FLAG FLAP ON PARLIAMENT HILL
Instead of lowering the flag on Parliament Hill to commemerate the death of one of our soldiers, why don't we find a spot to raise a flag for each and every soldier that gives his or her life in this unfortunate conflict?
As the small forest of red and white would grow, all Canadians could see the terrible price paid so that we may live in a free and tolerant society.
This symbol will not be a fleeting moment of respect, but a time-honored Canadian tradition of remembering those who gave all for us to live in peace.
The flag on the main tower of Parliament Hill should enjoy a designation of special privilege, as the symbol of Canada's strength and unity, and as a standard raised to Democracy. The only time this flag should leave its lofty position over our seat of government is when the country falls, or for maintenance replacement.
This main flag should enjoy a status much like that of Ancient Rome's Imperial Eagle, as the last flag to fall.
There are two other towers at a lesser height on the extremities of the Parliamentary Block; let these flags serve, with respect to the importance of the occasion, as the flags to be lowered in time of mourning, and these times should be reserved for heads of state, elected Parliament officials, previously elected Prime Ministers and events of national mourning (e.g. major disaster, passing of a noted, national figure, etc.)