Like many others around the world yesterday, I closely followed the news about Queen Elizabeth II, and was saddened to hear of her death.
In elementary school, we opened each day's classes by singing God Save the Queen, followed by reciting The Lord's Prayer. She visited Canada 22 times, and I saw her on one of the visits. Prince (now King) Charles and her other children accompanied her as she walked through the park where we had lined up to see her.
As Canada's Head of State, the Queen's death triggers a variety of protocols and procedures here, as well as in the UK. This link gives a summary.
And so passes an era. She was an inspiration to many, and I admired her strength of character, her humour, and her faith.
