Just a reminder folks, please make a pledge or come on out and enjoy the day. A great Cause being operated by some great Proud Canadian Veterans and other, Canadians who care..
We really hope to raise money for the research. One thing to point out is all the money raised here on the island actually stays on the island for the prostate cancer research. Perhaps if you don't mind.. you can always give out my name and email for those who wish to email me and make a sponsorship, pledge or even give away some door prizes for the event. Email to use would be this one .. chicksor@live.com and my full name is Gabrielle Ouellet. The PEI Ride for Dad official website is http://www.motorcycleridefordad.org/pei/about-us
As they say Be there or be Square
Alberta's 17th lieutenant-governor sworn in
Retired colonel Donald Stewart Ethell was sworn in as Alberta's 17th lieutenant-governor on Tuesday.
Ethell, who has served on 14 international peacekeeping missions, replaced Norman Kwong, whose five-year term ended Monday.
Retired colonel, Donald Ethell, is Alberta's new lieutenant-governor. (Sean Kilpatrick/Canadian Press)I am honoured and excited by this opportunity to serve our great province, Ethell, 72, said in a statement on Tuesday.
I will strive everyday to earn your confidence and to serve as Her Majesty the Queen's representative in Alberta with honour, loyalty, integrity and trust.
Ethell led Canada's peacekeeping operations from 1987 to 1990 and served as deputy force commander of multinational forces during the 1990 Persian Gulf War. His last posting was in Yugoslavia before retiring in 1993.
During his 38 years with the Canadian Armed Forces, Ethell participated in missions in Cyprus, Lebanon, Israel and the Balkans.
He was awarded the Alberta Order of Excellence in 2001.
Ethell has most recently appeared as a defence analyst for the CBC and other media organizations
The Governor General appoints lieutenant-governors on the advice of the prime minister to serve five-year terms where they act as provincial representatives of the Queen. Read more: http://www.cbc.ca/canada/edmonton/story/2010/05/11/edmonton-lieutenant-governor-ethell.html#ixzz0neU3Q2EQ
Please spare a thought for our troops, and a prayer if so inclined. Thank You
Nil Sine Labore
Robby
