Field of Crosses: Calgary Cold War vet calls latest nuclear war threat ‘ludicrous’
Dozens of volunteers were working along Memorial Drive in Calgary on Saturday, erecting the annual Field of Crosses Memorial Project. Click to watch the video. In total, 3,400 crosses are being displayed this year on to memorialize Southern Alberta soldiers who were...
Field of Crosses honours fallen southern Alberta soldiers
Thousands of fallen soldiers from southern Alberta are once again being honoured in the Field of Crosses in Calgary. Click to watch the video. Volunteers began work Saturday on the field, which sees the name of each southern Alberta soldier killed in action — dating...
Hundreds of new crosses join solemn field honouring fallen soldiers
On a calm, fall morning along the Bow River, Royal Canadian Air Force veteran Dan McLean looked on as the annual commemoration of his fallen comrades began. Click to watch the video. McLean spent Saturday morning looking over the Field of Crosses, which from Nov....
Students attend sunrise ceremony in honour of fallen Canadians
The Field of Crosses along Memorial Drive honours soldiers from southern Alberta who lost their lives fighting for Canada and on Thursday a number of students from Sunnyside Elementary attended the sunrise ceremony to learn more about the initiative. Click to watch...
Remembrance day begins in Calgary with the sunset ceremony at the field of crosses.
Tue, Nov 1: A lot of Canadians, put on poppies to show respect, and support. Here in calgary, the first sunset ceremony at the field of crosses. The site should have a lot of visitors over the next 11 days, and the legion will take all the support they can get. As the...
🇨🇦 November 5 | Celebrating 100 Years of The Royal Canadian Legion
Today, The Field of Crosses pays special tribute to The Royal Canadian Legion, recognizing an incredible milestone as the organization celebrates 100 years of service to Canada's veterans, their families and communities across the country.
Officially incorporated by an Act of Parliament on July 17, 1926, The Royal Canadian Legion was established when veterans' organizations came together to create a united national voice dedicated to supporting those who served, advocating for their rights and honouring Canada's fallen.
In the aftermath of the First World War, thousands of veterans returned home facing injuries, illness and the lasting effects of their service. For a century, the Legion has played a vital role in providing assistance, advocacy and support to veterans and their families.
The Legion has also become a cornerstone of remembrance in Canada, leading the annual Poppy Campaign and preserving the legacy of the Remembrance Poppy, first adopted in Canada in 1921 and inspired by Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae's famous poem, In Flanders Fields.
Today, with more than 1,350 branches and over 300,000 members across Canada, The Royal Canadian Legion continues its commitment to supporting veterans, serving communities and ensuring the sacrifices of our military personnel are never forgotten.
🌅 Sunrise Ceremony: 8:36 AM\
🌇 Sunset Ceremony: 6:03 PM
Those planning to attend are kindly asked to arrive at least 10 minutes before each ceremony begins.
Lest We Forget. 🇨🇦
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As this morning’s Canadian Army Day Sunrise Ceremony comes to a close, we thank everyone who joined us at The Field of Crosses to honour the courage, service and sacrifice of Canada's fallen soldiers.
As we prepare for this evening’s Sunset Ceremony, we invite you to look back on some of the meaningful moments captured during yesterday’s Royal Canadian Navy Day Sunrise Ceremony, where we paid tribute to the brave members of the Royal Canadian Navy and Merchant Marine who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.
🌇 Tonight’s Sunset Ceremony: 6:05 PM
A reminder to those planning to attend this evening’s ceremony to please arrive at least 10 minutes before the scheduled start time.
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🇨🇦 November 4 | Canadian Army Day
Today, The Field of Crosses commemorates Canadian Army Day, paying tribute to the brave men and women who served in the Canadian Army and honouring those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.
From the South African War of 1899 to the First and Second World Wars, the Korean War, Afghanistan and more recent NATO and United Nations operations, Canadian soldiers have answered the call to serve with courage, dedication and an unwavering commitment to their country.
During the South African War (1899 to 1902) alone, more than 7,000 Canadians served, including 12 women nurses, with approximately 270 losing their lives. In the conflicts and military operations that followed, more than 100,000 Canadian military personnel made the ultimate sacrifice in foreign wars, leaving behind a legacy of service that continues to shape our nation's history.
Today, The Field of Crosses also pays special tribute to the fallen Japanese Canadian members of the Canadian Army. Among the crosses standing along Memorial Drive, 19 are dedicated to these soldiers, honouring their contributions and sacrifices in service to Canada.
🌅 Sunrise Ceremony: 8:34 AM
🌇 Sunset Ceremony: 6:05 PM
Those planning to attend are kindly asked to arrive at least 10 minutes before each ceremony begins.
Lest We Forget. 🇨🇦
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Thank you to everyone who joined us this morning at The Field of Crosses for our Royal Canadian Navy Day Sunrise Ceremony, as we honoured the courage, dedication and sacrifice of those who served our country with the Royal Canadian Navy and Merchant Marine.
As we prepare for this evening’s Sunset Ceremony at 6:06 PM, we invite you to look back on some of the meaningful moments captured during yesterday’s Royal Canadian Air Force Day Sunrise Ceremony, remembering the brave men and women who served in the skies and those who made the ultimate sacrifice for Canada.
🌇 Tonight’s Sunset Ceremony: 6:06 PM
A reminder to those planning to attend this evening’s ceremony to please arrive at least 10 minutes before the scheduled start time.
Thank you to everyone who continues to join us in honouring Canada's fallen throughout these Eleven Days of Remembrance.
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🇨🇦 November 3 | Royal Canadian Navy Day
Today, The Field of Crosses commemorates Royal Canadian Navy Day, paying tribute to the brave men and women of the Royal Canadian Navy and Merchant Marine who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to Canada.
Each year, The Field of Crosses honours 103 sailors who lost their lives while serving aboard 51 of His Majesty’s Canadian Ships (HMCS), remembering their courage, dedication and contributions to our nation's military history.
Their stories remind us of the tremendous sacrifices made by those who served at sea, often far from home, defending our freedom and supporting Allied efforts during times of war.
🌅 Sunrise Ceremony: 8:32 AM
🌇 Sunset Ceremony: 6:06 PM
Those planning to attend are kindly asked to arrive at least 10 minutes before each ceremony begins.
As we continue our Eleven Days of Remembrance, we invite the community to join us in honouring Canada's fallen sailors and ensuring their service and sacrifice are never forgotten.
Lest We Forget. 🇨🇦
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#FieldOfCrosses #RoyalCanadianNavy #ElevenDaysOfRemembrance #LestWeForget
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