Veteran Malcolm French on poppies and the meaning of Remembrance Day
“This Remembrance Day I’ll wear two poppies: one red and one white”
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“This Remembrance Day I’ll wear two poppies: one red and one white”
“Why did I wear two poppies, and why will I do it again? For me, the red poppy represents the sacrifice of the fallen; the white poppy represents the hope for a better future where young soldiers, sailors, and air crew do not have to die.”
Largest pro-vet demo since WWI planned
Veterans, their families, and supportive Canadians from across the country are organizing a major demonstration on Parliament Hill beginning June 4th, 2014. “Rock the Hill 2014” is being billed as Canada’s largest demonstration in support of veterans since the First World War.
MPs respond on treatment of veterans
Read MP’s responses to our petition telling Harper to treat wounded vets with respect and compassion.
Sign the petition – Tell Harper to treat wounded vets with respect and compassion
Sign the petition, right away. Urge Harper to provide veterans suffering from physical and mental injuries with the help they deserve.
Funeral directors forced to subsidize burials of veterans
With insufficient subsidies from the federal government, funeral directors are shouldering some of the costs to bury Canadian veterans.