New cenotaph at Calgary’s Field of Crosses unveiled
Eyeing the new Field of Crosses Cenotaph Saturday, Jim Welsh says when you sign up to join the armed forces, you’re signing a blank cheque for up to and including your life. “Every one of the crosses (placed here every year) represents someone from this particular...
Field of Crosses Cenotaph unveiled at special ceremony to honour war heroes
CALGARY – Calgarians gathered Saturday morning for the unveiling ceremony of the Field of Crosses Cenotaph, a permanent reminder of our war heroes and the sacrifice they made. The special tribute took place at 9:00 a.m. along Memorial Drive. Murray McCann is the...
New Cenotaph dedicated at Field Of Crosses
The McCann Family Foundation and the Field of Crosses Memorial Project dedicated a new cenotaph Saturday morning. Organizers said the marker will serve as a permanent legacy to those killed during war and peacekeeping missions. The half hour ceremony began at 9 a.m....
Field of Crosses ceremony in Calgary
Thousands of Calgarians braved bitter cold temperatures to pay their respects at various Remembrance Day ceremonies around the city. Sarah Offin reports from the Field of Crosses.
Soldier killed in Afghanistan honoured at the Field of Crosses
There was another moment of reflection at the field of crosses Monday morning. A special sunrise ceremony was dedicated to Nichola Goddard, a soldier killed in Afghanistan in 2006. The bitter cold didn’t stop a large crowd from gathering, and standing stoically among...
Parts Canada hosted Field of Crosses for the final weekend of Cross Prep this past Saturday.
We are grateful for the use of the Parts Canada warehouse for year round storage, cross prep weekends and to President, James Danyluk and his family and staff who have given up their weekends to volunteer their support .
Thank you Parts Canada for your dedication and support of Field of Crosses.
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Today, on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we pause to honour the children, Survivors, families and communities impacted by the residential school system.
We also recognize the First Nations, Inuit and Métis Veterans who served Canada with courage and dedication.
May today be a time to remember, reflect and continue moving forward together in the spirit of reconciliation.
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Each November, thousands of white crosses transform Calgary’s landscape into a powerful place of remembrance.
Since 2009, The Field of Crosses has honoured the men and women from Southern Alberta and across Canada who gave their lives in service to our country. More than 3,500 crosses stand in tribute during the 11 days leading up to Remembrance Day, each one representing a life, a story and a sacrifice that should never be forgotten.
By Adopting A Cross, you help preserve this meaningful memorial and ensure future generations continue to understand and remember the sacrifices made for the freedoms we have today.
Learn more about The Field of Crosses and how you can Adopt A Cross at:
www.fieldofcrosses.com/adoptacross/
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A huge thank you goes out to Rhonda Burry who traveled from Medicine Hat to Calgary this past Saturday, not only to volunteer at Cross Prep, but to present Field of Crosses with a donation cheque of $2,750 from the Valour on The Green fundraiser she organized this past June.
The amount of energy and passion that Rhonda put into organizing the Valour on The Green is very evident in the success of the event.
Thank you Rhonda Valour on the Green for your huge support.
We appreciate you!
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It was a busy weekend at the warehouse, with more than 80 volunteers coming out to help prepare the Field of Crosses.
Together, we cleaned, sorted and bundled 2,570 crosses, leaving just 1,130 to go next weekend.
A huge thank you to everyone who gave their time and helped us get one step closer to November.
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