Field of Crosses

18 hours ago

𝐌𝐎𝐘𝐄𝐑 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐉
Age: 21 – Sto 1/C RCNVR
Date of Death: 29/12/1945

Fredrick “Fred” James Moyer was born in Medicine Hat, Alberta on June 29, 1924, to John Louis and Mary Irene Moyer. He was the brother to John Daniel and Frances Joseph.

Frederick was employed with the Canadian Pacific Railway as a locomotive fireman. He enlisted May 25, 1943, with the Royal Canadian Navy Volunteer Reserve and trained at HMCS Naden in Esquimalt, British Columbia, rising to the rank of Stoker 1st Class. Between 1944 and 1945, he served on the HMCS Truro and the HMCS Noranda, both Bangor-class minesweepers.

Frederick Moyer passed away on December 29, 1945, at the age of 21 in the Royal Canadian Navy Hospital at Esquimalt, British Columbia. He died of a cerebrospinal concussion because of an accident.

Stoker Fredrick J Moyer is buried in the Medicine Hat (Hillside) Cemetery.

Each November during the Eleven Days of Remembrance in Calgary, Alberta, the Field of Crosses commemorates Stoker 1st Class. ... See MoreSee Less

Field of Crosses

1 month ago

As we approach the holiday season, we send our warmest greetings to everyone who is part of the Field of Crosses community. To our volunteers, participants, sponsors, donors, supporters, media partners, and especially to our uniformed members and veterans, we are deeply grateful for all you do.

This year carried special significance as our Remembrance Day ceremony honoured the 80th anniversary of Liberation Day - the moment that marked the end of the war in Europe and the beginning of renewed peace and possibility. Standing together at the Field of Crosses, we reflected not only on the lives lost but also on the enduring gift of freedom they secured. It was a powerful reminder of the resilience of those Southern Albertans who served, and of the generations who continue to cherish the peace they helped restore.

During the holidays, these reflections feel especially close. The season invites us to pause, gather with those we love, and appreciate the life and liberty made possible through such profound sacrifice. The Field of Crosses remains a place where these stories are honoured and carried forward.

As you celebrate this festive season, we hope it brings warmth, gratitude, and meaningful moments of remembrance. Thank you for your continued support and for helping ensure the legacy of our fallen heroes lives on.

With our warmest wishes and sincere appreciation,
Your Friends at the Field of Crosses

As the calendar turns to 2026, we will begin our fundraising efforts to ensure that this project continues again in 2026. Please consider making a donation online at www.fieldofcrosses.com/donate , or by cheque payable to Field of Crosses mailed to 84 Edgeland Rise NW, Calgary, AB T3A 4E1

All donations receive a tax receipt.

Registered Charity CRA#74426 0084 RR0001

We leave you with this touching video from the 2025 Field of Crosses, we hope you enjoy it.

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Field of Crosses

1 month ago

We want to recognize PCL Construction for their continued support as an in kind donor to the Field of Crosses. Their team shared the following message internally, and we felt it was worth sharing in full.

“Remembrance Day calls us to honour our community, remember local sacrifice and keep our promise to Never Forget. Remembrance Day began after World War I as a way to honour those who gave their lives in service. On Tuesday, Nov. 11, Canadians pause to reflect on their sacrifice and at PCL Calgary, we are grateful to help sustain one of the city’s most meaningful tributes.

Since 2017, PCL Calgary has supported the Field of Crosses, founded by Murray McCann. This solemn display along Memorial Drive features more than 3,700 crosses. One hundred and twenty represent 120,000 fallen across Canada and the remaining 3,600 commemorate those from the city and nearby communities.

Each year, our team provides resources that make this tribute possible including tools and materials to set the crosses, temporary site trailers, power and gas supply for two months. Special thanks to the Sunnyside Flood Barrier project team for ensuring accessibility and safety. It is hands-on work that helps keep this tradition alive and reminds us of the profound cost of freedom.

Join us in honouring our heroes. Visit the Field of Crosses, take a moment to reflect and share this tribute with others.”

Thank you to PCL Construction and the Sunnyside Flood Barrier team for helping ensure the Field of Crosses was able to be set up and accessed safely. ... See MoreSee Less