Ron Foxcroft. and Nathan Cirillo

Nathan Cirillo: The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders of Canada reservists were "very best and closest friends " who had volunteered for the temporary, week-long posting together, said Honorary Col. Ron Foxcroft. , according to Hamilton Spectator. Just days ago, Nathan Cirillo and Branden Stevenson were best friends who were excited and honoured to be selected to go to Ottawa and act as ceremonial guards at the National War Memorial. Related Stories Ottawa shelter residents recall... Ottawa gunman wasnt high-priority... Mom of alleged gunman crying for... Remembering Cpl. Cirillo today; two... Emotional tribute to... Slain Hamilton soldier Cpl. Nathan... They were standing next to each other when a gunman, identified as Michael Zehaf-Bibeau, fired twice, point blank at Cirillo Wednesday morning at the start of a terror attack that ended with a shooting rampage inside the Parliament buildings. The shooter was believed to have been killed by Sergeant-At-Arms Kevin Vickers. Cirillo was pronounced dead in hospital. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.