Thread by @HarjitSajjan

Last night, Don Cherry made comments that are wrong in describing Canadians' remembrance of our veterans. His remarks don't recognize the contribution of Canada's diverse communities. I hope we can turn this into a moment where we can learn about about all who have served. 1/7

All Canadians should remember the sacrifice made by the Chinese Canadian community, like #Vancouver-born, Frank Wong. He was on Juno Beach & was there for the liberation of Holland during the Second World War. 2/7
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Canadians also remember Jeremiah "Jerry" Jones of Truro, Nova Scotia who enlisted in the 106th Battalion. He fought during the Battle of Vimy Ridge & was posthumously awarded the Canadian Forces Distinguished Service Medallion for his heroic actions. 3/7
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And the contribution of Private Bukan Singh. He immigrated to Canada at the age of 14 from a village not far from where I was born. He enlisted in the Canadian Expeditionary Force in 1915. His is the only military gravestone in Canada of a Sikh soldier.4/7
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We also remember the bravery of Indigenous Canadians, like Francis Pegahmagabow, an elite sniper and an Ojibwa from Ontario. He would receive a Military Medal with two bars for his repeated heroic acts during the First World War. 5/7
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Canadians remember the strength of women like Hallie Sloan. She joined the army during the Second World War. She served at 8th Canadian General Hospital & continued in Normandy, Belgium & Holland. In 1964 she was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel. 6/7
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I hope that all Canadians can learn from the sacrifices the brave women and men of the @CanadianForces have made & continue to make for each and everyone of us. Canadians know that diversity is our strength and our proud military history shows that. #LestWeForget 7/7