silveradosheriff Posted April 10, 2008 Report Share Posted April 10, 2008 North York is hosting an International Hockey Tournament for the developmentally challenged, and Don attended the opening ceremonies. Of course, he was the hit of the party and he stayed after and must have signed hundreds of autographs. Each one with the same high level of energy and enthusiasm. It was a beautiful thing to witness. Some of todays 'stars' could sure take a lesson from this caring Canadian! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan77 Posted April 10, 2008 Report Share Posted April 10, 2008 I agree, now a days it's all about the $$$$$. Good to see someone with a heart. Way to go Cherry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LundGuy Posted April 10, 2008 Report Share Posted April 10, 2008 Shows you can be controversial and a very special person at the same time. Its called being human. Good guy and I bet he didn't charge for his autograph as some of these meat heads do today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puckhead Posted April 10, 2008 Report Share Posted April 10, 2008 Guarantee he didn't charge a dime - I've met Cherry a few times at one of his restaurants a few years back. Always a great guy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silveradosheriff Posted April 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2008 Guarantee he didn't charge a dime 100% Correct!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crappieperchhunter Posted April 11, 2008 Report Share Posted April 11, 2008 Cherry was at a Oshawa Generals game when my sons team was one of the teams on the ice between intermissions for the TIMBITS hockey thing. After the game one of the kids spotted Cherry just walking around. Our kids just swarmed him. It was totally unrehearsed. He talked to every kid and gave them all autographs. And I think he enjoyed it just as much as the kids did. Class Act all the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sconceptor Posted April 11, 2008 Report Share Posted April 11, 2008 I've heard a few stories about Don, and he's nothing but class!!!!!! Talk to the kids and parents, signs lots of autographs, does lots of events, has a charity in the name of his wife, etc............He's a beauty!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennyman Posted April 11, 2008 Report Share Posted April 11, 2008 You gotta love him. Great the way he shows so mush respect and always has something good to say about the men and women who protect this great land, past and present. He really does care. He a "good ole Kingston boy" like Kirk and Dougie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jediangler Posted April 11, 2008 Report Share Posted April 11, 2008 Good Kingston boy like the boys from the Tragically Hip. If you've never seen it, here is a link to Cherry acting as a chickenman with the Trailer Park Boys in the video for "The Darkest One". Watch how easily he nearly knocks Ricky off balance while pushing Julian & Bubs with the other arm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnybass Posted April 11, 2008 Report Share Posted April 11, 2008 Definitely one of the greatest Canadians ever, love him or hate him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccmtcanada Posted April 11, 2008 Report Share Posted April 11, 2008 I heard the CBC is making a TV movie about his hockey and family life. It was ritten by his son. At any rate...like him or not, he's an excellent ambassador for Canadian hockey! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blaque Posted April 11, 2008 Report Share Posted April 11, 2008 Well respected and very well liked down here in the states as well. Im only a boat ride across the niagara river before im in canada, but still..........the man is a legend and i dont know of anyone who ever said they didnt like the guy. Straight shooter for sure........and a wonderful canadian spokesperson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headhunter Posted April 11, 2008 Report Share Posted April 11, 2008 Don's the MAN! I met him at an autograph session in First Canadian Place a few years ago... dwon to earth, honest and loaded with common sense... Don Cherry for Prime Minister! HH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted April 11, 2008 Report Share Posted April 11, 2008 (edited) Yep DC for PM ! Love the out of circulation currency used to buy them chicken wings! Edited April 11, 2008 by irishfield Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blaque Posted April 11, 2008 Report Share Posted April 11, 2008 Love the out of circulation currency used to buy them chicken wings! Im confuzzled Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted April 11, 2008 Report Share Posted April 11, 2008 Im confuzzled Jedi's link to Utube! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blaque Posted April 11, 2008 Report Share Posted April 11, 2008 yup, i get it now, (the currency reference......not the video LOL) i was watching it while you responded........figured it had to be hidden in one of the links. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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