A VERY bad day

So I was in lock down for most of the day today. I work 3 blocks from where a young soldier was gunned down in cold blood by a terrorist who would later be killed in the Centre Block of the Parliament buildings moments later. The soldier was a member of the Honour Guard who were standing watch over the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. I walk past them almost daily on my walks but today was a much different day.

Please take a moment today to reflect on what has happened and pray that this never happens again.

Rest in Peace young brother.

Anyone who wishes to share condolences can use #OttawaStrong.

My condolences for you and your great nation as you (and we) mourn this senseless crime.

Sorry, looks like this was covered, I couldn't see the thread before.

docholliday77 said:

My condolences for you and your great nation as you (and we) mourn this senseless crime.

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Thanks, it's something that could happen anywhere at anytime as the US and UK well know already. Canada has been lucky so far but now we have had two attacks in less than a week.

Somebody said in the other thread, and I agree, that it is our way of life that is under attack. These people hate the liberty that Canada, US, UK, and the other high-minded democracies of the world are based upon. There is no common ground with them or room for compromise, because they are opposed to our core values.

docholliday77 said:

Somebody said in the other thread, and I agree, that it is our way of life that is under attack. These people hate the liberty that Canada, US, UK, and the other high-minded democracies of the world are based upon. There is no common ground with them or room for compromise, because they are opposed to our core values.

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They are using our own values against us and now they are also coming from us. It's truly a new era in terrorism but we can't let them win.

So sad. He was from Hamilton, a city I visit often.

O Canada in Pittsburgh tonight. Not unheard of but this time no Canadian team was visiting. It was Penguins and Flyers.


Thank you Pittsburgh. Thank you so much!

Chadao said:

So sad. He was from Hamilton, a city I visit often.

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I did my first OJT (On the Job Training) posting in the recruitment centre in Hamilton and worked with several Argyles while I was there. I wonder if I had met him at some time.

velocityboy said:

O Canada in Pittsburgh tonight. Not unheard of but this time no Canadian team was visiting. It was Penguins and Flyers.



Thank you Pittsburgh. Thank you so much!

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The NHL had the O Canada played at all games tonight, it was a great gesture and I thank them for that.

Did the other thread just get deleted?

Seems it did, since my reply was kicked back as if there was no such thread ..

garyg said:

Seems it did, since my reply was kicked back as if there was no such thread ..

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Mine too. I guess I will just post it here.

My thoughts and prayers go out to our neighbors in the north tonight. Take care everyone.

Cosmos Mariner said:

Did the other thread just get deleted?

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I don't see it anymore and my posts seem to be gone so perhaps. It seems it got a little heated I hope this thread can serve as a proper and fitting memorial to a young man, father, husband and soldier. RIP.

The other thread was deleted.

The Nid Hog said:

The other thread was deleted.

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It's unfortunate, but I understand. This event has nerves on edge.

dabrock said:

The NHL had the O Canada played at all games tonight, it was a great gesture and I thank them for that.

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X 2. As a Canadian I've always been happy and thankful that America is our neighbour. We Canadians are fortunate.

One thread is enough, let's keep this one. My deepest condolences to the family and to the great nation of Canada.

-jim