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Six-year anniversary of the death of Cpl. Nathan Cirillo
Thursday marks the six-year anniversary of the shooting death of Hamilton-native Cpl. Nathan Cirillo.
Cirillo, 24, was serving as a ceremonial Honour Guard at the National War Memorial in Ottawa when Michael Zehaf Bibeau opened fire on Oct. 22, 2014.
Bibeau then stormed Parliament Hill’s Centre Block, injuring a guard.
He was shot and killed by sergeant-at-arms Kevin Vickers.
Cirillo’s death was marked across the country and especially in Hamilton.
Thousands of people filled the streets for a funeral procession in the days following his death.
Tributes have been coming in across the country on the anniversary.
The Canadian Heroes Foundation is holding an event today at the grave.
1/3 Six years ago today, #HamOnt solider Corporal Nathan Cirillo was killed while serving as an honour guard at the National War Memorial in Ottawa.
On this sombre anniversary, we honour Corporal Cirillo’s memory, service and sacrifice. We will always remember him.#HamOnt pic.twitter.com/0EUr4PH1Rz
— Fred Eisenberger (@HamiltonsMayor) October 22, 2020
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau issued a statement on the anniversary:
“On this solemn anniversary, I join Canadians to remember and pay tribute to Corporal Cirillo and to Warrant Officer Patrice Vincent, who was killed two days earlier in a separate attack in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec. We offer our deepest sympathy to their families and friends.”
Today, we’re keeping the loved ones of Corporal Nathan Cirillo and Warrant Officer Patrice Vincent in our thoughts. We will never forget the sacrifices these brave men made – or the courage of those who came forward six years ago to keep us safe. https://t.co/S0B2bLzwwS
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) October 22, 2020
Today, we remember the service and sacrifice of Cpl Cirillo. Six years ago, our regimental family suffered a shocking blow. We reflect and remember that while tragedies hurt, our collective strength in the face of adversity is what define us.
Once an Argyll, always an Argyll🇨🇦 pic.twitter.com/kilKchky7M
— The Argylls🇨🇦 (@TheArgylls) October 22, 2020
#CanadaRemembers-We remember Corporal Nathan Cirillo who lost his life while on honour guard duty at the National War Memorial in Ottawa on 22 October 2014.https://t.co/vPS6WhmDh0 pic.twitter.com/SrWLUe6xqu
— Veterans Affairs CA (@VeteransENG_CA) October 22, 2020
