Visiting The National War Memorial

Apologies for the late post- I usually doublecheck my posts in advance, and hadn't actually put this one together.

I paid a visit in recent days to the National War Memorial, which occupies the heart of Confederation Square, and is surrounded by landmarks like Parliament Hill, the Chateau Laurier, the National Arts Centre, and The Chambers. I started taking shots along the east side. The plaque in the foreground pays tribute to Nathan Cirillo, the soldier standing at post before the Memorial who was shot and killed by a madman in 2014. 

The Memorial commemorates the Canadian dead of wars and military service. Originally built and dedicated to remember the dead of the First World War, it has since been rededicated to add those of the Second World War, Korea, the Afghan War, and the South African War, along with military service in general. It is sacred ground, which emphasizes mourning, with soldiers passing through an arch, while allegorical figures are perched overhead.

At its base is the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, a Canadian soldier who fell at the Battle of Vimy Ridge.