Field of Crosses Memorial Project – Wire Source
The McCann Family Foundation, the Calgary Poppy Fund and the Field of Crosses Memorial Project's volunteer board of directors wishes to welcome Calgarians to the annual Field of Crosses Memorial Project. "A yearly tribute to Southern Alberta's fallen soldiers" In...
Sunrise ceremonies to honour Albertans killed in war
The crosses are back on Memorial Drive. There are thousands of them, each white marker a stark reminder of the many southern Alberta soldiers to die in combat. Murray McCann, whose McCann Family Foundation funds the project to erect crosses along Memorial Drive in...
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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September 21 is the International Day of Peace.
Each year, the United Nations calls for 24 hours of non-violence and ceasefire around the world.
Today is a reminder that behind every name we remember is a life affected by conflict, and a shared hope for a future shaped by peace.
May their sacrifice never be forgotten.
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Our first weekend of cross preparation is underway at the warehouse.
A huge thank you to all of the incredible Field of Crosses volunteers who continue to give their time and effort to help bring this important memorial together each year. We truly couldn’t do it without you.
Interested in lending a hand? Learn more about volunteer opportunities here:
www.fieldofcrosses.com/volunteers/
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