All Things Red Poppy Merged Thread (sales, copyright, usage, bans/restrictions, etc.)

[daftandbarmy]

Over the last two weekends of tagging, a lot of people talked to me about their fathers, grandfathers, moms and their roles in WWI, II and Korea. A lot of kids know about Remembrance Day due to their schools, the military vehicle collectors club here takes vehicles to a couple of the local schools to do displays, myself and number of other people I know are doing presentations today. All the Cadets have permission to wear their uniform at school today and take part in flag parties, etc.
Here in North Shore we have 3 Legions, a ANAFO club and Veterans Association Council (I think one of the few left) So we have a lot of support and interest. We are expecting a couple of thousand people at the cenotaph tomorrow in North Van and likley 500+ at the West Van and 300+ at the one in Deep Cove. Just from my observation I say 50% of the immigrants here know and understand what it is about (mostly thanks to the what the kids learn in schools) With the large increase in immigrants, that is where our centre of effort should be over the next decade to ensure the day, and events continue.

I noticed a large contingent of Farsi speakers there today, near the cenotaph! I think one group was a motorcycle club.

 

[Colin Parkinson]

Yea that group of "motorcycle enthusiasts" just showed up and damm near got to inspect the muzzle end of a police carbine at one point. Lets just say they are now on the radar of the local RCMP and we see what they are about.

It was nice to see you there, wish I could have introduced you to my merry band over a bear or two.

 

[Halifax Tar]

The Feds weigh in

Veterans Affairs minister ‘respects’ independence of court in poppy ban decision

Veterans Affairs Minister Jill McKnight says she respects the independence of Nova Scotia’s judiciary in determining judges have the right to ban the poppy from their courtrooms.

www.ctvnews.ca

 

[Halifax Tar]

More from Timmy

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/premier-tim-houston-courts-judges-poppies-remembrance-day-9.6973928

 

[brihard]

The Feds weigh in

Veterans Affairs minister ‘respects’ independence of court in poppy ban decision

Veterans Affairs Minister Jill McKnight says she respects the independence of Nova Scotia’s judiciary in determining judges have the right to ban the poppy from their courtrooms.

www.ctvnews.ca

Pretty much the only appropriate reply the federal executive could give to the judiciary on this one.

 

[Jarnhamar]

This year, there's been a surge in the Indigenous bead poppies. The DIAG said it's acceptable for any member (not just Indigenous) to wear one as long as they were procured from an actual First Nations artist. And preferably a veteran. I lucked out and did just that. Got one for my wife and myself.

The new poppies look very nice.

The downside of buying these is that money that's traditionally donated for them disappears and that disproportionately effects the Legions ability to fund their various veteran programs.

 

[ytz]

The new poppies look very nice.

The downside of buying these is that money that's traditionally donated for them disappears and that disproportionately effects the Legions ability to fund their various veteran programs.

I donate to the Legion every year separately. No exception this year. The Legion could and should have expanded partnerships with indigenous groups given how popular these things are with actually serving members.

 

[Jarnhamar]

I donate to the Legion every year separately. No exception this year. The Legion could and should have expanded partnerships with indigenous groups given how popular these things are with actually serving members.

I don't know much about the indigenous groups or their involvement. I know a few people who bought one-off poppies for $40 or $50 each from someone making them on the local reserve. I don't see why they would be overly inclined to share their profits with the Legion. I guess nothing is stopping them form donating some of their proceeds to the Legion if they want to.

 

[Colin Parkinson]

There was a local native veterans group laying a wreath at the North Vancouver cenotaph yesterday.

As we were finishing up at the cenotaph, I noticed a wreath for the Korean War Vets had not been placed, I called out to the crowd if there was any Korean war vets here and got no answer. So I did the honours for it, but was saddened that such an important group did not get a chance to do it properly during the ceremony. I know they called them up during the ceremony.

 

[Blackadder1916]

There was a local native veterans group laying a wreath at the North Vancouver cenotaph yesterday.

As we were finishing up at the cenotaph, I noticed a wreath for the Korean War Vets had not been placed, I called out to the crowd if there was any Korean war vets here and got no answer. So I did the honours for it, but was saddened that such an important group did not get a chance to do it properly during the ceremony. I know they called them up during the ceremony.

Fewer and fewer with each passing year.

Canada's veteran population is dwindling fast. Here are the numbers.

OTTAWA - Canada marked Remembrance Day on Tuesday — 80 years after the Second World War ended and 72 years since the end of the Korean War.

www.chroniclejournal.com

Korean War (1950-1953)

26,000: The number of Canadians who served in the Korean War.

516: The number of Canadian service members who died during the conflict.

1,909: The number of Canadian Korean War veterans still alive in 2025.

1,702: The number of surviving Canadian Korean War veterans who are men.

207: The number who are women.

 

[AmmoTech90]

Fewer and fewer with each passing year.

New tranche
40,000 and 158.