Saskatchewan honours Queen Elizabeth II’s life on day of tribute, commemoration
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Residents in Saskatchewan have taken steps to honour Queen Elizabeth II's life on her day of tribute and commemoration in the province.
It has been several days since Queen Elizabeth II died at the age of 96 years old.
On Monday, 11 days following her death, Saskatchewan and the world joined to say goodbye to the late British monarch one final time.
Since Queen Elizabeth’s passing on Sept. 8, residents in Saskatchewan have taken steps to reflect and honour her life.
Across from the Saskatchewan Legislative Building, flowers and mementos surround the statue of Queen Elizabeth and her beloved horse Burmese that was gifted to her by the RCMP back in 1969.
No doubt a fitting scene considering columns of flower beds, known as the Queen Elizabeth II Gardens, rest just behind the statue, as people pay their respects.
“I just think she is a great example of service and care for the people. I always appreciated her as a role model,” a woman said on Monday afternoon in front of the statue.
“Last week, I brought my youngest son here and said, ‘She will stay with us, actually. She’s passed away, but she will always be in our hearts,'” a man shared as he looked on at the queen’s statue and the gardens in behind.
Entries from the public fill books of condolences located in Regina and Saskatoon.
