Charlie Angus pays tribute to civilians who aided soldier killed in 2014 War Memorial shooting
October 22, 2024
Members of the House of Commons marked the 10th anniversary of the 2014 terrorist shooting on Parliament Hill with a moment of silence and tributes to Cpl. Nathan Cirillo who was killed while on sentry duty at the National War Memorial. NDP MP Charlie Angus spoke emotionally to Parliament about the civilians who came to Cpl. Cirillo’s aid, who he said had not been properly recognized. MPs also recognized Warrant Officer Patrice Vincent, who was killed in a targeted hit-and-run by an Islamic-extremist in Quebec days before the Parliament Hill shooting.
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