Ottawa, On the Rebound

Last Wednesday's fearful drama in downtown Ottawa has turned to solemnity, as people come to pay respects to the innocent man gunned down in the heart of the city - while on guard at the War Memorial to the Unknown Soldier on Elgin Street.

I joined them yesterday.













Dozens had come, some dressed in red, a Canada Day tradition. Others displayed their Canadian military pride.











Many had left flowers...

A different honor guard was there.













(They look so young!)














I walked across the street to Parliament Hill...

... glad to see that the front lawn and the flame were open to the public, as usual.








 


And the friendly police officer who normally drives around, answering tourists' questions, was also there.

Very little had changed... (and I hope it stays that way.)









No fear, no anger - just profound sadness.