Standing ovation for Sergeant-at-arms Kevin Vickers

[Catty1]

Vickers is a retired member of the RCMP. An online commenter noted "His demeanour is a credit to him. It is obvious that he took no pleasure in killing this man but that he takes his duty seriously. He is a good man, a great Canadian."


An emotional opening to today's sitting of the House of Commons. The daily Speaker's Parade to the House is led by Sergeant-at-arms Kevin Vickers, who shot and killed the gunman in yesterday's attack. Watch raw video as MPs give him a standing ovation.


https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10152802025764604

[Karen]

Bless him, may he find comfort and peace knowing what he did was the right thing!

[mrspunkysmom]

My word, he was crying. A good man, indeed.

[phesina]

God bless Sergeant-at-arms Kevin Vickers. A good man, indeed.

:love::love::love::love:

[Litterati]

As a Canadian, in light of this appalling tragedy, I am so proud of Sergeant-at-arms Vickers!

[david p]

I agree. Kevin Vickers was not only a hero for the Canadian people, but also for the free world.

[phesina]

http://thechronicleherald.ca/editorial-cartoon/2014-10-23-editorial-cartoon

[momcat]

Kevin Vickers is one extraordinary man, he remained calm and focused while doing what needed to be done. My Canadian friends, my heart shattered when I first heard this terrible news both for you and for Canada. The coverage was on the Philadelphia news all day. During the evening news a local tv station showed the editorial shared by Phesina, it's so on point that I can't refer to it as a cartoon. It's much too beautiful and brought tears to my eyes. That night a Canadian hockey team played a US team here, don't remember the teams or where it was played but it was a full house. As the Canadian team was introduced the lights changed to gold as they got a standing ovation. A spotlight focused on the Maple Leaf as every fan stood to sing "Oh Canada". Not a dry eye in the house. If anyone knows how the game finished up, please let me know? I don't follow hockey or sports in general but I was cheering for Canada to take this one.

[Queen of Poop]

Kevin Vickers is a humble, Canadian hero. He did his duty that he was trained for. I'm proud of him. Well done sir.