Richard Pyves

Happy St. Patrick's Day to all my friends!

Preserving Irish History...

Just published a new book cover for my first book - Night Madness - A Rear Gunner's Story of Love, Courage, and Hope in World War II. The new cover courtesy of Don Armata, a commercial artist is based on an oil painting depicting my father, Ron Pyves' mission to Soest, Germany on his 20th birthday on December 5, 1944.

Preserving Canadian Military History - Less We Forget

P/O Ronald Leslie Pyves

Preserving Canadian Military History - Less We Forget
Sgt. Edward Lewis Pyves - Military Medal

After 5 years of researching, editing and writing I have just published my 5th book - On With The Show. This story provides insights into the great depression in Canada from 1929 - 1939 as backdrop to my maternal grandfather Bert Eason's efforts to raise money for the unemployed and needy. He performed in over 250 shows/concerts in Montreal. Bert was a singer, pianist, comedian and master of ceremonies who along with his fellow artists gave there all, as the federal, provincial and municipal governments were tragically overwhelmed with an economic tsunami both in Canada and globally. Available at https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1777992583

Richard Pyves Rick Pyves is a published author, avid historian and genealogist and grew up in Montreal, Quebec. Rick is a graduate of Concordia (Sir George Williams) University and McGill University and holds both a Bachelor of Science and a Masters in Business Administration in Marketing. 

Honouring our WWI Veterans

Just received a fabulous book review in the April 2024 Issue of the Canadian Army Journal (CAJ) for my book Courage, Sacrifice and Betrayal - The Story of the Victoria Rifles of Canada, 60th Battalion in the First World War. CAJ is the official publication of the Canadian Army and a peer reviewed journal. Less We Forget. The review can be found at

athttps://www.canada.ca/en/army/services/canadian-army-journal/articles/2024/20-2-book-review-courage-sacrifice-and-betrayal.html

Please join myself and fellow author Deb Stratas at this year's Pickering Artfest this coming Saturday at the Esplanade Park in Pickering from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM. In addition to our booth there will be over 80 artists displaying their crafts. Hope to see you there!

Does anybody know where I can source a high resolution photo of the Empress Theatre taken in Montreal in 1942 (see below)

Happy St. Patrick's Day

As I enter the 4th Quartile of life I am thankful for all the great friends and family which have made life interesting and contributed to my latest book - Nobody's Perfect (Not Even Me!) - Memoirs of a Comedian, Scientist and Author. Thanks for the memories!

Less We Forget
- P/O Ronald Leslie Pyves, Sgt. Edward Lewis Pyves (M.M.), L. Cpl. Stanley Pyves, Lt. William Albert Bennett, F/S Richard John Anderson, F/Lt. Theodore Thomas Smith

For those of you who have an interest in Canada's military role in WWI, I will be making a presentation (details below) on the Victoria Rifles of Canada, 60th Battalion in which A. Y. Jackson, future group of seven artist served. All our welcome. Tickets can be purchased in advance at http://donheightsbulletin.weebly.com/canadian-authors.html