David Milton McGowan

Here is a rhyme I wrote which covers some of the story within the covers of my novel, "The Great Liquor War." I wrote it while delivering fuel in a dozen different places and since it was very rough, gave it to my wife who smoothed it out quite nicely. Enjoy. DMM The Great Liquor War Notes By D.M. McGowan & K.L. McGowan Hank had a gold claim in Rossland Where he got some color, enough to meet his needs. But decided he’d had quite enough of freezing And water up to the knees. In town he met a BC policeman Who gave him an inside tip On a major local attraction Where he bet his gold … every bit The bet paid off big time Enough for a business setup He felt he owed the cop for the tip This Constable Jack Kirkup So he headed up to Farwell That had not long been a town. A place enjoying construction, They where laying a rail bed down. Hank rounded up some horses Mules, pack saddles and such For hauling tools, food and ...

In 1865, during a time of violent unrest the Rocky Mountain Rangers where formed to ensure security for those living on the Canadian frontier in the southern part of what is now the province of Alberta. (At the time part of the North West Territories). These men were ranchers and farmers but knew that when the military and police where otherwise occupied they (along with 200 other citizens) where responsible for the well being of the community.  RMR Commander, Major John Stewart                   RMR. Henry Boyle RMR Jack Clarck and his 1873 Winchester As parents, responsible parents at least we try to teach our children values that will result in their realizing sustainable development, longevity, productivity and happiness. A study of history, even a short history of perhaps half a lifetime will show that a moral approach to life is the most promising way to achieve those goals. More extensive study of generations, e...

            This is a story I’ve posted before but I think it should appear again in recognition of Remembrance Day and of a very good friend with whom I loaded and unloaded many cartridges of a variety of calibers. I also had the pleasure of hearing his guitar behind my vocals on several occasions and playing both bass and guitar behind his excellent vocals.             I’ve changed a few things but those who knew him will recognize the story and the man it portrays.             Following the Battle of Britain he returned to Canada and taught fighter pilots for the last few years of WWII. Following the war he did not stay in the air and came to regret it. In the early seventies he saw an article about the “ Great Lakes ” biplane being re-licensed and made available to the public once again. He managed to qualify for a private pilot’s ...

This posting is originally from November 2014 and I repeated it in 2015. I am repeating it again this year and will probably do so in years to come since I don't want it and the two men mentioned to be forgotten. In a few days I will re-post a story about a very good friend of mine, a vocalist, guitar player, marshal arts practitioner, insurance investigator and excellent pistol shot who served with the RCAF and was seconded to the RAF during the Battle of Britain. Below is a repeat of something I posted a year ago to honor (specifically) two remarkable and (generally) a few hundred thousand. Since November 11th has only been "Remembrance Day" (under more than one name) since 1919 and the end of WWI we tend to think it only applies to those who lost their lives in the wars since that date. I disagree! It applies to all those who put themselves in danger for their fellow citizens (not for some fool who told them it was "their duty.") and most especially t...