Comments on: 2012 Canadian Coins Depict Battle of Queenston Heights

By: Paul Barnes

Paul Barnes — Sun, 22 Jan 2017 21:09:11 +0000

Major Christian Barnes was also my Great Great Grandfather and I have always heard the story the same. I for one am grateful for this post. I may have found a new relative because of it.

By: brian rollason

brian rollason — Sat, 17 Sep 2016 22:27:08 +0000

1) The American’s lost The Battle of Queenston Heights..they were pushed back to the U.S. after invading Canada..infact many drowned trying to retreat and many naver even crossed the Niagara River during the initial attack for fear of being killed by the Indians.
2) Brock is a Canadian Hero not an American so WHO cares if an American wants one
3) Why are American so so big on the American Revolution?

Typical comments by people who know nothing outside of their borders.

By: Chris Kempling

Chris Kempling — Sun, 28 Feb 2016 00:09:45 +0000

That particular battle scene was a victory for the American side, and their biggest achievement was the death of Brock at the hands of an American sniper. Although the Americans lost on the second day of fighting, this particular scene was a positive for their side. By the way, the older officer holding up General Brock is Major Christian Barnes of the York Volunteers militia (my 3X great grandfather).

By: grantalias

grantalias — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 14:46:36 +0000

Is it any difference with a USA mint coin about the American Revolution? Would a north or south state resident be upset about it depicting American’s killing fellow Americans? It is a historical event that happened. Canadian’s were killed during the war. It was 200 years ago I don’t think we have to be so politically correct.

By: CW

CW — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 19:15:11 +0000

I totally agree Sam. I am really curious why the Canadians are now so big on the War of 1812. I think the coins are in very poor taste.

By: Sam

Sam — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 04:21:49 +0000

What American would buy a coin depicting Canadian/British killing American soldiers?