‘The future is in good hands’: Calgary students lay poppies to honour fallen soldiers
Date: Oct 23, 2022 Carolyn Kury de Castillo Global News https://globalnews.ca/video/embed/9220920/ Students from Delta West Academy placed a poppy on each of the crosses at the Field of Crosses on Memorial Drive on Sunday. Carolyn Kury de Castillo has the details....
Volunteers assemble Field Of Crosses along Memorial Drive
Date: Oct 22, 2022 Julian Core CityNews https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dOY8AoXr3to
Snow doesn’t hamper volunteers setting up Field of Crosses Memorial
Date: Oct 22, 2022 Brodie Thomas Calgary Sun Teams of Volunteers (groups and individuals) gathered for the 14th year, to set up the display of 3,620 white crosses for the Field of Crosses Memorial Display along Memorial Drive in Calgary on Saturday, October 22,...
Global Calgary wins community service award for ‘Field of Crosses’ live broadcast
source: GlobalNews.ca date: June 9, 2022 Jessika Guse GlobalNews.ca Calgary students placed poppies at the Field of Crosses on Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021.Global News It’s award season for those in the broadcast television industry and Global Calgary has been honoured by...
Thank You From Field of Crosses
source: calgarywestrotaryclub.org date: November 11, 2021 Dear Volunteer Supporters of Field of Crosses,For 11 days we honoured them, but we will never forget them. Thank you for the large role you played in fulfilling our commitment to our heroes who gave up their...
On November 8, we gather at The Field of Crosses to honour Indigenous Veterans.
The Sunrise Ceremony will begin at 7:41 a.m., and the Sunset Ceremony at 4:57 p.m. We invite everyone to join us in honouring the courage, strength, and lasting legacy of Indigenous Veterans whose service continues to inspire our nation.
This day is dedicated to recognizing the bravery, resilience, and contributions of Indigenous men and women who have served Canada with distinction across generations of conflict.
Indigenous participation in Canada’s military history has been remarkable, even though precise numbers are difficult to determine. During the First World War, many Indigenous soldiers brought valuable skills such as patience, stealth, and marksmanship, making them exceptional snipers and reconnaissance scouts.
More than 50 decorations for bravery have been awarded to Indigenous military personnel, including Métis marksman Henry Louis Norwest of Alberta, one of the most renowned snipers in the Canadian Corps. His sacrifice is remembered each year at The Field of Crosses.
www.fieldofcrosses.com/
#FieldofCrosses #ElevenDaysofRemembrance #Alberta #Canada #Remembrance #LestWeForget #History #CanadianArmedForces #Veterans
0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Thank you to everyone who joined us for this morning’s Sunrise Ceremony in recognition of First Responders Day and our tribute to Animals in War.
As we prepare for this evening’s Sunset Ceremony, we take a moment to look back on yesterday’s Sunrise Ceremony, which commemorated the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day and the Liberation of the Netherlands.
www.fieldofcrosses.com/
#FieldOfCrosses #Calgary #Alberta #YYCEvents #History #Canada #WW2 #Veterans #Remembrance #ElevenDaysofRemembrance #LestweForget
1 CommentsComment on Facebook
On November 7, we gather for First Responders Day, including a tribute to Animals in War, at The Field of Crosses.
This day honours the courage and sacrifice of Police Officers, Firefighters, and Emergency Medical Technicians who left their civilian roles to serve in the military and gave their lives for their country.
Among those remembered are seven members of the Calgary Police Service, six of whom fell during the First World War and one in the Second World War, four members of the Calgary Fire Department who fell during the First World War, and Corporal Michael Starker of Calgary Emergency Medical Services, who is honoured for his service and sacrifice in Afghanistan.
These individuals represent the strength, dedication, and bravery of First Responders who answered the call to serve both at home and abroad.
Today’s ceremonies also include a special tribute to Animals in War, recognizing their loyalty and contributions throughout history. While no crosses in the Field are dedicated to animals, we honour their role as companions, messengers, protectors, and sources of comfort to those who served. Their courage and companionship remind us that the cost of war was shared by both humans and animals alike.
The Sunrise Ceremony will begin at 7:39 a.m., and the Sunset Ceremony will begin at 4:59 p.m. We invite all guests to arrive ten minutes prior to each ceremony as we gather in reflection and remembrance.
www.fieldofcrosses.com/
#FieldofCrosses
0 CommentsComment on Facebook
This evening’s Sunset Ceremony for Victory Europe Day will begin at 5:01 p.m.
If you plan to attend in person, please refer to yesterday’s post for road closure and parking details, or visit our website for more information.
As we prepare for tonight’s ceremony, we take a moment to reflect on yesterday’s Canadian Army Day Sunset Ceremony through these beautifully captured photographs.
www.fieldofcrosses.com/
#FieldofCrosses #WeRemember #Canada #CanadianArmedForces #VictoryEurope #History #LestWeForget #Remembrance #ElevenDaysofRemembrance
0 CommentsComment on Facebook