Citizens of Kingston lined overpasses along the 401 today, to pay tribute to Corporal Nathan Cirillo as his motorcade traveled along the Highway of Heroes from Ottawa to his hometown of Hamilton.
Members of the public began arriving early to gather together and await the procession that entered Kingston at around 4:00 pm this afternoon.
Many wrote their thoughts and tributes to Corporal Cirillo on social media, with some posting photos online for everyone unable to attend and honour the soldier in person…
From the Joyceville Rd overpass – heroes salute a fallen soldier. #highwayofheroes #RIPNathanCirillo pic.twitter.com/3xb3aIb7bw
— Gord Hunter (@gordhunter) October 24, 2014
#highwayofheroes Hwy 15 overpass in Kingston. LOTS of support here. pic.twitter.com/glAhKIMf7M — Jeff McKinnon (@WIND_MobileJeff) October 24, 2014
A group of soldiers in uniform on the side of the #highwayofheroes #wewillnothide #RIPNathanCirillo pic.twitter.com/3an3sJq7nZ — Pamela Holtz (@gi_pam) October 24, 2014
CF members wait on the side of Hwy 401 for Cpl Cirillo’s procession to pass pic.twitter.com/C1qQ7L9W3A
— Ian MacAlpine (@IanMacAlpine) October 24, 2014
@YGKTraffic Westbrook rd overpass has room. Crowd building quickly. Horns honking. 3:16 pic.twitter.com/HeQ78z4p1k
— Patti Bland (@Kingpatti) October 24, 2014
“@LoyalistFire: Loyalist crews await the passing of Cpl. Nathan Cirillo on his way from Ottawa to Hamilton pic.twitter.com/9JoW7oX1m6” — Make It Home YGK (@YGKTraffic) October 24, 2014
Waiting in Kingston to pay respects. #Cirillo. I’m touched by the compassion and connectedness here. pic.twitter.com/datJcttRUO — Kris Vanderveen (@krisvanderveen) October 24, 2014
Kingston overpasses lined with people standing in Canadian solidarity. #Cirillo pic.twitter.com/z3RDaSJeu9
— Mayor Mark Gerretsen (@MayorOfKingston) October 24, 2014
Paying respects to Cpl Nathan Cirillo as he passes by on the Highway of Heroes. pic.twitter.com/skGhgheHHr
— Gordon (@GoldGord) October 24, 2014
Everyone gathered in support along the Highway of Heroes#OttawaStrong pic.twitter.com/QNQ80rqnJM — Emily Carmichael (@CarmichaelEm) October 24, 2014
Husband at Hwy 401 Sydenham Road overpass awaiting Cpl Cirillo procession. #RIPNathanCirillo #OttawaStrong pic.twitter.com/Laww6N49j2 — Karen Smith (@karensmith_0808) October 24, 2014
Kingstonians line up along the 401 to honour Cpl. Nathan Cirillo who lost his life #OttawaShooting #RIP #CanadaStrong pic.twitter.com/4DYYLTlpQH
— Jamie Patterson (@JamieStn14) October 24, 2014
Shots from the MTO website shows lots of #ygk residents out to show their support for Cpl #Cirillo! #highwayofheroes pic.twitter.com/mWM4z0To29
— Braden Dragomir (@BradenDragomir) October 24, 2014
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 hearse containing the body of Cpl. Nathan Cirillo passes CF members on the 401 east of Kingston pic.twitter.com/vO4UNbaH9r — Ian MacAlpine (@IanMacAlpine) October 24, 2014
May Cpl Cirillo rest in peace #ygk pic.twitter.com/9CF9ALvbgW
— Stephen (@mailbox4ever) October 24, 2014
Main page photo source: Kingston City Police on Twitter
