Cherry makes surprise Afghanistan visit
Accompanied by federal ministers, entertainers on Christmas Day
Last Updated: Saturday, December 25, 2010
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Canadian soldiers in Afghanistan received a surprise Christmas visit on Saturday from one of their fiercest backers — Don Cherry.
The Hockey Night in Canada icon visited the country to celebrate the holidays with the troops he praises regularly on his Coach's Corner segments.
In the morning, Cherry went to various operating bases, where distinguished guests served food to the soldiers.
Cherry was joined by other Canadian dignitaries, including Defence Minister Peter MacKay, International Co-Operation Minister Bev Oda, Alberta Tory MP Laurie Hawn, comedian Jimmy Mac and Quebec singer Dany St-Arneau.
They were joined by Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Walter Natynczyk.
All the trimmings
MacKay and Oda did the turkey-carving honours at their last stop while the soldiers were serenaded by St-Arneau.
Cherry has been a strong proponent of the soldiers serving in Afghanistan since the war began and Canada's mission started in 2002, using his first intermission segment to honour fallen Canadians.
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Accompanied by federal ministers, entertainers on Christmas Day
Last Updated: Saturday, December 25, 2010
Article Link
Canadian soldiers in Afghanistan received a surprise Christmas visit on Saturday from one of their fiercest backers — Don Cherry.
The Hockey Night in Canada icon visited the country to celebrate the holidays with the troops he praises regularly on his Coach's Corner segments.
In the morning, Cherry went to various operating bases, where distinguished guests served food to the soldiers.
Cherry was joined by other Canadian dignitaries, including Defence Minister Peter MacKay, International Co-Operation Minister Bev Oda, Alberta Tory MP Laurie Hawn, comedian Jimmy Mac and Quebec singer Dany St-Arneau.
They were joined by Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Walter Natynczyk.
All the trimmings
MacKay and Oda did the turkey-carving honours at their last stop while the soldiers were serenaded by St-Arneau.
Cherry has been a strong proponent of the soldiers serving in Afghanistan since the war began and Canada's mission started in 2002, using his first intermission segment to honour fallen Canadians.
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