Veterans Initiatives Network, Prince Edward Island

12/26/2025

R.E.D. Friday.. Remember Everyone Deployed.. for the many who have been lost.. for those deployed during the Christmas Season.. for those who have safely returned to be with their families.. Lest we forget 🍁

12/24/2025

12/19/2025

R.E.D. Friday.. Remember Everyone Deployed.. to all our service members who are Deployed over Christmas.. and their families awaiting their safe return.. Merry Christmas.. Lest we forget 🍁

12/16/2025

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Uncle Rick
They called him Uncle Rick, the general who knew
That brass and leafs mean nothing if you can’t see the view
From muddy boots and rifle weight, from sleepless desert night,
From wondering if the folks back home still think this fight is right.
He walked among the sandbags where the privates pulled their guard,
He knew their names, their hometowns, knew the waiting part was hard.
No gleaming office kept him from the forward line of fire,
He stood where bullets whispered and the stakes kept climbing higher.
“I’ll never ask,” he’d tell them with those steady, searching eyes,
“A single thing of you I wouldn’t do.” No compromise.
And soldiers knew he meant it, felt it down into their bones—
This wasn’t just a general making speeches, striking tones.
He fought the fights that mattered: better kit, and better care,
He raised his voice in Ottawa when others wouldn’t dare,
For body armor, proper boots, for those who’d lost their way,
For bringing every soldier home, come what may.
They’d see him in Kandahar’s dust, or Petawawa’s cold,
Not touring like a visitor, but present, brave, and bold.
A soldier’s general through and through, who bore the weight they bore,
Who knew that leadership means standing at the door.
So here’s to Uncle Rick, who led the way they say is right:
From the front, with heart, with honour, and with soldiers in his sight.

12/16/2025

Veteran gone.. Lest we forget 🍁

View Lloyd Allison Gates's complete obituary, share memories, and explore heartfelt tribute posts from the community.

12/12/2025

1985 Arrow Air Crash
This post is dedicated to those who died in the crash of Arrow Air Flight 1285, a DC8, on a military charter flight from Cairo, Egypt to Fort Campbell, U.S.A that occurred on departure from Gander airport on Dec 12, 1985. At that time it was reported to be the largest airplane crash in Canada's aviation history. The 248 passengers, members of the "Screaming Eagles", and 8 crew onboard died. There were no survivors.

12/12/2025

R.E.D. Friday.. Remember Everyone Deployed.. during times of uncertainty, it's heartening to know there are those ready to battle whatever comes.. Lest we forget 🍁

12/05/2025

R.E.D. Friday.. Remember Everyone Deployed.. for those returning from deployment, Welcome Home.. for those still deployed, stay safe.. Lest we forget 🍁

11/28/2025

R.E.D. Friday.. Remember Everyone Deployed.. the red maple leaf on shoulder patches.. flags flying as a testament to service and sacrifice.. Lest we forget 🍁

11/26/2025

We are mourning the loss of an incredible lady who was the founder of Quilts of Valour Canada.. her dedication in supporting our injured veterans will continue as part of her legacy.. on behalf of all of us who have been involved with Quilts of Valour Canada, thankyou Lezley 🍁

11/21/2025

R.E.D. Friday.. Remember Everyone Deployed.. we must understand that our service men and women don't have the luxury to ever truly stand down.. they are always at the ready.. Lest we forget🍁