Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau took a moment Sunday to remember those whose lives were forever changed, on the first anniversary of the tragic shooting in Nova Scotia.

“One year ago, 22 Canadians were senselessly killed and three more were injured when a gunman went on a rampage in small towns across Nova Scotia.”  Trudeau said, adding on this solemn anniversary, “we hold the victims in our hearts and honour their memory. Their deaths devastated close-knit communities in Nova Scotia, and all Canadians.”

Trudeau wanted to honour Constable Chad Morrison, who was injured when he encountered the gunman, and Constable Heidi Stevenson, who he says made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.  Trudeau says the first responders and many others faced danger without hesitation.  “On some of the darkest days in Nova Scotia’s history, we saw – through their extraordinary example – the best of this country.”

Trudeau hopes no person or community should ever have to experience such senseless violence and loss. “In the last year, you have met unimaginable tragedy with unimaginable strength, and have kept going.  You are truly Nova Scotia Strong.”