![]() Because of the history where I come from in Derry, I cannot wear something that represents that. "I would wear it every day of the year if that was the thing but it doesn't, it stands for all the conflicts that Britain has been involved in. World War 1 was equivalent to a game of Risk played with millions of people sent to die for resources and territory. "If the poppy was simply about World War One and Two victims alone, I'd wear it without a problem. Remembrance means remembering all of it, not just the glories, and having a critical relationship with it. The initiative, titled Black Poppy Rose, was launched in 2010 and aims to make the black poppy a nationwide symbol of remembrance. "People say I am being disrespectful but don’t ask why I choose not to wear it. The remembrance poppy (a Papaver rhoeas) has been used since 1920 to commemorate soldiers who have died in war. "We are coming up to Remembrance Day and I won’t wear a poppy on my shirt," McClean said. The Canadian non-profit notes the poppy, a red herbaceous plant, as a 'powerful symbol of Remembrance. 11, many Canadians commemorate Remembrance Day, which honours 'those who gave their lives to serve our country,' according to the Royal Canadian Legion. The Derry-born wide man has refused to wear a poppy on his shirt for previous clubs Sunderland and Wigan and he has often been criticised for that decision.īut in an interview in the official West Brom match day programme earlier this season he explained why he feels he cannot wear a poppy on his shirt. Remembrance Day: Poppies have not been without controversy over the last few years. McClean will wear a shirt without a poppy in today's game against Leicester at the Hawthorns and in next weekend's clash against Manchester United at Old Trafford. BlogTO B.James McClean will not wear a poppy on his West Brom shirt to commemorate Remembrance Day.Lau: Nov 13/19: Bring back Cherry petition (+ video interview with Cherry after firing) Toronto Sun: J.Warmington: Nov 12/19: Fired and betrayed, Don Cherry stands firm.CP24: Nov 13/19: Former Mississauga mayor, 95-yr-old McCallion, supports rally for Cherry (video report).CBC: Nov 12/19: video interview with Cherry after firing One group you won’t see handing out white poppies is the Royal Canadian Legion.Hogan: How some former and current soldiers reacted to Cherry’s poppy comment While immigrants appear to be the alleged target for lack of respect for Canada’s, others have pointed out Canada’s own failure in helping them understand the connection with Remembrance day, and the fact that many of those born and raised here, also have a limited understanding of the history and also don’t wear poppies during November’s Remembrance Week and Day. Harry Leslie Smith, a 92-year-old World War Two RAF veteran, has not worn a poppy since 2013 because he believes 'the spirit of my generation has. What might have been seen as a story about a media figure that would come and quickly go, has instead turned into a national cause which is further dividing Canada. They believe the poppy has been misappropriated. Sportsnet and CBC should not cave into a mob of liberals and twitter activists”Ĭontroversial comments via CBC Sports Nov 10/19Ī rally is planned for this afternoon in front of the Toronto offices of Sportsnet which broadcasts the game with Coach’s Corner. The remembrance poppy is an artificial flower that has been used since 1921 to commemorate military personnel who have died in war, and represents a common or field poppy, Papaver rhoeas. The petition demands CBC and Sportsnet rehire the commentator saying “He may be politically incorrect, and may not have been as careful as he should have in his remarks, but his offence does not warrant firing. An online petition started on Monay already has well over 182,000 signatures many of whom make comments regarding the suppression of free speech. On the other side, a large number of fans have offered support for the 85-year-old. He has since made comments attempting to mitigate what he said and indicating what he allegedly meant to say, but refuses to apologise. ![]() Coach’s Corner: Don Cherry with his straight man, Ron McLean who quickly apologised himself for Cherry’s comments, which some interpret as a betrayal of his longtime co-host and friend.
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