A LETTER FROM JOHN RALSTON SAUL

John Ralston Saul: IWVPA Anthology: Who Will Cry for the Soldiers?

(Below is an explanatory note from Billy Willbond regarding the May 5, 2004 letter from John Ralston Saul about the IWVPA Anthology, "Who Will Cry for the Soldiers". Billy is a contributor to the IWVPA website and the Anthology)

Just a short note to let the Aussie Bard and the Kiwi Kipling know that their/our (anthology/book), "Who will cry for the Soldiers", was found to be very "moving" by His Excellency John Ralston Saul, (husband of our Canadian Governor General), who I met briefly, in early December last, at Government House, in our Capital City of Ottawa.

On return to Vancouver Island, I sent him (and the GG) a copy of our book as a belated Christmas present, mainly because he is a very strong advocate for the global removal of land mines, a quest near and dear to the hearts of our CAVUNP Chapter Members, Brian and Carol Isfeld and the members of our Veterans Chapter.

His letter re our anthology is attached.

John Ralston Saul is a very well known Canadian author and his positive comments re the soldier poets, are very meaningful, indeed.

Many Blessings,
Billy

May 12, 2004