A full military funeral is held for Ernest "Smokey" Smith, the last living Canadian recipient of the Victoria Cross, who passed away 10 days before in his Vancouver home at the age of 91.
Smith was given the award for valour "in the face of the enemy" for his actions in the Second World War securing the River Savio, which included single-handedly taking out two tanks while keeping a wounded comrade alive.
His remains were initially placed in the foyer of the House of Commons to lie in state before being returned home to Vancouver's Seaforth Armoury on Aug. 12. His ashes were then scattered at sea.
