People all over Canada took to social media on Friday to express their emotions as final respects were paid to the corporal killed in Ottawa on Wednesday.
#Brockville showed their support as Cpl Nathan Cirillo makes his way home this afternoon. (pic 2) #highwayofheroes pic.twitter.com/P9UsnpVhJA
— Matthew Blair (@Newsroom01) October 24, 2014
Thousands of people took part in the procession for Cpl Nathan Cirillo along highway 407 in Ontario. The procession began at about 10:00 a.m. local time with the motorcade beginning its journey from Ottawa. Cars could be seen lined up and down the highway and people on the road, while others hung Canadian flags from overpasses.
Cars lined up as far as the eye can see along the 416 for Cpl. Nathan Cirillo's final journey. pic.twitter.com/cXJsDYkL2I
— Dvorjac DJ Riemersma (@dvorjac) October 24, 2014
A flood of emotion was spread across the internet from those unable to join the crowds along the roadway. With the hashtag #HighwayofHeroes messages can be seen from thousands of Canadians, many still in shock about the shooting that took place on Parliament Hill.
What a view of Hwy 401 at Hwy 38 just prior to the #Cirillo procession. Awe-inspiring to see the crowds & emotion. pic.twitter.com/H7iGb4S8Yf
— Kingston Police (@kingstonpolice) October 24, 2014
The procession will make its way to Hamilton, Ontario, the home town of Cirillo and his final resting place. His funeral is set for noon on Tuesday at Christ’s Church Cathedral on James Street North.
Cpl. Nathan Cirillo procession heading onto the 416 in Ottawa. pic.twitter.com/fEuK5aKOLU
— Dvorjac DJ Riemersma (@dvorjac) October 24, 2014
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