Live coverage of Cpl. Nathan Cirillo's funeral

Cpl. Nathan Cirillo honoured by military unit 2:24

Preparing for last salute to Cirillo 5:25

Cpl. Nathan Cirillo, who was gunned down while standing guard at the National War Monument in Ottawa, is being honoured today with a regimental funeral in his hometown of Hamilton.

Thousand of people have lined the streets of downtown Hamilton. They started coming long before the procession began Tuesday morning and have stayed through the long, slow walk. Mourners have come from far away to pay last respects. Some have broken into spontaneous applause as the men and women of the armed forces walk by.

The procession makes its way through the city using a "slow march," a rare and difficult march meant as a sign of respect for a fallen soldier.

The procession itself is estimated to be about 4,500 people long. It contains a collection of police, members of the military and firefighters. An estimated 1,000 service men and women with the armed forces are taking part.

Watch the funeral on CBC News Network or CBCNews.ca.

The funeral at Christ's Church Cathedral in Hamilton is for family and invited guests only, but the public can pay respects by observing the procession that carries the soldier's body through the city's downtown to the church.

Thousands have lined the streets of Hamilton to be part of the ceremony. There are police on almost every corner in the downtown core near the church where the service is taking place. Just steps away at the James Street Armoury, tributes have continued to pour in since Cirillo was killed last week.

A massive Canadian flag has been suspended from two fire trucks over the procession route. Many of the people who are standing on the edge of the procession route are wearing poppies.

Here is what you need to know if you plan to observe the events in person or online.

Funeral

Public attendance at the church will be restricted to family members and invited guests only.

The service will be conducted in the funeral rites of the Anglican Church of Canada. Rev. Rob Fead will conduct the service. The readings chosen for the service are: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, Psalm 23 and Matthew 5:1-12a.

Live stream

Other military units, service members and members of the public who want to view the funeral service can do so through a video link at FirstOntario Centre, 101 York Blvd.

CBC News Network's extensive coverage of the funeral began at 11:00 a.m. ET. CBCNews.ca will also be live streaming the event. You can watch the live stream on this page.

Who will be there

Prime Minister Stephen Harper, NDP Leader Tom Mulcair and Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau are expected to be in Hamilton on Tuesday for the funeral service.

Hamilton police released preliminary road closure boundaries ahead of Cpl. Cirillo's funeral scheduled for Tuesday. (Hamilton Police Service)

Hamilton Mayor Bob Bratina said he expects the dignitaries to include Premier Kathleen Wynne, a number of MPs and members of the Ontario Legislature and Lieutenant-Governor Elizabeth Dowdeswell. He said some American military and political dignitaries may attend as well.

Funeral for Warrant Officer Patrice Vincent

Warrant Officer Patrice Vincent funeral will be held on Saturday, Nov. 1 at 11 a.m. at the Cathedral de Longueuil. The service is closed to the media. Vincent was killed on Monday Oct. 20 when he was struck by a car while walking through a parking lot in St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Que.

Procession

The procession route for Cirillo's funeral will be open to the public, beginning at the Argyll Commemorative Pavilion at Hamilton's Bayfront Park at 10:30 a.m. ET before heading south along Bay Street North, east along York Boulevard and north along James Street North, concluding at Christ's Church Cathedral.

Cirillo's casket will be carried by pallbearers. A flag, his belt, a bayonet and Cirillo's Argylls badge will be placed on top, said Col. Geordie Elms, the mayor's senior adviser of military heritage and protocol and a former commanding officer of the Argylls.

An escort will lead that procession, and a party of about 40 people will follow behind, along with the rest of the regiment.

Fund to support the families of Cpl. Cirillio and Warrant Officer Vincent

An online fund has been set up to collect donations for the families of Cpl. Cirillo and Warrant Officer Vincent. Organizers say all of the money raised will be distributed evenly between the two families. They hope to raise $750,000.

In memory of Nathan Cirillo

What else to expect

There will be heightened security measures, including restrictions on bags and backpacks for observers.

Road closure

A large portion of downtown Hamilton will be closed to traffic because of the events. Those planning to attend are encouraged to take transit.

There is no parking or stopping on the following roads from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

York Boulevard between Hess Street North and James Street North.
James Street North between York Boulevard and Barton Street.
Hughson Street North between Cannon Street and Barton Street.
Bay Street North between Bayfront and King Street West.

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