New Governor General Service Medal?

[Old Sweat]

And besides, Edward, you and I will be hanging a ladder on our chests. Let's see, starting with Massey, Vanier and Michener, and then going downhill with political hacks and superannuated cabinet ministers.

 

[Haggis]

If we are going to award this gong IAW Haggis' excellent idea - a bar for each GG who served while the member served - then it can be awarded only at release/retirement, right? Thus serving members will never wear it and retired members can add it to their rack or not, as they see fit. Seems like a perfectly sensible idea, aside from the fact that it's a total waste of time, effort and money. I'm surprised it isn't policy already. </sarcasm>

No, with the appointment of each new GG, all bases, stations and garrisons will have a, um... "bar" parade to present new bars before the troops head off to the bars to celebrate having received another bar.

And besides, Edward, you and I will be hanging a ladder on our chests. Let's see, starting with Massey, Vanier and Michener, and then going downhill with political hacks and superannuated cabinet ministers.

Clearly, we'll need a much longer ribbon than normal.  Perhaps the medal can be worn around the neck?

 

[Edward Campbell]

...
Clearly, we'll need a much longer ribbon than normal.  Perhaps the medal can be worn around the neck?

Oh neat, kinda like a second third fourth whatever rate Companion of the Order of Something or Other; I haven't got one of those.

Maybe the "Order of Hanging About While Everyone Else Deployed.' (OHAWEED) Bingo! I think we've done it!

 

[Rifleman62]

No, with the appointment of each new GG, all bases, stations and garrisons will have a, um... "bar" parade to present new bars before the troops head off to the bars to celebrate having received another bar.

Maybe that should be troops head to the shack to take off the old bar, replace with a new bar, then head to the bar to celebrate having received another bar.

Clearly, we'll need a much longer ribbon than normal.  Perhaps the medal can be worn around the neck?

Not required if the bars are replaced. This procedure will insure the soldiers know who is the GG.

 

[Michael OLeary]

And the rosette for select GGs will look like this:

;D

 

[CountDC]

oh god  :brickwall:  must need  realllllly bad or  :clubinhand: to the head.  This is starting to make sense.

 

[Edward Campbell]

oh god  :brickwall:  must need  realllllly bad or  :clubinhand: to the head.  This is starting to make sense.

Of course it does! It's really a good idea after all ... well not so good for Old Sweat who will suffer a herniated disk from the strain created by carrying the weight of all those GG bars on his gong.

Bring on the bling! Bling for everyone! 

 

[CountDC]

Can we include Cadets?  That way my son can get some bling too!!

Got to think of the family.

 

[PMedMoe]

Can we include Cadets?  That way my son can get some bling too!!

Got to think of the family.

I think all immediate family (parents, children, spouses, siblings) should receive a "Support the Troops" medal as they have supported us throughout our careers.

Bling all around!!  :nod:

 

[Edward Campbell]

I think all immediate family (parents, children, spouses, siblings) should receive a "Support the Troops" medal as they have supported us throughout our careers.

Bling all around!!  :nod:

And don't forget the lovely barmaids in my local, who support the veterans!

Bling for them, too, in recognition of their special contribution to the defence of the realm in times of crisis - like during playoff hockey games when the place is full and they always remember to make sure my glass is always full.  iper:

 

[Edward Campbell]

Have we, finally, got this yet another new medal thingy settled?  :nod:

 

[Journeyman]

Can we include Cadets?  That way my son can get some bling too!!

See? That's what I'm talking about -- that whole generations' sense of entitlement.
He wants meaningless bling, tell him to start his own facebook petition 


;D


....who knows, maybe some non-Canadian government will use their budget to create one for him

 

[CountDC]

See? That's what I'm talking about -- that whole generations' sense of entitlement.
He wants meaningless bling, tell him to start his own facebook petition 


;D


....who knows, maybe some non-Canadian government will use their budget to create one for him

Now Now - I didn't say he wanted it, I did specify I was thinking of the family.  Actually it would be one more thing for me to torture him about, along with ironing his uniform, polishing his boots and wearing a wallet on his head.  ;D

 

[medicineman]

Have we, finally, got this yet another new medal thingy settled?  :nod:

Apparently not.

MM

 

[Journeyman]

Apparently not.

Hey, it's only been going since April 23, 2007, 15:45:32.
Although I don't know why it wasn't moved down to Radio Chatter back then, you still have to allow the "voters to decide" -- I guess they just need a wee bit more time.  ;D

 

[PMedMoe]

And don't forget the lovely barmaids in my local, who support the veterans!

Bling for them, too, in recognition of their special contribution to the defence of the realm in times of crisis - like during playoff hockey games when the place is full and they always remember to make sure my glass is always full.  iper:

Mr. Campbell, I suggest you adopt them and that way they are family. 

 

[Edward Campbell]

Mr. Campbell, I suggest you adopt them and that way they are family. 

Splendid idea! One can't have too much family, right?

 

[medicineman]

Hey, it's only been going since April 23, 2007, 15:45:32.
Although I don't know why it wasn't moved down to Radio Chatter back then, you still have to allow the "voters to decide" -- I guess they just need a wee bit more time.  ;D

My original answer was simply "NO", however I thought that it sounded a tad too sarcastic  .  My suggestion is leave it on Facebook where it belongs so everyone else and their uncles/aunts can play too.

MM

 

[observor 69]

Now Now - I didn't say he wanted it, I did specify I was thinking of the family.  Actually it would be one more thing for me to torture him about, along with ironing his uniform, polishing his boots and wearing a wallet on his head.  ;D

Air Cadets seem to have lots of Medals, just borrow some of theirs.  >

 

[Edward Campbell]

There's no doubt in my mind that when we are reduced elevated to discussing the barmaids in The Black Bear it is time for a move to Radio Chatter.