Canada, its government and its people have been good neighbors to the United States. While no two countries can agree 100% per cent of the time, Canada has been staunch and loyal as a neighbor to the US.
Today, the unthinkable happened: Canada was attacked by what may have been terrorists http://www.cnn.com/2014/10/22/world/americas/canada-ottawa-shooting/index.html?hpt=wo_c1, and one soldier, Cpl Nathan Cirillo was killed as he stood guard at the Canadian War Memorial. It will be of little consolation to his family for them to know that he died a hero in service to his country.
The other hero is Sergeant at Arms Kevin Vickers, who shot a gunman in the Canadian Parliament building on Parliament Hill. His actions saved the lives of many, and his heroism should be acknowledged.
My thoughts and prayers go to the Cirillo family, and to all Canadians. Although I live in Texas, a couple thousand miles from New York City or Boston, I can tell you that having my country attacked, in 2001 or 2013, sure ripped into my psyche, and made me feel very vulnerable. It also made me want to have a solidarity with those parts of the United States that were immediately effected. My desire to express solidarity for the citizens of Canada is no less sincere tonight.
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