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Friday, October 24, 2014

It's OK to cry a little over this

In fact, I worry about you if you don't.  The Herald News, a Canadian newspaper, printed a story about the Canadian Army reservist killed Wednesday by the jihadi gunman who attempted to storm Canada's Parliament building. Fortunately, the jihadi died in the attempt before he could harm anyone else. But the big stir isn't about the newspaper's article about the event:.
Watercooler conversations throughout Nova Scotia seemed to be all about the cartoon and the feelings it evoked about the cold-blooded murder of a 24-year-old reservist in front of Canada’s National War Memorial.
Simply stated, for the few who may not have seen it, the cartoon suggests the coming to life of the bronzed First World War soldiers that sit atop the memorial. One soldier is bent over, supporting Cpl. Nathan Cirillo’s body. Others are reaching down as if to help, while still others stare stoically forward.
His feet, complete with Argyll and Sutherland Highland socks and white spats, are the only part of the young soldier showing.
The cartoon is genuinely touching:


For those who wish to order reprints, the Herald News includes this information:
EDITOR'S NOTE: A portion of all sales of Bruce MacKinnon's cartoon about the shooting in Ottawa will be donated to the family of Cpl. Nathan Cirillo. If you would like to order a reprint, please visit herald.ca/cirillo or call our customer care line at 1-800-565-3339 ext 0.
Order a reprint. I did. Hat tip to Ace.

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