Beloved Former Hockey Night in Canada Host Don Cherry Sends a Message to Canadiens

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Daniel Lucente
November 11, 2024  (10:20)

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Today marks Remembrance Day in Canada, and Don Cherry has a very important but special message for Canadians that he wants them all to know.

Tomorrow is the fifth anniversary of Canadian broadcasting legend Don Cherry's departure from Hockey Night in Canada.

A fixture as the long-time host of "Coach's Corner," outspoken Cherry was let go by Rogers Media in 2019 after a firestorm erupted over comments he made about wearing a poppy to honor Canada's veterans.

The incident that got him fired came after an impassioned plea by Cherry to Canadians to wear a poppy in tribute to those who served in World Wars I and II and in other military conflicts.

His comments, some called divisive, called upon Canadians to remember the sacrifices of the nation's armed forces.

If you have not viewed the clip that cost him his position, it is widely available on several online sites, freezing in time that incident which sparked an otherwise rational national debate.

Undeterred by the blowback, Cherry has refused to back down, issuing no apologies and returning to the airwaves to ask that all Canadians wear the poppy in tribute to soldiers who have died in action.

Sunday night, on his podcast, Cherry replayed his pledge to continued recognition and support for Canadian veterans, insisting the need to remember those who sacrificed their lives for freedoms today enjoyed by Canadians is of paramount importance.

On the anniversary of his firing, Cherry's son Tim reminded him of the occasion, though Cherry himself seemed nearly oblivious to the passing of time.

Agreed or not with his choice of words, Cherry's message of support for veterans has rung true with many.

Consider wearing a poppy in the spirit of Remembrance Day to pay respect to those who paid the ultimate price for our country.

It is but a very simple, respectful way of being thankful for the freedoms and peace they helped secure.

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