David Patterson
@stemvik.bsky.social
Gunner, amateur scholar, traveler...seeker of the perfect croissant. Independent Company member and battlefield tour guide, 10th Mtn Div vet, Portsmouth FC fan.
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JESUS CHRIST IN RICHMOND PARK: ORIGINAL UPLOAD
YouTube video by JAGGL113
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November 13, 2025 at 8:43 AM
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From May to September 1967, 100 men on 10 provincial/territorial teams took part in the Voyageur Centennial Canoe Pageant.
The longest canoe race in history, it went from Rocky Mountain House, AB to Montreal.
This is the story of one epic competition.
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The longest canoe race in history, it went from Rocky Mountain House, AB to Montreal.
This is the story of one epic competition.
🧵 1/12
September 4, 2025 at 2:02 PM
From May to September 1967, 100 men on 10 provincial/territorial teams took part in the Voyageur Centennial Canoe Pageant.
The longest canoe race in history, it went from Rocky Mountain House, AB to Montreal.
This is the story of one epic competition.
🧵 1/12
The longest canoe race in history, it went from Rocky Mountain House, AB to Montreal.
This is the story of one epic competition.
🧵 1/12
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June 2, 1983:
Canadian folk singer Stan Rogers died in a fire aboard Air Canada Flight 797 in Cincinnati. Born in 1949 in Hamilton, his music blended Canadian history and culture. Today, he is celebrated as one of Canada's greatest musicians.
Learn more 👇
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Canadian folk singer Stan Rogers died in a fire aboard Air Canada Flight 797 in Cincinnati. Born in 1949 in Hamilton, his music blended Canadian history and culture. Today, he is celebrated as one of Canada's greatest musicians.
Learn more 👇
canadaehx.com/2023/05/23/s...
Stan Rogers
Guysborough County, located along the coast of Nova Scotia is a fascinating place. Home to the Mi’kmaq people for centuries, then to Black Loyalists who fled the United States during the Revolution…
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June 2, 2025 at 12:15 PM
June 2, 1983:
Canadian folk singer Stan Rogers died in a fire aboard Air Canada Flight 797 in Cincinnati. Born in 1949 in Hamilton, his music blended Canadian history and culture. Today, he is celebrated as one of Canada's greatest musicians.
Learn more 👇
canadaehx.com/2023/05/23/s...
Canadian folk singer Stan Rogers died in a fire aboard Air Canada Flight 797 in Cincinnati. Born in 1949 in Hamilton, his music blended Canadian history and culture. Today, he is celebrated as one of Canada's greatest musicians.
Learn more 👇
canadaehx.com/2023/05/23/s...
As Asian Heritage Month in Canada comes to an end, the story of Joseph Hong deserves to be told. F/O Joseph Hong from Windsor, Ontario, died this month in 1944 flying a mission to Alençon in Normandy.
May 16, 2025 at 3:54 PM
As Asian Heritage Month in Canada comes to an end, the story of Joseph Hong deserves to be told. F/O Joseph Hong from Windsor, Ontario, died this month in 1944 flying a mission to Alençon in Normandy.
@rgpoulussen.bsky.social Hi Rob, I remembered that you left "the other place" a while ago. Are we still OK for the Nijmegen walk on 10 May?
May 8, 2025 at 6:45 AM
@rgpoulussen.bsky.social Hi Rob, I remembered that you left "the other place" a while ago. Are we still OK for the Nijmegen walk on 10 May?
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MY INFLUENCE SPREADS
April 25, 2025 at 8:01 PM
MY INFLUENCE SPREADS
My Great Uncle's commemorative medal awarded by the King & Queen of Belgium to survivors of the Zeebrugge Raid 23 April 1918.
3/ Also, a medal issued to my great-uncle LtCmdr Herbert Gibson RN, for participating in the Zeebrugge Raid, 23 Apr 1918. The medal was made from German guns from the harbour mole, and was presented by the King & Queen of Belgium on 23 Apr 1925. Maybe someone in @greatwargroup.bsky.social has more?
April 23, 2025 at 3:23 PM
My Great Uncle's commemorative medal awarded by the King & Queen of Belgium to survivors of the Zeebrugge Raid 23 April 1918.
"In a world that has decided
That it's going to lose its mind,
Be more kind, my friend
Try to be more kind."
Frank Turner 2018
That it's going to lose its mind,
Be more kind, my friend
Try to be more kind."
Frank Turner 2018
March 28, 2025 at 10:35 PM
"In a world that has decided
That it's going to lose its mind,
Be more kind, my friend
Try to be more kind."
Frank Turner 2018
That it's going to lose its mind,
Be more kind, my friend
Try to be more kind."
Frank Turner 2018
Canadian Military & Naval History legend, CBF battlefield tour guide and acclaimed speaker at We Have Ways Fest, Dr. Marc Milner of UNB was interviewed abut the historical threat the US posed to Canada. www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
The U.S. has always been an existential threat to Canada, military historian says
Should Canada take U.S. President Donald Trump’s annexation threats more seriously? Military historian Marc Milner says yes, but an invasion from the south — however unlikely — would spell disaster fo...
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March 17, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Canadian Military & Naval History legend, CBF battlefield tour guide and acclaimed speaker at We Have Ways Fest, Dr. Marc Milner of UNB was interviewed abut the historical threat the US posed to Canada. www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
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This was among the first things I ever saw from @theonion.com and it remains undefeated. theonion.com/irish-americ...
Irish-Americans Gear Up For ’The Reinforcin’ O’ The Stereotypes’
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March 17, 2025 at 1:28 PM
This was among the first things I ever saw from @theonion.com and it remains undefeated. theonion.com/irish-americ...
