N.S. marks Queen Elizabeth's funeral with Citadel Hill 21-gun salute, ceremonies
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People across Nova Scotia are saying goodbye to Queen Elizabeth II as she is laid to rest Monday.
The Queen, 96, died on Sept. 8 after 70 years on the British throne.
Donald Marks, a Halifax resident, was eight years old when he watched her coronation at the former Capitol Theatre on Barrington Street with his parents. He said he was sad when he learned of the Queen's passing.
"She was a lady with a lot of class and a lot of grace. She'd done her job well and I'm sure the effects will be carried on for years to come," Marks said Monday.
Monday is a federal and provincial holiday, which means government offices, public schools and regulated child care are closed in Nova Scotia.
A public multifaith memorial service for the Queen was held in Halifax at the Cathedral Church of All Saints at 2 p.m. AT.
The service began with a land acknowledgement, followed by a prayer and traditional smudging ceremony from Mi'kmaw Elder Marlene Companion.
During the service, Lt.-Gov. Arthur J. LeBlanc delivered a eulogy in both French and English, touching on the Queen's longstanding legacy and the far-reaching impact she had in the Commonwealth and across the globe.
"She took the monarchy into modernity. The world changed immensely during her reign, despite countries and nations experiencing political, social, and cultural change, she remained our beloved and our gracious Queen," he said.
Premier Tim Houston also gave a tribute to the late Queen.
"It is with a heavy heart that we bid farewell to Queen Elizabeth II. May she rest in peace and remain a symbol of service and humanity," Houston said.
At the end of the service, the Royal Canadian Artillery performed a 21-gun salute from Citadel Hill.
"I've seen a mix of reactions from people my age, across social media and from my friends, but at the end of the day, losing someone is sad … if you talk to my parents, there's a lot more sentimentality coming from older generations," Laura Hardie said Monday.
"It's important for me and my family to be here today to pay respects to such a great leader who reigned for so long," said Beth Phillips, who attended the Halifax memorial service with her nine-year old daughter, Leeila.
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