No medal for vets? C'mon Stephen........
From the "shock and awe file"........
They say you learn something new everyday......I was listening to CBC's As It Happens this evening, and heard a report about the "RED FRIDAY RALLY" in Ottawa. I listened to Stephen Harper talking about supporting our troops, etc, as he often does lately. Shortly after, there was a story about a vet from Windsor Ont. named Murray Sinnet(sp?) who is pushing for a Canadian military medal similar to the U.S. military's "Purple Heart" given to soldiers wounded in action. Color me surprised and embarrased to find out Canada has no medal to honor men who are wounded/injured in combat. Why????
Don't get me wrong. I'm not blaming Stephen Harper for the lack of a medal, as obviously this situation has existed long before Stephen got the helm......But Stephen Harper has the oppotunity to change the situation. He can do it if he chooses......Show the military he's doing more than simply paying lip service to their sacrifices.
A medal can never replace a limb, or heal a permanent injury. A medal is simply a small token of respect for someone who's been permanently maimed or injured in the service of his/her country........
What do you say Stephen?? You up for it?
Admittedly I'm no expert in military matters....Perhaps a vet or someone involved in the military can tell me if I'm missing something here??
You can listen to the AIH interview here: (Requires Real Player) CDN PURPLE HEART
Starts at 16:20 and runs 5:05.
They say you learn something new everyday......I was listening to CBC's As It Happens this evening, and heard a report about the "RED FRIDAY RALLY" in Ottawa. I listened to Stephen Harper talking about supporting our troops, etc, as he often does lately. Shortly after, there was a story about a vet from Windsor Ont. named Murray Sinnet(sp?) who is pushing for a Canadian military medal similar to the U.S. military's "Purple Heart" given to soldiers wounded in action. Color me surprised and embarrased to find out Canada has no medal to honor men who are wounded/injured in combat. Why????
Don't get me wrong. I'm not blaming Stephen Harper for the lack of a medal, as obviously this situation has existed long before Stephen got the helm......But Stephen Harper has the oppotunity to change the situation. He can do it if he chooses......Show the military he's doing more than simply paying lip service to their sacrifices.
A medal can never replace a limb, or heal a permanent injury. A medal is simply a small token of respect for someone who's been permanently maimed or injured in the service of his/her country........
What do you say Stephen?? You up for it?
Admittedly I'm no expert in military matters....Perhaps a vet or someone involved in the military can tell me if I'm missing something here??
You can listen to the AIH interview here: (Requires Real Player) CDN PURPLE HEART
Starts at 16:20 and runs 5:05.
