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We can learn from Don Cherry’s poppy attack on immigrants

November 10, 2019 1 Comment

Don Cherry has a long history of supporting Canada’s first responders and military. He tarnishes his work by attacking immigrants, who he thinks don’t appreciate Remembrance Day.

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Filed under: don cherry, hockey night in canada, Kristallnacht, poppy, Remembrance Day, sportsnet, WWII

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