We got home from the overpass as about 5pm. Cpl Starker and his family passed under us at about 4:20pm.
On the overpass we all stood and waved our flags. As we are waiting thousands of cars pass underneath us, hundreds and hundreds wave and honk at at. They ALL know why we are there! As we see the motorcade coming, it takes my breath away.
First one motorcycle, then a few motorcycles, then the express lanes of the 401 empty, then the police cars, then 4-5 hearses and then about 3-4 EMS vehicles. All of their lights are flashing and then it's all done. Over in about 20-30 seconds, we turn around as they pass under us and watch as they head west. I can now breath. And I try and hold back my tears.
I have born children and I have been married the love of my life, which are life changing moments. Going to the overpass is also a very profound moment for me, everytime I go it weighs heavy on my heart, but I would not have it any other way.
And as many civilians come up and shake my husband's hand, who is in uniform, and say thank you, I know we are all in this together.
Like I said before, my journey there does not compare in any way shape or form to that of the family passing underneath me.
The only difference between them and me is they have had to make this journey and I have not.
But I just want them to know that I will not forget and I appreciate their sacrifice.
I AM EXTREMELY PROUD TO BE CANADIAN!
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Robin