Remembrance Day: National holiday?/"Veterans' Day"? (merged)

[mariomike]

On Rembrance Day, I think of my father ( RCN ) and both grandfathers ( CDN Army ) who served during the World Wars.

Also, my son, sister and brother-in-law.

And all who have served in the CAF.

I think of an uncle ( RCAF ) who never made it back from France.

Also, from what emerged after the Liberation, the wonderful assistance of average French familes to our airmen whose misfortune it was to be MIA in Occupied France.



Wish to include this,

The story of Chinese Canadian military service is one of determination, courage and honour.

Chinese Canadians | Veterans Affairs Canada

Second-class citizens Introduction Canada's first Chinese immigrants arrived in British Columbia in the late 1850s. In the much less inclusive Canadian society of the day, these newcomers encountered great discrimination. They received lower wages and faced harsh segregation. Chinese immigrants...

www.veterans.gc.ca

 

[Rifleman62]

Note the last paragraphs.

 

[dimsum]

Not to make light of the article, but the first words in the caption is about how the survivors were essentially out of dress. Classic.

 

[mariomike]

A reader mentioned the Canadian Corps of Commisionares in another thread recently.

Yes, this is a necro-post regarding the Corps.

But, "Remembrance Day: National Holiday?" is 12 pages, and going on for 16 years, so I did not see the need to start a new one.

Commissionaires at CFB Borden to work Remembrance Day at regular pay​

New contract removes bonus payment and puts wages in line with other Ontario employees, says official

'Slap in the face': Commissionaires at CFB Borden to work Remembrance Day at regular pay

New contract removes bonus payment and puts wages in line with other Ontario employees, says official

www.orilliamatters.com

found the decision “absolutely revolting and disgusting.”

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[OldSolduer]

Global TV did a segment on what they termed “The Purge” of LGBT members in the 50s and 90s. I didn’t think it was an appropriate time when we are supposed to remember the fallen, not further your agenda.
It could have waited.

 

[daftandbarmy]

FWIW...

I was at a ceremony at a small, local cenotaph today that was attended by - SWAG - 500+ people.

It was run by the municipality and there were only about 20 uniformed military personnel present, including the cenotaph sentries - it was easy to count them as they stood out.

I found it gratifying that the spirit of Remembrance remains strong around these parts.

 

[Halifax Tar]

Global TV did a segment on what they termed “The Purge” of LGBT members in the 50s and 90s. I didn’t think it was an appropriate time when we are supposed to remember the fallen, not further your agenda.
It could have waited.

Its infuriating.

 

[Maxman1]

Ontario school played Palestinian protest song in Arabic as its Remembrance Day music

'They chose an Arabic song about peace for Gaza as the only song to play for a Remembrance Day service' said a disappointed parent

nationalpost.com

 

[ModlrMike]

The principal can get away with an apology because he knows that he's fire proof. This was done on purpose. I don't think anyone looking to play something different at Remembrance Day comes up with this choice without researching it.

Principal Aaron Hobbs defended the selection during one of those meetings, saying it was chosen to bring diversity and inclusion to Remembrance Day that is usually only about “a white guy who has done something related to the military.

STFU!

 

[The Bread Guy]

Ontario school played Palestinian protest song in Arabic as its Remembrance Day music

'They chose an Arabic song about peace for Gaza as the only song to play for a Remembrance Day service' said a disappointed parent

nationalpost.com

Way to shed light on the subject, buddy - hope you have strong SPF suntan lotion for the light you'll be getting now.

 

[RangerRay]

If I were a Liberal or Dipper, I’d be furious at fools like this. This is how Pierre Poilievre is going to win a whopping majority.

 

[The Bread Guy]

If I were a Liberal or Dipper, I’d be furious at fools like this. This is how Pierre Poilievre is going to win a whopping majority.

Yup -- often the extreme few that ruin it for the far-less-extreme many in a lot of groups.

 

[The Bread Guy]

Global TV did a segment on what they termed “The Purge” of LGBT members in the 50s and 90s.

Not just Global ....

Veterans purged from military for sexual orientation lay wreath at Montreal ceremony

MONTREAL - Private Martine Roy was only 20 years old in 1984 when she was arrested, interrogated and dismissed from the Canadian Armed Forces for being what was then termed

www.thecanadianpressnews.ca

It could have waited.

Wrong time/place, for sure.

 

[Colin Parkinson]

My daughter did a great job as the Colour Guard Commander. I noted that two of my ex Navy League Cadets are in the Colour guard and one in the Cenopth guard, all 3 are absolutely switched on Cadets. Proud dad and CO moment!

 

[George Wallace]

The principal can get away with an apology because he knows that he's fire proof. This was done on purpose. I don't think anyone looking to play something different at Remembrance Day comes up with this choice without researching it.



STFU!

The 'excuse' of DEI has been used more than once at Remembrance Ceremonies across the nation. Toronto City had its on controversial Remembrance Day Ceremony, wandering off to cover Reconciliation and Slavery. It seems that liberal progressive wokism and DEI is tearing the nation apart.

 

[OldSolduer]

The 'excuse' of DEI has been used more than once at Remembrance Ceremonies across the nation. Toronto City had its on controversial Remembrance Day Ceremony, wandering off to cover Reconciliation and Slavery. It seems that liberal progressive wokism and DEI is tearing the nation apart.

I’ll be writing a letter to a major newspaper this evening. I’ll share it here
I have a burr under my saddle.

 

[Lumber]

The principal can get away with an apology because he knows that he's fire proof. This was done on purpose. I don't think anyone looking to play something different at Remembrance Day comes up with this choice without researching it.

"Principal Aaron Hobbs defended the selection during one of those meetings, saying it was chosen to bring diversity and inclusion to Remembrance Day that is usually only about “a white guy who has done something related to the military."

STFU!

I have a few indigenous veteran friends who would like a word with Mr. Hobbs.

 

[OldSolduer]

I’ll be writing a letter to a major newspaper this evening. I’ll share it here
I have a burr under my saddle.

Or as Joe Montagna said to Al Pacino

"I have a stone in my shoe" (think this in an NYC wise guy accent)

 

[lenaitch]

Global TV did a segment on what they termed “The Purge” of LGBT members in the 50s and 90s. I didn’t think it was an appropriate time when we are supposed to remember the fallen, not further your agenda.
It could have waited.

CTV put the new CDS on the spot with a few questions as well. The questions were appropriate, the timing was not.

Considering her responses; however, she is well-versed in government-speak and soundbites.

Yup -- often the extreme few that ruin it for the far-less-extreme many in a lot of groups.

Yup, it happens under every government. It has happened under the Liberals and will happen under the Republicans and Conservatives. The failure is to stop enabling them or at least having the courage to call them out.

 

[Maxman1]

School board promises 'thorough investigation' into playing of Gaza protest song at Remembrance Day ceremony

The school’s principal had defended the song's use, as an attempt to bring diversity and inclusion to Remembrance Day. He later apologized

nationalpost.com