Heartbreaking Photos From The Ottawa Shooting Victim's Funeral

Cpl. Nathan Cirillo was shot and killed by Michael Zehaf-Bibeau on Oct. 22. His son, loved ones and fellow soldiers mourned him at his funeral on Tuesday.

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Tom Namako
by Tom Namako

BuzzFeed News Reporter

Scenes from the regimental funeral in Cirillo's hometown of Hamilton.

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Marcus Cirillo, 5 years old, at the funeral procession for his father, Cpl. Nathan Cirillo.

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Soldiers load Cirillo's coffin into a hearse.

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Soldiers stand in formation in Bayfront Park during the procession.

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Kathy Cirillo is comforted during the procession for her son.

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Soldiers escort the coffin.

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Marcus Cirillo holding the hands of family members.

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Soldiers escort the coffin.

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The funeral procession.

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Soldiers escort Kathy Cirillo during the funeral procession for her son.

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Hamilton police control the scene as people wait in line to sign the book of condolences.

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Jack Terpstra wipes tears from his eyes after paying his respects.

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Crystal Burtt reacts as she and her son Diesel leave the public visitation.

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A woman holds a memorial pamphlet outside the public visitation.

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A young girl places a flag at a memorial during the funeral procession for Cpl. Nathan Cirillo in Hamilton, Ontario.

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Soldiers escort the coffin during the funeral procession.

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A soldier salutes in Hamilton.

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Crowds pay tribute in Hamilton.

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Marcus Cirillo waves the Canadian flag.

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The casket of Cpl. Cirillo is carried by pallbearers at his regimental funeral service.

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Kathy Cirillo is comforted in front of the coffin of her son.

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