The HCOS Weekly Vol. 2 Edition 6
Remembering Our Soldiers An Article By Taria Soames Corporal Nathan Cirillo, a young soldier from Hamilton, lost his life protecting the Ottawa War Memorial on October 22, 2014. The gunman, Michael Zehaf-Bibeau was responsible for this soldier's death. He was reported to have carried a long rifle or shotgun. The gunman was shot and killed by Kevin Vickers who bravely stood up to him before anymore people could be harmed by the gunman. Many people were deeply affected by the Ottawa shooting, including Nathan Cirillo’s family and friends.
Cpl. Nathan Cirillo
been affected greatly by this and my prayers are with Nathan Cirillo’s family daily. The gunman, Zehaf-Bibeau, was identified as a thirty-two-year-old man from Quebec. The soldier Patrice Vincent was killed in Quebec a little before Nathan Cirillo. Patrice Vincent was killed by a man named Couture-Rouleau. Some people wonder if there is a connection between the two shootings. Police and soldiers have been ordered not to wear their uniforms in public, hoping that they will not target any more officers at arms. People all over Canada mourn the loss of the young soldier. War monuments all across Canada are covered in flowers, wreaths, flags, and other mementos to commemorate the soldiers' lives. My brother, Adley, was in Ottawa last week. He visited the war memorial with a group of other students from HOCS. They let a Canadian flag at the memorial with their names on it. Thousands of people pay their respects to the lost soldier, and I believe that thousands more will hold the memories of these soldiers in their hearts for many years to come.
For many people, the event inspired emotions of anger and sadness. Who would do such a thing? Why would anyone take an innocent life? These questions are let unanswered, and we may never We will remember. know what drove Zehaf-Bibeau to commit such an act. I myself have
The Verse of the Week By Megan Ferguson “He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.” –Revelation 21:4 This month on November 11th we remember the fallen soldiers that sacrificed their lives for our country. I would bet that every one of you knows someone or have known someone that serves or has served in the Armed Forces: family, friends, and distant acquaintances. It is important to remember the fallen soldiers, but can I be blunt and say that those fighters are dead and gone. The people let behind are the ones who have to pick their shattered selves off the floor and piece their lives back together.