Corporal Nathan Cirillo has been laid to rest. Thousands came out to show their respect today as the 24-year-old’s casket was carried through the streets of Hamilton, followed by his family and members of Canada’s armed forces.
Security was tight with police snipers keeping watch from rooftops.
Prime Minister Stephen Harper attended the funeral, delivering a eulogy in which he said Canada was “better for Corporal Cirillo’s life, and diminished by his loss.” Harper added he hopes Cirillo’s five-year-old son will find comfort some day in knowing “the entire country looks up to his dad with pride, with gratitude and with deep abiding respect.”
Corporal Cirillo was murdered Wednesday while standing guard at Ottawa’s National War Memorial.
The following photos were given to Moose FM by freelance reporter, Samantha Beattie:
