Hamilton known for having over a hundred waterfalls, lit the Albion Falls in honor of Cpl. Nathan Cirillo and WO. Patrice Vincent. Photograph courtesy of Kelly Anne P.
My husband and I were having a day out last Wednesday when he turned to me and said that the Leafs and Senators’ game was cancelled because something happened in Ottawa. We both started surfing madly through our phones for information. Some of you may not know this, but I lived in Canada for thirteen years and called Hamilton, Ontario my home. When I read that a gunman killed Cpl. Nathan Cirillo, one of the Hamilton Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders of Canada, my heart broke. How often I would see young men dressed in fatigues walking with their comrades up and down James Street. I am not a lover of war, but I am deeply moved by those who feel it is their job to protect the rest of us while we sleep snuggly in our beds. This young man was one of them. He died in service to his country and his people.
Today, I would like to remember Cpl. Nathan Cirillo, honouring his memory and the loving acts performed by Hamiltonians in their grief.
Today, I would like to remember Cpl. Nathan Cirillo, honouring his memory and the loving acts performed by Hamiltonians in their grief.
Special thanks for this post goes to Mr. Zayne Waymen, a dear friend, who lives in Hamilton, for taking these wonderful pictures of the memorial for Cpl. Nathan Cirillo at the Armory. Thank you.
Earlier last week in Canada, W.O. Patrice Vincent lost his life in another act of violence. While this post is about Cpl. Nathan Cirillo, I ask that we not forget W.O. Patrice Vincent and his service to Canada.
Earlier last week in Canada, W.O. Patrice Vincent lost his life in another act of violence. While this post is about Cpl. Nathan Cirillo, I ask that we not forget W.O. Patrice Vincent and his service to Canada.
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