Ten Thousand Strong in Toronto

Watching a sombre solid sea of blue, led by red RCMP, all marching proudly in our city, gave me pause.

The finest from across North America gathered in solidarity to honour one of their own.

During the ten thousand strong procession down University Avenue, the only sounds I heard were footsteps and hoofs on pavement.

The above freezing temperature today allowed drizzle to fall from gray sky.

A metaphor to weeping souls holding heads high.

Ryan Russell, a Toronto police sergeant, fallen in the line of duty while protecting our citizens, provided the opportunity for multitudes to join together at his funeral to pay tribute.

It is as if all of his comrades from sea to sea and south of our border, have given us all permission to grieve our human tragedy.

Not only this particular horrible loss, but also all of past devastating events.

Humanity needs this chance to grieve and heal in unison.

Seasoned journalists have stated that they have never seen anything like this before.

With all of the violent disasters occurring in our world, from both natural and human means, our souls crave comfort in the company of fellow beings.

Thank you and God bless us all.