Cpl Nathan Cirillo, slain soldier, terrorism

This has been a rough few weeks for Canadians, none more so than the family of Cpl Nathan Cirillo. As the soldier standing guard when an act of terrorism was committed on Parliament Hill last week Cpl Nathan Cirillo lost his life due to an act of terrorism and cowardice, and Canadians around the country showed up to honor this courageous and honorable man, and to show support for his family. Few will ever forget the sight of the slain soldier’s 5 year old son peeking out of the back of a limousine to see his father being honored, and this heart wrenching sight touched even the hardest of hearts. Thousands of people crowded the side of the streets in order to pay respect to the soldier when Cirillo was laid to rest with full military honors, and their thoughts and prayers were with the family of this hero.

Ross Amos, one of those who came to pay respects to Cpl Nathan Cirillo and show support for the family of the slain soldier, commented about the huge crowds. “I’m amazed. I’m sure many more watched at home on TV. There’s a great sense of concern right now and a feeling of empathy for the Cirillo family as well as all those serving in our Armed Forces. This is a hometown boy, so I felt like I should be here to support his family.” Cpl Nathan Cirillo did nothing to invite the act of terrorism that Michael Zehaf-Bibeau committed, and the soldier had only been in Ottowa a short while before he was murdered.