I often wondered what inspired an author to write a book. What gave the author the drive to dedicate so many hours of research, investigation and ultimately telling the story. For me, White Ensign Flying became a story that I had to tell and quickly became a labour of passion. It has taken me over […]
HMCS KINGSTON Presented With Copy of Roger’s Book
On Friday 12 July 2013, Roger Litwiller was invited to a reception and luncheon on board HMCS KINGSTON, following the ships arrival at Kingston, Ontario. Roger presented the crew of KINGSTON with a signed and dedicated copy of his book, “Warships of the Bay of Quinte.” Currently KINGSTON is the only ship in the Canadian […]
Roger’s Research Contributes to Canadian Naval Memorial in London, ON.
Roger’s research on the Royal Canadian Navy ship, HMCS TRENTONIAN for his soon to be released book “White Ensign Flying” has been able to contribute to the Memorial Project of the Naval Reserve Unit in London, Ontario, HMCS PREVOST. The Memorial was launched during the 100th Anniversary of the RCN in 2010. A series of […]
Dedication Ceremony for Afghanistan Memorial in Trenton
A Canadian Soldier, dressed in scarlet stands vigilant during the dedication of the Afghanistan Memorial in Trenton, Ontario. His refection is eerily cast on the polished granite. The stone is dedicated to the Canadians who have made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in Afghanistan. As a Paramedic in Trenton, Roger organizes the Emergency Medical Services […]
HMCS OJIBWA Passes Iroquois Lock on the St. Lawrence Seaway.
On June 3 2012, my son Alex and I traveled to Iroquois Lock on the St. Lawrence River west of Cornwall to witness a historic occasion. The retired Cold War submarine HMCS OJIBWA was being moved from Halifax through the St. Lawrence Seaway. HMCSubmarie OJIBWA began her career as the Royal Navy’s Oberon class, HMS […]
Guest Speaker -Battle of Atlantic Dinner in Port Hope, Ontario
On 4 May 2012, Roger was invited by the Port Hope Branch of the Navy League of Canada to be the guest speaker at the annual Battle of Atlantic Dinner. A wonderful meal was served by Branch 30, Royal Canadian Legion to the approx. 60 guests and dignitaries. Also attending the dinner was renowned Canadian […]
Roger Returns to RCSCC WARSPITE
On 7 February 2012, Roger was invited to visited his old Sea Cadet corps in Kitchener. For Roger this is where his love of the Canadian Navy and its history began. As a Sea Cadet with RCSCC WARSPITE and later as a Reserve Officer, he would listen to the veterans and the experiences they had […]
Roger Visits the Historic Crowsnest Officers Club in St. John’s, NF. and Meets Vice-Adm McFadden
On 20 June, Roger and his wife visited the historic Crowsnest Naval Officers Club in St. John’s, NF. Roger was invited to speak to the members of the Naval Officer’s Club and present his book Warships of the Bay of Quinte. During the visit he signed several copies of the book and donated a copy […]
HMCS GOOSE BAY is the first Royal Canadian Navy ship to have a copy of Roger’s book
While in St. John’s NF, Roger was able to visit two of Canada’s Ship’s, One a “stone frigate,” the Naval Reserve Unit HMCS CABOT and later the Canadian Maritime Coastal Defence Vessel, HMCS GOOSE BAY. The visit to CABOT was planned, Roger was able to meet with Lt. (N) Miller, Executive Officer and discuss some […]
HMCS SACKVILLE Book Signing and Luncheon
On Friday June 17th, Roger and his wife Rhonda were invited aboard HMCS SACKVILLE, Canada’s Naval Memorial located in Halifax Harbour for a luncheon with the trustees and members of Canada’s Naval Memorial Trust. The wardroom was elbow room only during the event. Roger was able to meet several members including the Commanding Officer and […]