit.
On the Kandahar front a day of happier news for a change:
Stanley Cup arrives in Kandahar as MacKay wraps low-profile visit
Canada's top soldier, musicians and former NHL players took the Stanley Cup to Canadian troops in Afghanistan Wednesday as the defence minister wrapped up an unannounced two-day tour of the area.
Gen. Rick Hillier, country rockers Blue Rodeo and a group of former hockey players met briefly with Defence Minister Peter MacKay, who left the Kandahar base Wednesday.
MacKay spent roughly 48 hours in Afghanistan visiting with soldiers and touring Canadian-backed projects. This was MacKay's fifth trip to the country and he said he sees progress each time he visits.
MacKay visited an Afghan National Army training compound, a police station and flew out to meet with Canadian soldiers at two forward operating bases. He also viewed the construction of a road between one of the bases to an area in the Zhari district. The Canadian-funded roadwork has provided jobs for 500 Afghans.
As MacKay winds up his visit, the roughly 2,500 Canadians serving in Kandahar are gearing up for a ball hockey tournament later this week.
Hockey stalwarts like Mark Napier, Mike Gartner, Chris Nilan and Bob Probert are in Kandahar to greet the troops and square off on the ball-hockey rink.
May the better team win, and Blue Rodeo will be a hit with the Troops.
Enjoy the Military Families Services Centre Benefit Bingo at HMCS Queen Charlotte
29 March.Call Charlene at 892-8999 for tickets.
We received 5 comments from people who did not leave a correct name, nor e address, I personally am shcoked at the small mindedness of these petty people. They are removed from the comments listing until a proper identification is entered. Thankyou to all the readers who actually understand the stories in these Blogs. I have corrected the tune mentiuoned for Blue Rodeo. Thanks to the reader who pointed out my inaccuracy.
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