We Stand on Guard for Thee
Yesterday Cpl Nathan Cirillo, a 24 year-old doting father and Army reservist was fatally shot in the back. While standing unarmed in a ceremonial position.
Cpl Cirillo was honorary guard at the Ottawa National War Memorial.
His murderer — 32 year-old Michael Zehaf-Bibeau, described as an Islamic convert and mentally unstable, a misfit — was later shot and killed by a sergeant-at-arms.
“This photo (of Cpl Cirillo) was taken at 9:41 a.m. HuffPost Canada was told by the poster. Just 12 minutes later, at 9:53 a.m., journalist Peter Henderson was sent out what is thought to be the first tweet about the shooting“. Source: HuffPost Canada.
The same War Memorial coming to the aid of a wounded comrade. Source: Halifax Chronicle-Herald, October 23, 2014.
Cpl Nathan Cirillo
Pet rescuer.
Self-professed lover of all animals.
Waiting at home
Those left behind faithfully awaiting their Master’s return.
Going home
Kathy Cirillo, mother of Cpl Nathan Cirillo and pallbearers, preparing to return his coffin to hometown, Hamilton, Ontario.
No one ever told me that grief felt so much like fear. — C.S. Lewis
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