Prime Minister Justin Trudeau shared remarks through a pre-recorded statement, saying he wished he could have attended the service. Even a year later, I know there is no comfort for the anguish of having an adored parent or precious child torn away, he said, standing in front of a row of Canadian flags. So all I can say is this: You are not alone. All Canadians stand with you and grieve with you.
The prime minister described one of the worst mass shootings in Canadian history as an act of evil that should not define the memories of those lost on April 18 and 19, 2020.
TRURO, N.S. Sunday s poignant memorial service at First United Church in Truro was an emotional private service in touching tribute to the lives lost in the tragedy one year ago. It was a chance for some of the family members to take a moment to grieve together in this type of setting for the first time since the events of last April. The rose ceremony, in which white roses were placed as the names of each of those being remembered was read aloud, was especially moving. Family members in attendance were too emotional to speak afterwards, but Premier Iain Rankin and one of the ceremony’s co-organizers, each took a moment to reflect on what the event meant for those attending, and for all Nova Scotians.
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