WATCH ABOVE: There was an outpouring of kind words for slain soldier Nathan Cirillo on social media. Global’s Rachel Lau has more.
MONTREAL – Just one day after the deadly Parliament Hill shooting in Ottawa, Canada is mourning the loss of Corporal Nathan Cirillo.
There was huge outpouring of love for the fallen civilian soldier on social media around the world.
Global News saw a stream of condolences and support for the 24-year-old, as well as many kind words for his family.
The messages weren’t just from Canadians, but people around the world.
Tributes to the reservist dominated our web pages, using hashtags like #prayforOttawa and #RIPNathanCirillo.
It is evident from Cirillo’s social media pages that he was a family man.
He frequently used the hashtags #family and #myson.
He often posted photos of his young son and his dogs on Instagram.
A memorial page has been set up on Facebook to remember the man.
Cirillo is being mourned as a hero and a true Canadian.
Here are some of the comments left on our media sites:
Claire Walker – “I Thank you for your courage and your service. I cannot imagine the pain and sorrow.”
Bill Thompson – “My sincerest condolences to the family of the young soldier who was gunned down so cowardly. The country’s thoughts and prayers are with you.”
Alex Villalta – “What a sad day for democracy. Cpl. Nathan Cirillo is a war hero and should be honoured as such.”
Despite Wednesday’s events, many in Ottawa don’t want the world to remember their city like this – in the shadows of a deadly attack.
People are using the hashtag #MyOttawa to share with the world the things they love about their city.
This weekend, a grassroots memorial is being planned in Montreal for both Nathan Cirillo and Patrice Vincent, the soldier killed Monday in another attack in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu.
The memorial is set to take place Saturday at Dorchester Square.
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