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...
A look back at some wonderful footage captured last year, showcasing the incredible dedication and hard work of the volunteers who help bring the Field of Crosses to life each November.
From the careful placement of more than 3,700 crosses along Memorial Drive to the countless hours of preparation behind the scenes, this annual tradition is made possible by so many generous individuals who give their time to honour Canada's fallen.
A special thank you to Brian Cole of Cole Fired Photography. for beautifully capturing our volunteers in action and reminding us of the community spirit that makes the Field of Crosses so special.
As we prepare to begin another Eleven Days of Remembrance on November 1, we're grateful to everyone, past and present, who helps make this meaningful tribute possible.
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❤️ A Heartfelt THANK YOU to Mortgage Connection! ❤️
We are incredibly grateful to Mortgage Connection for their continued support of Field of Crosses. Their generosity extends far beyond financial contributions — their team members and families generously gave their time this past Sunday to help place flags on more than 3,700 crosses. This meaningful act of service truly touches our hearts.
This past weekend, our dedicated Field of Crosses team, alongside hundreds of incredible volunteers, completed the installation of more than 3,700 crosses. What was once an open field has been transformed into a moving tribute to the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.
A tribute of this magnitude takes a community, and we are deeply thankful to everyone who lends a hand, gives their time, and helps keep the memory of our fallen heroes alive.
THANK YOU Mortgage Connection for your generosity, dedication, and unwavering support. Your contributions help make this powerful tribute possible and ensure that the sacrifices of those remembered in our field are never forgotten.
Together, we remember. Together, we honour. Together, we ensure their legacy lives on.
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Eleven Days of Remembrance Begins November 1 🇨🇦
Beginning November 1, Calgary’s Field of Crosses will once again welcome our community to come together in remembrance of the thousands of brave Canadians who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.
Throughout the Eleven Days of Remembrance, we invite you to join us for daily sunrise and sunset ceremonies, each offering an opportunity to reflect, pay tribute and honour those who served.
This year’s special days of remembrance include:
November 1: Memorial Cross Families Day
November 2: Royal Canadian Air Force
November 3: Royal Canadian Navy
November 4: Canadian Army
November 5: 100th Anniversary of the Royal Canadian Legion
November 6: First Responders and Animals in War
November 7: Youth Day
November 8: Indigenous Veterans Day
November 9: Women of War and Honouring Field of Crosses Jewish Fallen
November 10: UN Peacekeepers and Night of Lights
November 11: Remembrance Day, Honouring the Fallen of Afghanistan
On the evening of November 10, the Field will be illuminated by more than 3,700 glowing lanterns during our annual Night of Lights, a beautiful and moving tribute that continues through the night until sunrise on Remembrance Day.
Our Remembrance Day Ceremony on November 11 begins at 10:10 AM.
The Field of Crosses is open to visitors 24 hours a day throughout the eleven days. Whether you attend a ceremony, walk among the crosses or simply take a quiet moment to reflect, we welcome you to be part of this meaningful tradition.
Every cross represents a life, a family and a sacrifice that should never be forgotten.
For ceremony times and full event details, please visit:
www.fieldofcrosses.com/event-details/
We Will Remember Them.
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