Night vigil in support of freedom justice and dignity in Syria

I spent 2 hours on a street corner in downtown Montreal tonight in support of the Syrian people. The organizers had signs and placards filled with photo's and information about the deteriorating situation in Syria, as well as petitions to send to Ottawa to recall the ambassador from Syria and also send the Syrian ambassador back home.

At some point I noticed a police car driving really slow along our side of the street. That's when I realized he was actually looking and reading the signs. He went all the way to the corner of the street, then backed up his police car, put it in park, got out, and started walking near one of the people holding a petition. That's when he took the petition and signed. A couple of people at the vigil clapped and most came around to see what the man had to say. 

I suspect most of the people at the vigil were probably a little afraid when the man first came out of his police car, but afterwards were just so thrilled. One of the guys wanted to take a picture or video on his phone and the officer said he would rather not as he was on duty. 

From what I've been reading tonight on the various Facebook groups on Syria, is that there has been a surge of protests in Damascus today. I hope this is a good sign :)