It was amazing. Overcast for the flypast, then cloud and rain, then sun. Just an emotional sky for an emotional day. Was NOT expecting to cry, but I did.
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Also, during the ceremony, they noted that this has been in the works for a century. Initially we couldn't afford it (our government didn't even fund the National War Memorial itself, that was raised by public donations), then after Confederation Canada and France said no. When Canada added its Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the Royal Canadian Legion Newfoundland and Labrador Command formally warned them the body cannot come from Vimy Ridge because then it could not possibly be a Newfoundlander, and we would be excluded. But they did it anyway (as they should, Vimy Ridge is very important for Canada prior to adding us), and that's what pushed our provincial government to really put their foot down and demand this, and Canada to agree, and France to agree. So well done to all involved, including me Fadder!
EDIT: There was a black wooden platform around the base of the tomb for the ceremony today (necessary as it's recessed into stairs but pallbearers needed a flat surface at the same height for the burial). I was thinking the whole time... are they going to remove that Jesus box yet?
Well, they finally did. This is what the final tomb looks like - Labradorite base, Newfoundland Granite top, and our Coat of Arms (granted in 1637) on the front.
I love how modest it is. Perfect for us.