Illustrious leaves

Peter Murray

Nov 23rd 2012, 16:47

And if we ever needed their assistance-what then or is this possibility too far-fetched to contemplate?To be truly at peace we must always be prepared for war!

Pippo de Marco

Nov 23rd 2012, 17:32

How naive ! - You probably think that we could have remained untouched by WW2 if we hadn't had British bases here.

And who do you imagine would be the first country we would look to for help if someone attacked us ...Italy ? or Libya, perhaps ?

Unless we can defend ourselves, then we are only Independent for as long as others allow it.

Mr Tony Gatt

Nov 23rd 2012, 17:55

@ Marthese Schembri
I seem to remember a song which went something like "Freedom's just another word for nothing left to lose" If you want peace, be prepared for war. Unfortunate but true.

Gaetano Attard

Nov 23rd 2012, 10:15

U viva in newtralita !

Sean Prescott

Nov 27th 2012, 21:45

Thank you on behalf of my son he loves the island and the people God Bless you all

Christopher Pollard

Nov 23rd 2012, 09:58

Oh Peter - have you swallowed a birthday card? Or perhaps been reading too much Patience Strong.

Francis Grech

Nov 23rd 2012, 16:04

A lovely poem Peter not your own words of course All we have now is an empty beautyfull Grand Harbour that was once full of those beautyfull naval ships of all sorts not like the cruising ships that come to visit Malta some time all look the same.

Peter Murray

Nov 23rd 2012, 16:52

Dear Christopher ,

Sorrry to disappoint you but my patience isn't that strong.Just reciting the first 2 lines of the melancholy,but very accurate,sailors lament which after 10 years service in the MOB -some on active duty-I think perhaps I may be entitled too?