Field of Crosses

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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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Field of Crosses

4 days ago

𝐒𝐄𝐆𝐆𝐈𝐄 𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐞𝐥 𝐉 𝐀 𝐒𝐌
Age: 21 – Cpl PPCLI
Date of Death: 03/09/2008

Michael James Alexander Seggie was born on November 22, 1986, in Calgary, Alberta, to James and Shirley Seggie. He was the beloved brother of Michelle. When Michael was three years old, the family moved to Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Michael graduated from John Taylor Collegiate High School in 2002. He loved playing baseball with the St. James A’s and enjoyed playing hockey for fun with his friends.

Michael began his military career with the 191 Air Cadet Squadron. In June 2004, he joined the Royal Winnipeg Rifles Reserve, where he completed his Basic Military Infantry Training. He also played hockey for the RWR hockey team, the Lil Black Devils.

Inspired by his family’s proud tradition of military service, Michael followed in the footsteps of his grandfather, uncle, and father, who all served with the Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry (PPCLI).

Michael transferred to the Regular Force on March 30, 2006. Following his training in Wainwright, Alberta, he was posted to the 2nd Battalion, Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry, in Shilo, Manitoba.

In February 2008, Michael deployed to Afghanistan with his unit. During the deployment, he was promoted to Corporal and received the Canadian Expeditionary Force Command (CEFCOM) Commendation for his actions on March 27, 2008, while serving in Afghanistan.

Corporal Michael James Alexander Seggie died on active service on September 3, 2008, during a firefight with insurgents in Afghanistan. The armoured vehicle in which he was travelling was struck by an anti-armour weapon while his unit was conducting a security patrol in the Zharey District of Kandahar Province.

Corporal Seggie was one of three Canadian soldiers killed in the attack, alongside Corporal Andrew Paul Grenon, 23, and Private Chadwick James Horn, 21. All three were infantrymen with the 2nd Battalion, Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry (PPCLI) Battle Group, based in Shilo, Manitoba. Five other Canadian soldiers were wounded in the engagement.

Private Horn was posthumously awarded the Sacrifice Medal (SM).

Corporal Michael James Alexander Seggie is buried at Meadow Lea Cemetery in Meadow Lea, South Interlake, Manitoba.

On November 4, 2010, the Government of Manitoba named Seggie Lake in his memory.

Each November, during the Eleven Days of Remembrance in Calgary, Alberta, the Field of Crosses honours Corporal Michael James Alexander Seggie and commemorates his service and sacrifice.

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