Remembrance Day tequila special causing controversy
Controversial ad emblazoned with poppies promised 2-for-1 tequila on Thursday
An advertisement with a Remembrance Day theme for a drink special at a Regina night club is causing controversy.
Earlier this week, Gabbo's Night Club advertised a two-for-one drink special for Thursday on their Facebook page.
Initially uploaded as a cover photo, "Lest We Forget" was emblazoned on the face of the ad with poppies displayed prominently.
"For somebody to try and promote it to make money, that really disgusts me," said Ian Brown, president of the Royal Canadian Legion in Regina.
Brown wants an apology from Gabbo's, as the Remembrance Day-themed post is for the club's own monetary gain and not to honour the veterans who have served Canada.
The ad drew outrage from Facebook users who criticized the advertisement as a "disgrace" and "disrespectful."
The cover photo was later replaced with a Gabbo's logo, but the poppy-laden picture remains posted on its Facebook page with comments from angry social media users continuing to accumulate.
Requests for comment from Gabbo's have gone unanswered as of Tuesday afternoon.
With files from Jessica Hebert