I was in grade IV at Griesbach Barracks. I remember all the hoopla and celebration at the lowering of the Red Ensign & raising our new flag. I also remember saying to 'Patricia' that it was "all B.S." She immediatly ratted me out to Miss Nichols who promptly 'chewed me out'! I suppose at 9 yrs old my attitude was a direct result of my parents opinions. When my Dad was buried his casket was draped with the Red Ensign as per his wish. I still have that flag.
Jabberwalker
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Posted: Fri Nov 14, 2014 7:29 pm
Its a much older symbol
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Posted: Fri Nov 14, 2014 7:31 pm
Jabberwalker Jabberwalker:
Its a much older symbol
Dad fought under the Ensign & was quite upset about the change.he said that he would salute the new flag but "only because I have to or I'll end up on charges"!
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Posted: Fri Nov 14, 2014 7:35 pm
Vimy saps:
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Jabberwalker
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Posted: Fri Nov 14, 2014 7:39 pm
We put our old, traditional military insignia on a flag. We tricked the tree huggers and they are none the wiser a half century later.
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Regina
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Posted: Fri Nov 14, 2014 7:39 pm
Holy fuck.............was that 50 years ago???
raydan
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Posted: Fri Nov 14, 2014 7:45 pm
The beaver represents service to Canada, and the Crown, service to the Sovereign. The shield is the coat of arms granted to the province of Quebec in 1868. The fleurs-de-lis emphasize the French origin of the population, the lion on a red background recalls Quebec’s ties to Great Britain and the sprig of three maple leaves is a symbol of Canada.
Jabberwalker
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Posted: Fri Nov 14, 2014 7:46 pm
the lion on a red background recalls Quebec’s ties to Great Britain
... something about being swallowed by a predator ...
Regina
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Posted: Fri Nov 14, 2014 7:47 pm
...............he said Beaver.
Jabberwalker
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Posted: Fri Nov 14, 2014 7:48 pm
Regina Regina:
ROTFL...............he said Beaver.
Did he also say: "cervix to Canada"?
Regina
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Posted: Fri Nov 14, 2014 7:49 pm
It was implied!
raydan
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Posted: Fri Nov 14, 2014 7:55 pm
Geesh, can't have a serious conversation with this gang of bozos.
Hyack
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Posted: Fri Nov 14, 2014 7:56 pm
Jabberwalker Jabberwalker:
We put our old, traditional military insignia on a flag. We tricked the tree huggers and they are none the wiser a half century later.
Hey, that works for me....
Jabberwalker
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Posted: Fri Nov 14, 2014 7:57 pm
I've never seen you post a picture of a woman who's wearing clothes, before Raydan.
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...............he said Beaver.
Hey, that works for me.... ![[flag]](./images/smilies/smilie_flag.gif "Canada Flag")
