Here we stand, here we stay: Ceremony honours two Canadian soldiers killed in attacks
Posted Oct 22, 2015 12:51:04 PM.
Last Updated Oct 22, 2015 12:59:32 PM.
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The police officers, first responders and citizens who responded with such bravery and compassion to the killings of two Canadian military members a year ago exemplified what Canada is, Gov. Gen. David Johnston said Thursday.
Johnston joined soldiers, veterans, dignitaries and hundreds of ordinary citizens at the National War Memorial to mark the first anniversary of the deadly Parliament Hill attack that killed Cpl. Nathan Cirillo.
Some suggested a year ago that the country would be dramatically changed by the incident, Johnston said, but he disagreed.
“Many people said Canada changed forever last October. But I don’t think Canada changed forever,” he said.
“Canadians are a caring, courageous people, and that did not change, and that will not change.”