A great set of SWW OS maps that once belonged to Lt-Col GM Carrie, OBE, the founding force behind the survey capability in the Cdn Army. Ten volumes cover the UK (England and Wales) in swaths that run from the south coast to Manchester. He commanded the 1st Survey Regt RCA and later worked at CMHQ.
February 28, 2025 at 8:07 PM
A great set of SWW OS maps that once belonged to Lt-Col GM Carrie, OBE, the founding force behind the survey capability in the Cdn Army. Ten volumes cover the UK (England and Wales) in swaths that run from the south coast to Manchester. He commanded the 1st Survey Regt RCA and later worked at CMHQ.
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Smaller farms and supply management in Canada work much better to keep egg prices down than American-style big agribusiness. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Why Canada is safe, for now, from very high egg prices | CBC News
Canadians have so far been shielded from the high egg prices plaguing the U.S. market in the midst of an avian flu outbreak, and industry experts say it’s likely to stay that way — for now.
www.cbc.ca
February 5, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Smaller farms and supply management in Canada work much better to keep egg prices down than American-style big agribusiness. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
The Canadian Battlefields Foundations 2025 Student Study Tour is now accepting applications. Canadian university students are encouraged to apply for this unique opportunity. The tour will visit First World War battlefields and Canadian sites in the Netherlands. Spread the word!
January 21, 2025 at 2:21 PM
The Canadian Battlefields Foundations 2025 Student Study Tour is now accepting applications. Canadian university students are encouraged to apply for this unique opportunity. The tour will visit First World War battlefields and Canadian sites in the Netherlands. Spread the word!
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Upcoming shows on WW2TV
www.youtube.com/c/WW2TV
If you are a historian and have a subject you would like to present, please do get in touch. We are always looking for new guests and content
www.youtube.com/c/WW2TV
If you are a historian and have a subject you would like to present, please do get in touch. We are always looking for new guests and content
November 26, 2024 at 2:26 PM
Upcoming shows on WW2TV
www.youtube.com/c/WW2TV
If you are a historian and have a subject you would like to present, please do get in touch. We are always looking for new guests and content
www.youtube.com/c/WW2TV
If you are a historian and have a subject you would like to present, please do get in touch. We are always looking for new guests and content
To all my American friends and colleagues, may you have a happy Thanksgiving holiday. Our version, a month ago went very well too.
a picture of a pumpkin with the words happy thanksgiving to you & your family have a wonderful day
ALT: a picture of a pumpkin with the words happy thanksgiving to you & your family have a wonderful day
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November 28, 2024 at 4:13 PM
To all my American friends and colleagues, may you have a happy Thanksgiving holiday. Our version, a month ago went very well too.
Just in time! I had my snow tires put on yesterday. Nothing to what I hear @normagraham.bsky.social is in for this weekend. #snowbelt #lakeeffect
November 28, 2024 at 1:26 PM
Just in time! I had my snow tires put on yesterday. Nothing to what I hear @normagraham.bsky.social is in for this weekend. #snowbelt #lakeeffect
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If you are a historian and have a subject you would like to present, please do get in touch. I am always looking for new guests and content on my YouTube Channel WW2TV
I'm especially looking for Masters/PhD candidates and graduates, and as always more women talking about war stuff!
I'm especially looking for Masters/PhD candidates and graduates, and as always more women talking about war stuff!
November 27, 2024 at 2:34 PM
If you are a historian and have a subject you would like to present, please do get in touch. I am always looking for new guests and content on my YouTube Channel WW2TV
I'm especially looking for Masters/PhD candidates and graduates, and as always more women talking about war stuff!
I'm especially looking for Masters/PhD candidates and graduates, and as always more women talking about war stuff!
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November 14, 2024 at 1:22 AM
#OTD In the village of Amblie, 3.6 km to the west of the Beny sur Mer CWGC, the HQ of First Canadian Army assumed operational control of the I British Corps sector, marking the first deployment of a Canadian field army.
July 23, 2024 at 1:12 PM
#OTD In the village of Amblie, 3.6 km to the west of the Beny sur Mer CWGC, the HQ of First Canadian Army assumed operational control of the I British Corps sector, marking the first deployment of a Canadian field army.
Watching the repatriation ceremony for Newfoundland's Unknown Soldier on Memorial Day 100 years after the dedication of the Newfoundland War Memorial by Field Marshal Haig.
July 1, 2024 at 12:49 PM
Watching the repatriation ceremony for Newfoundland's Unknown Soldier on Memorial Day 100 years after the dedication of the Newfoundland War Memorial by Field Marshal Haig.
Heading to the Quinte International Air Show at 8 Wing Trenton on Saturday. Lots of warbirds on display.
June 25, 2024 at 7:02 PM
Heading to the Quinte International Air Show at 8 Wing Trenton on Saturday. Lots of warbirds on display.
Glad to see Oddball's tanker helmet in the stack! One of his best roles, unmentioned in all the recent tributes.
June 24, 2024 at 3:15 PM
Glad to see Oddball's tanker helmet in the stack! One of his best roles, unmentioned in all the recent tributes.
If you see this, quote post with a beach photo from your gallery.
June 18, 2024 at 4:51 PM
If you see this, quote post with a beach photo from your gallery.
This arrived in the mail today after crossing the Atlantic! Just in time for pre-D-Day reading!
May 29, 2024 at 5:57 PM
This arrived in the mail today after crossing the Atlantic! Just in time for pre-D-Day reading!
