Mila's Mum Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 http://www.news.com.au/world/north-america/ottawa-shootings-corporal-nathan-cirillo-shot-dead-by-gunman-was-a-single-dad-raising-a-sixyearold-son/story-fnh81jut-1227100571285 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivory & Beau Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 :( :( no words from me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VizslaMomma Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 He was a reservist in one of the best Regiments in Canada. He was guarding the tomb of The Unknown Solider. His rifle had NO ammunition in it. May His Soul have Eternal Rest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melzawelza Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 So heartbreaking, he seemed like a very special person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malakita Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 I had tears reading article and seeing the pictures, especially of his 2 dogs. My heart goes out to his son and his poor family. Really. What is the world coming to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mita Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 It brought me to tears, too. That dear little son & his beloved dogs will be so bewildered & lost without him. Such a handsome, special young man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canisbellum Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 This is a reprehensible act by a crazy person but am I the only person who sees a problem in issuing a soldier a rifle but no ammunition Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VizslaMomma Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 (edited) This is a reprehensible act by a crazy person but am I the only person who sees a problem in issuing a soldier a rifle but no ammunition It can be a protocol, not just limited to Canada, that Honour Guards may be on duty at such Memorials without live ammunition. If you had a chance you might notice that the weapon had no magazine loaded. Impossible to fire The US Honor Guards of The Tomb of The Unknown Soldier carry M14s. They are never loaded. The reasons are for operational safety which aim to prevent the accidental shooting of a comrade if there was a mishandling of a firearm. Edited October 24, 2014 by VizslaMomma Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mita Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 From the New York Times: Last month, the corporal brought a German shepherd puppy to Dr. Bolton that he had found tied to a fence post, covered in fleas. He later adopted the dog, she said. On Instagram, amid scores of pictures of him doting on his pets, Corporal Cirillo expresses outrage at anyone who could treat an animal with cruelty. “Clearly,” one caption says of his new puppy, “he just wants to be loved.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbi Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 Heartbreaking A brave young mans life wasted. Those photos of his dogs moved me to tears. I hope his family eventually find peace and gain comfort from those beautiful dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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