The story is up at The National Post:
https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/don-cherry-fired
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Originally Posted by Don Cherry
“I have just learned I’ve been fired by Sportsnet for comments made on Coach’s Corner Nov. 9. No problem.
"I know what I said and I meant it. Everybody in Canada should wear a poppy to honour our fallen soldiers.
"I speak the truth and I walk the walk. I have visited the bases of the troops, been to Afghanistan with our brave soldiers at Christmas, been to cemeteries of our fallen around the world and honoured our fallen troops on Coach’s Corner."
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Flames Coach Bill Peters chimes in:
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Originally Posted by Bill Peters
"I saw it (Monday) and we talked about it. Our country is based on inclusion. We have a very diverse country. We have a wonderful country. We’re all proud of our veterans and people who currently serve. I know the hockey community, we talk about hockey is for everybody. And that’s how we are in the country of Canada, too."
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For those who have insisted that Cherry was somehow misunderstood, I think it is important to point out that the man himself has owned every word. He meant what he said.