In Flanders Fields

On November 11, 1999 Terry Kelly was in a Shoppers Drug Mart store in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. At 10:55 AM an announcement came over the store's PA asking customers who would still be on the premises at 11:00 AM to give two minutes of silence in respect to the veterans who have sacrificed so much for us.

Terry was impressed with the store's leadership role in adopting the Legion's "two minutes of silence" initiative. He felt that the store's contribution of educating the public to the importance of remembering was commendable.

When eleven o'clock arrived on that day, an announcement was again made asking for the "two minutes of silence" to commence. All customers, with the exception of a man who was accompanied by his young child, showed their respect.

Terry's anger towards the father for trying to engage the store's clerk in conversation and for setting a bad example for his child was later channeled into a beautiful piece of work called, "A Pittance of Time". Terry later recorded "A Pittance of Time" and included it on his full-length music CD, "The Power of the Dream". Click above to view the video.

This year we have a large number of entertainment and sports events planned for our mess members. Be sure to check back often for a details of upcoming events.

Our first party of the year is now on the books. For those of you who came out to our Halloween party you'll know it was a good time. Congradulations to all of our costume contest winners! Special thanks to Christian, Michelle, Matt, and Thorne who put a lot of effort leading into the event. Thanks also to the committee that helped pumpkin carve and set up on the Saturday. Thanks as well to all those who came out for our annual pub crawl. Another sold out event!

Plenty more events are around the corner. Remembrance Day is coming up this Nov 11th after which we'll be headed out to do rounds of local units and legions. Before to check back for more information on upcoming events including the annual Christmas Dinner, Mess Dinner, and our next party coming this January.

This March HMCS Discovery hosts the regional Junior Ranks Ball. More details coming soon.

If you have any photos of DY events please send them to info@deadmansisland.com