A bit of ourselves had just left us forever. And he went to pains to thank the people for their affection in the past few days. It stemmed from his deep love for and faith in all Canadians and over the past few days, with every card, every rose, every tear, every wave and every pirouette, you returned his love. It means the world to Sacha and me. Justin Trudeau bowed his head and sobbed on his father's casket before returning to the pew where his mother and brother held each other in a long embrace.
Mourners burst into applause inside and outside the basilica.
As Pipe Major Cameron Stephens of the Black Watch Royal Highland Regiment played a lament on the steps of the basilica, Canada's 15th prime minister was moved for the last time. The contents of this website are protected by copyright. All rights are reserved and commercial use is prohibited. To make use of this material you must first obtain the permission of the owner of the copyright.