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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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Thank you to everyone who joined us this morning at The Field of Crosses for our Royal Canadian Air Force Day Sunrise Ceremony, as we honoured the history, courage and sacrifice of the men and women who served our country with the RCAF.
As we prepare for this evening’s Sunset Ceremony at 6:08 PM, we invite you to reflect on some of the meaningful moments captured during yesterday’s Memorial Cross Families Day Sunset Ceremony, honouring the families of Canada’s fallen military personnel and the sacrifices they continue to carry.
🌇 Tonight’s Sunset Ceremony: 6:08 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 2 | Royal Canadian Air Force Day
Today, The Field of Crosses commemorates Royal Canadian Air Force Day, paying tribute to the 1,023 fallen Air Force members honoured within the Field and recognizing the remarkable contributions and sacrifices of those who served during the Second World War.
The British Commonwealth Air Training Plan played a vital role in Canada's wartime efforts, establishing the country as a major training centre for Allied aircrew. Alberta was an important part of this initiative, with a command headquarters in Calgary overseeing a network of aviation training schools throughout the province.
At its peak, the program operated 94 schools across 231 locations in Canada, supported by more than 104,000 men and women in ground organizations. By the war's end, over 132,000 pilots, navigators, bomb aimers, wireless operators, air gunners and flight engineers had completed their training, making an extraordinary contribution to Allied air operations.
Sadly, many Air Force personnel lost their lives during training exercises here in Canada. Today, we remember their courage, dedication and sacrifice, alongside all those who gave their lives in service to our country.
🌅 Sunrise Ceremony: 8:31 AM
🌇 Sunset Ceremony: 6:08 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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