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Woman told dying Canadian soldier: 'You are brave, you are loved'

A woman who tried to save the life of Cpl Nathan Cirillo after he was shot in Ottawa has revealed what she told the soldier moments before he passed away.

Earlier police released CCTV showing the movements of Ottawa gunman Michael Zehaf-Bibeau after he shot and killed the soldier.

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Tributes left as blockade on Ottawa memorial is lifted

The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier where Cpl Nathan Cirillo was gunned down. Credit: ITV News/Matt Williams

The blockade on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Ottawa has been lifted, allowing mourners and well-wishers to leave floral tributes to Cpl Nathan Cirillo.

Floral tributes were left to Cpl Cirillo. Credit: ITV News/Matt Williams

Cpl Cirillo was shot dead by gunman Michael Zehaf-Bibeau on Wednesday.

Zehaf-Bibeau was himself then shot and killed by Canada's Sergeant-at-Arms, Kevin Vickers.

Wreaths and flowers at the war memorial. Credit: ITV News/Matt Williams

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