I was at Bay and Main to see Cpl Cirillo's procession and it certainly brought tears to my eyes.
From the honour guard by the Hamilton Fire Department to the shear number of people in attendance, it was the most moving experience I've ever had the privilege to witness.
Like many others, I plan on being present for the procession from Bayfront Park Tuesday morning.
The thoughts and prayers of Canadians are with the Cirillo family and I've never been more proud to be Canadian and a Hamiltonian.
we may come on here and whine and moan about coaches players politicians etc but i took my 8 yrs old neice down to main n dundurn the other nite to pay our respects as she had talked about what happened on wednesday she never stoped talking about it. innocent questions from a innocent person as we stood there waiting she says uncle bill when the soldiers comes we need to sing oh canada for him he was nice enuff to do exactly what the song says i said whats that sweety she says he stood on quard for thee. thank you cpl cirillo and all soldiers who continue to do that for us and the ones before friday nite opened my eyes and it was through the thousands who came out and a innocent lil girl
Great pics Pat,
Thanks, I was at work today and thus could not attend.....
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Thank you for the photos, I was not able to attend.
Glad that the people of Hamilton and other areas were able to pay their respects.
The news said about 4500 people were in the procession. I am sure many more were on the streets. Very sad events, but no doubt it has brought the country together.
I was at the funeral home and the service in the church. I kept looking at the little guy- Marcus. He's 5-years old and will not have his father in his life as he grows up. He seemed genuinely puzzled by all that was going on around him. But that's what you would expect from him. Still- I think most of us can remember some things from age 5 so I'm sure the rising of the nation and the City of Hamilton will be good memories for him.
I was also struck by Nathan and the "team" he worked with at the Argylls. The stories I heard reflected the banter, camaraderie one expects from a high functioning team who are supportive and loyal to each other. Nathan was the same age as many of our players. I've heard Kent Austin speak many times to loyalty and values that he seeks in the young men who play for him. I can't help but think of the parallels between two great "teams" in this wonderful city we call "The Hammer".