Category Archives: HISTORICAL

GETTYSBURG ADDRESS

Posted on November 19, 2013 by bilyreid

Today is the 150th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address. CEMETERY HILL AT DAWN

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BATTLE OF CRYSLER’S FARM

Posted on November 12, 2013 by bilyreid

Yesterday was the bicentennial of the famous British/Canadian victory at Crysler’s Farm, the other November 11th! This pitched battle was the largest in the history of Eastern Ontario. Outnumbered four to one, the defenders forced the withdrawal of the 8,000 … Continue reading →

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122 GILMOUR STREET, OTTAWA, ONTARIO

Posted on November 11, 2013 by bilyreid

11 NOVEMBER  2013 122 GILMOUR STREET, OTTAWA, ONTARIO This house was the home of Brigadier General R. A. Helmer and his wife Elizabeth. Their only son Lieutenant Alexis Helmer, aged 22, was killed on May 2, 1915 near Ypres. His … Continue reading →

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GATINEAU THUNDER

Posted on October 26, 2013 by bilyreid

My new book, “GATINEAU THUNDER”, is available for preview at the publisher’s website. A must see for all World War II warbird buffs.

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ONCE UPON A TIME….

Posted on September 26, 2013 by bilyreid

….IN THE WEST! My new book is available for preview at my publisher’s website.  Watch me as I go mano-a-mano with Ansel Adams in an attempt to capture the Wild West in black and white. Let me know what you … Continue reading →

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THE MAPLE LEAF FOREVER

Posted on July 22, 2013 by bilyreid

THE COMFORT MAPLE…….CANADA’S OLDEST SUGAR MAPLE, Pelham, Ontario Terrible news out of Toronto. The maple tree which inspired Canada’s unofficial national anthem, The Maple Leaf Forever, was cut down in a recent storm. Check the story here. GRAND ORANGE LODGE … Continue reading →

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BATTLE OF CRYSLER’S FARM

Posted on July 16, 2013 by bilyreid

CANADIAN FENCIBLES The Battle of Crysler’s farm took place on November 11, 1813. A spectacular re-enactment took place on Sunday, July 14 near the original battlefield at the Memorial Park near Morrisburg, Ontario. The orignial  battle saw the defeat of … Continue reading →

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GLORIOUS 12TH

Posted on July 13, 2013 by bilyreid

LOYAL ORANGE LODGE #126 July 12 is the anniversary of the 1690 Battle of the Boyne where William of Orange, “Good King Billy” lifted the siege of Derry in Northern Ireland. LOL #126 is the last remaining Lodge in the … Continue reading →

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150th ANIVERSARY OF THE BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG

Posted on July 2, 2013 by bilyreid

  SUNRISE AT GETTYSBURG Today is the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, historic turning point in the American civil war. Gettysburg was a Northern victory which turned the tide against General Lee and his Confederate Army. Gettysburg is … Continue reading →

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BATTLE OF RIDGEWAY MEMORIAL DINNER

Posted on June 11, 2013 by bilyreid

On Tuesday, May 28, I attended a dinner in the Great Hall of Hart House, University of Toronto to commemorate the Fenian Raid,  Battle of Ridgeway, June 2, 1866. The head table was a blue ribbon collection of dignitaries with … Continue reading →

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