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   IN MEMORY OF MY FATHER

born 100 years ago

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GORDON PHILIP MEYERS
1918-1951

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This year it has been 100 years since my father was born, so before it's too late, I thought I'd post a number of his pictures in honour of his short, but exemplary life. He passed away at the age of 33, just six years after returning from the war. I was only two years old at the time, so my memories of him are rather dim. All through my years, I'm proud to say I've heard only kind things spoken about him. I've repeatly been told he was a very honest and genuine person that everyone seemed to like. He was also a hard worker, completely dedicated to his family, church and whatever tasks he took on.

   
He was born into a German family in 1918 on a homestead near Millet, Alberta, Canada. His parents had immigrated from Europe in the late 1800s. Like me, he lost his father at an early age. With his mother, brother and sisters, they continued to live by mix farming on their quarter section of land.

Upon completing high school, he went on to enroll at the Alberta Normal School in Edmonton and graduated in 1940, whereinafter he taught at a one-room schoolhouse in the country.

Just after World War II broke out, he enlisted, or perhaps was conscipted into The Royal Canadian Airforce. After training in Calgary and Quebec, he was stationed in London for the balance of the war.

Upon returning home in 1945, he married his farm girl fiancé and settled on a quarter section of land that he was able to purchase through a veteran's assistance programme. He built a barn and began his dairy operations, farming for as long as he could until succumbing to cancer. The doctors said they couldn't do anything for him and so finally, in March of 1951, he died in his little farm house with only his wife, mother and me to see him off.

In his Normal School Yearbook beside his picture is a line from Lord Alfred Tennyson :

"So splendid in his thoughts and deeds"

Indeed!

Most of the following photos were taken of my father during the war years. These are in no particular order. I'll add more when I have the time. (Having some problems uploading to this system for some reason.)

 

 

London during or just after the war

       Tail gunner of Lancaster Bomber

                             Possibly taken in Quebec while training

     With his fiance downtown Calgary, just before going off to war

Air Force 'bikers'

Lancaster Bomber

London. Plane shot down near the base

A friend in Edmonton

Military friends, possibly in London

Relaxing by Bow Falls, Banff. Date unknown

Off on their honeymoon, 1945

                                          With me in 1950

                                         Location unknown

A close friend, perhaps wishing him goodbye for England

In his teen years on the farm

As a short postscript, I wish to mention that I was told he passed on with a joyous smile on this face. He spoke of what was happening and what he saw as he was being lovingly ushered to an infinitely better place. After enduring wrenching pain for so long, his body was finished. But not him... the glory of his life had just begun.

Gloria Excelsis Deo

 

SUMMARY OF ELYSIUM'S PASSAGE: THE SUMMIT

This the first in a series of five Elysium narrations regarding a young British philosopher named James Phillips who finds himself living in an altered state of reality while still remaining on earth.  

After experiencing a near fatal fall while climbing to the summit of a remote mountain in the Andes, James awakens in a new dimension. He soon encounters two mysterious beings who provide him with a very different perspective on the nature of his existence. Over the next year, before his body recovers from the coma, he is challenged to re-examine his understanding of life’s meaning and purpose far beyond anything he previously believed, or could believe.

An engaging and sometimes surreal adventure with intimations of impending romance, the narrative explores the most important questions about life, death, reality and our ultimate destiny. 

The Plains of Elysium (Champs-Élysées) was described by Homer, Hesiod, Virgil and many other poets as the paradisiac afterlife realm reserved for heroes. As the title suggests, this is about a journey through a passage that leads towards Elysium’s exciting realm of existence.

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VIDEO INTRODUCTION OF THE SERIES

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ELYSIUM'S PASSAGE READER REVIEWS

The following comments are excerpts from among the first readers including a number of Amazon five star reviews. To read the full reviews, go to READER REVIEWS on www.elysiumspassage.com or directly at https://digitalbloggers.com/arts-and-entertainment/reader-reviews

"A delightful mix of fantasy, reality, conjecture and humour; Mr. Meyers draws the reader into the story with a gentle narrative that captures imagination, leaving one anxious to get to the next page drawing you into his exceptional world.”

"Quietly, gently, and without imposition, the Author unfolds the pages, creating an intricate, interlocking bridge spanning the chasm between mind and heart. Renewing, refreshing, restoring. In my bereavement, it was vigil and light…"

“Excellently written with an exceedingly deep understanding of this world and the next. The characters are very well written and engaging. I can't wait to complete this book!"

“Takes the reader on both a philosophical and spiritual journey, a journey that at times is both disquieting and tranquil. James, a British Philosopher can be irreverent and caustic, traits that should have left me cringing, but instead made me laugh out loud. Elysium’s Passage is a fun, enlightening and remarkable book.”

“This is a masterful fantasy, becoming a real possibility, as the reader is drawn into the story. The Summit leaves you anxious for the next book in the series, yet also leaves you totally satisfied with the world you have just visited. Genius! An exciting, yet calming, experience that is not to be missed."

"There was hardly a page on which I did not find at least one sentence worthy of hi-lighting for future reference. In addition, I thoroughly enjoyed the main character, James, whose personality and passionate verbal exchanges with the other characters, kept me coming back for more. I am reading the book for a second time while I wait for the next one in this series to be made available."

 “N.G. Meyers has clearly put a great deal of research and thought into what the afterlife may look like and I like his perspective. It’s an altogether welcoming and exciting vision. The book gives one a great deal to think about and a reassuring confidence that the end of our lives is truly the beginning of life in the next. I highly recommend it."

"I am really enjoying your book, it’s fantastic! It is so incredible and diversified that I can’t really explain it other people, so what I say is just read this book. Thank you so much for the blessings that you’ve given the world!"

“The humour interjected into a serious discussion makes me laugh out loud. Totally unexpected....l may be in the presence of at least a master, if not a genius. A fair ride into reality... seeking that which is unseen, yet absolutely real.”

“An engaging story of adventure embracing man's deepest desire to search for meaning and purpose, N.G. Meyers takes the reader on an adventurous thought provoking journey. This book has substance. It is a perfect blend of adventure and fantasy combined with spiritual philosophy. It ignited my imagination. The author magically weaves a good story laced with wit and humor together with deep philosophical wisdom. This book has it all!”

“An evolution in thought is triggered by many fresh philosophical themes which could inspire readers to re-think their reality and former ideologies that have dictated their lives… the author fires readers’ imaginations to view what could be possible when spirit vacates the body.”

“This is the book spiritual seekers have been waiting for. For me, it granted a great read as well as increased inspiration to live every day with a heightened sense of purpose. I highly recommend it.

“The Summit is capable of hooking readers and luring them to search for Book 2 to discover more about Dr. Philip’s surreal trek into the mysterious unknown universe. This thick book is well worth the read and to share…”

“Mind-blowing statements and speculation (‘…everyone is a non-physical thought form conceived in the Mind of God, preserved for all eternity because God’s thoughts never die…’). Many will find Meyers’ journey up the Mountain intriguing—and possibly even life-changing.” (BLUEINK REVIEW)

“In its effort to grapple with fundamental questions about the meaning of life, it raises questions that have echoed throughout the ages, including about where we come from, where we are going, who we are.” (CLARION REVIEW)

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PENDING PUBLICATIONS IN THE SERIES

 
The Summit, is now available for purchase. With the exception of the last novel, the other three have been written but still require more editing before publication.

The following titles in the Elysium's Passage series are projected to be released as follows: 

THE SUMMIT available

SURREAL ADVENTURES spring 2019 

MYSTICAL ROMANCE fall 2019

THE ELIXIR spring 2020

THE RETURN sometime in 2021/2