JPL Posted February 16, 2012 Posted February 16, 2012 Another interesting news story regarding the legal battle regarding the medals of Col John McCrae author of In Flanders Field: A dispute over the ownership of Col. John McCrae has been resolved. It will see the medals remain on permanent display at the Guelph museum located at the famous soldier-poet's former home. Read the complete article: http://www.guelphmercury.com/opinion/columns/article/668830--questions-remain-in-legal-effort-to-keep-mccrae-medals-in-guelph Jean-Paul
Chris Boonzaier Posted February 16, 2012 Posted February 16, 2012 I think the family are a bunch of Sour Pusses... There used to be a fine story to these medals... Chinese Immigrant makes good and donates half a million to keep Canadian Medals in Canada.... Now there is a simple Dallas/Dynasty story, embittered family wants credit for donating medals that someone else payed for.
Brett Hendey Posted February 16, 2012 Posted February 16, 2012 I think Colonel McCrae would be ashamed by the behaviour of his descendents. Brett
Mervyn Mitton Posted February 18, 2012 Posted February 18, 2012 You are born with your relatives - but, you make your own friends ! Thankyou for posting this Jean-Paul - an interesting story. Mervyn
TacHel Posted February 19, 2012 Posted February 19, 2012 The all mighty $ strikes again... It makes it official though, honour is an acquired trait, it isn't passed on through one's genes.
Laurence Strong Posted February 19, 2012 Posted February 19, 2012 I am glad that they are out there for the public to see. Also a big BZ to Mr Lee.
peter monahan Posted February 21, 2012 Posted February 21, 2012 · Hidden by peter monahan, February 21, 2012 - No reason given Hidden by peter monahan, February 21, 2012 - No reason given I am glad that they are out there for the public to see. Also a big BZ to Mr Lee. Hear, hear! I'm betting someone in the family sold them off in the first place 'causer he wanted beer money. After that, IMHO, you're done! I worked [very briefly] in a militaria shop and a lot of our stuff came directly from families of the men who wore / carried / earned the stuff. I'm sorry your Uncle Bert was a w***er and sold Grandad's medals, but that doesn't mean you're intitled to the stuff back gratis!
peter monahan Posted February 21, 2012 Posted February 21, 2012 I am glad that they are out there for the public to see. Also a big BZ to Mr Lee. Hear! Hear!
azyeoman Posted January 3, 2022 Posted January 3, 2022 On 16/02/2012 at 06:52, Brett Hendey said: I think Colonel McCrae would be ashamed by the behaviour of his descendents. Brett I agree with you Brett!
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