'Canada will never be intimidated,' Harper

[Hammerhead]

Canadian Parliament under attack




Good guy with the gun, stopped the bad guy with gun !!!

The man credited with subduing a lone gunman who stormed Parliament Wednesday was given a rousing standing ovation in the House of Commons Thursday in tribute to his bravery.

Canada’s Sergeant-At-Arms, Kevin Vickers, led a ceremonial parade into the chamber Thursday morning carrying the House of Commons mace, and was greeted by enthusiastic and extended applause from members of Parliament.

Vickers, who served 29 years with the RCMP before becoming sergeant-at-arms eight years ago, remained mostly expressionless through the ovation, appearing close to tears at some points, and eventually acknowledging the applause with several nods of thanks.

Vickers has been hailed a hero for stopping the gunman who stormed into Centre Block Wednesday morning after fatally shooting a reservist at the National War Memorial just minutes before.

True North, Strong and Free! And most Canadians I have spoken with say that won't change !!!






Cpl. Nathan Cirillo, a 24-year-old reservist standing guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, a short distance from Parliament Hill.
The sentries’ rifles are not loaded.



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[timmy]

This is a sad thing for Mr Cirillo and his family, and thank goodness Mr. Vickers was there.

I was right there 19 years ago and could not believe how different Canada was from the USA. I walked into the main door of Parliament, right through the Peace Tower, like I was entering my local library's door. The guard standing there had no gun and asked how I was doing, and then he asked me if I would like a tour. I said I would, and he took me to the House of Commons where the MPs had barricaded themselves inside. Nothing like when we went to the White House a few years earlier and it was full security, and when I went to the House of Representatives Cafeteria in Washington DC, with that same level of security.

Shocking and terrible.

My condolences to all Canadian brothers here.

O Canada!
Our home and native land!
True patriot love in all thy sons command.
With glowing hearts we see thee rise,
The True North strong and free!
From far and wide,
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.
God keep our land glorious and free!
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.

We are all Canadians with you today, Hammerhead.

[bennedose]

[Vikram]

It was shocking to read about it.

Timmy, you put it very well. Our best thoughts are with the fallen soldier.

[skeetshot]

We are all Canadians with you today, Hammerhead.

And our salute to Kevin Vickers, it is people like him that will safeguard sanity and decency in this world.