pferguson | December 21, 2016
Some While Ago Rutherglen Town Hall (Lanarkshire) was first built in 1862 and after falling into disrepair was reopened in 2005 following a £12.5 million refurbishment. For some it may be a familiar landmark and for the Richardson family, whose son James is commemorated on the nearby Rutherglen War Memorial, the town hall was a landmark […]
Category: Christmas Special |
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Tags: Bells, Bethlehem, Chris Van Allsburg, Christmas, David Francey, James Richardson, Lanarkshire (Scotland), Magi, Richardson Family, Rutherglen, Rutherglen (Scotland), Rutherglen Town Hall, Rutherglen War Memorial, Saints and Sinners, The Polar Express
pferguson | January 15, 2015
Remember to Breathe What is leadership I ask myself? Where can I go to find it? Who has it? Do I have it? With some recent exploration into these very questions I find that leadership is truly in each one of us. It may be in that person whose vision allows everyone to make it their […]
Category: Our Thoughts |
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Tags: Breathe, Faith Hill, Great War, James Richardson, JIBC, Justice Institute of British Columbia, Leadership, Pink Floyd, Roger Waters, Victoria Cross, Wellness
Ian S. Williams | October 8, 2014
I find myself working late into the night on the Pipes of War film project. As the 7th of October 2014 becomes the 8th my mind ponders what Jimmy must have been thinking 98 years ago this very night. Only a few hours earlier he would have “implored the Commanding Officer with tears in his eyes” for […]
Category: Pipers of War, Production Notes |
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Tags: Bagpipes, Field Service Post Card, James Richardson, PIper Richardson, Pipes of war, Regina Trench, V.C., Victoria Cross, WWI
Ian S. Williams | January 6, 2012
Two years after the “Terrific Drive” by the Canadians in April 1915, Frank Dadd composed this sketch. The fact that this was done so long after attests to the significance of that event in the war. In fact it was a major event in history. It marked the first significant use of poison gas as […]
Category: Art |
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Tags: Battle, First use of Gas, Frank Dadd, Gas Attack, James Richardson, Piper, Richardson, Second Battle of Ypres, The Great War, WWI, Ypres
Ian S. Williams | February 25, 2011
Below appear a few of the authentic WWI issued 16th Battalion badges in Dale’s collection. In an effort to ensure the authenticity of this film in every aspect, Dale has graciously lent these originals to the production from which exact copies will be struck. Pipe Major McGuire has also been generous in lending an original Lennox tartan bag cover and ribbons from that period.
I wish to publicly thank them both here.
For these men, whose lives have been lived honoring the proud traditions of the 16th Battalion, there is no compromise. They understand the need to ‘get it right.’
Category: Production Notes |
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Tags: 16th Battalion Canadian Scottish, Authentic insignia, Cap Badges, Collar Badges, James Richardson, PIper Richardson, Regimental Badges, Unparalleled Valour, WWI originals