Calgary brewery releases tribute label to raise funds for Field of Crosses
source: calgary.ctvnews.ca date: November 1, 2021 Ryan White CTVNewsCalgary.ca Senior Digital Journalist/Producer UpdatedNov. 1, 2021 1:40 p.m. MDT PublishedNov. 1, 2021 10:54 a.m. MDT CALGARY - The annual Field of Crosses memorial project along Memorial Drive is set...
Field of crosses – We remember
source: cantarechildrenschoir.org date: November 1, 2021 The Field of Crosses Memorial Project is an annual display of white crosses on Memorial Drive in Calgary, Alberta. The display commemorates soldiers from Southern Alberta who lost their lives in service to our...
Field of Crosses Memorial Project, supported by Global Calgary
source: GlobalNews.ca date: November 1, 2021 The mission and the commitment of the Field of Crosses Memorial organization is to assure that present and future generations always remember and never forget the thousands of men and women from Southern Alberta and across...
Calgary students place poppies at Field of Crosses
source: www.cjwe.ca date: October 29, 2021 Friday, October 29th, 2021 11:55am The students placed poppies at Field of Crosses ahead of Remembrance Day Students from the Delta West Academy in Calgary volunteered their time to pay tribute to the fallen at the Field of...
Remembrance Day 2020: Calgary Remembers from the Field of Crosses
A very different, smaller crowd gathered at the Field of Crosses Memorial Project Wednesday to mark Remembrance Day 2020 amid the COVID-19 pandemic. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Su9Mohv0qc
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Age: 24 โ Spr 1 CER
Date of Death: 30/10/2009
Steven Henry Marshall was born on January 12, 1985, in Calgary, Alberta, to Murray and Karen Thomas. He was the brother of Misty, Tosha and Darlene. Steven loved the outdoors and adventure, was a skilled hockey player, and a passionate fan of the Calgary Flames.
On June 27, 2007, Steven enlisted in the Canadian Armed Forces in Edmonton, Alberta. He completed his Combat Engineer training at the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering in Camp Gagetown, New Brunswick, before being posted to the 1st Combat Engineering Regiment.
During his two years of military service, Steven was remembered as a dedicated and well-liked soldier who made a positive impression on those around him. He was known for his great sense of humour and contagious smile, qualities that endeared him to his fellow soldiers and made him a valued member of his unit.
Steven was deployed to Afghanistan with 11 Field Squadron, attached to 1st Battalion, Princess Patriciaโs Canadian Light Infantry (1 PPCLI), as part of Canadaโs contribution to NATO forces. He was serving a six-month tour of duty when, just days into his deployment, on October 30, 2009, he was killed in action when an improvised explosive device (IED) detonated near his foot patrol in the Panjwaii District, approximately 10 kilometres southeast of Kandahar, Afghanistan.
Steven will be remembered as the life of his section. He embraced every situation with a positive attitude and always found a silver lining to share with his mates. His humour, optimism, and ability to lift the spirits of those around him left a lasting impression on his fellow soldiers.
Sapper Steven Henry Marshall was awarded the General Campaign Star (GCS) with the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) bar and was posthumously awarded the Sacrifice Medal (SM)
He was just 24 years old when he lost his life. Steven is laid to rest in the Field of Honour at Eden Brook Memorial Gardens in Calgary, Alberta.
Each November, during the Eleven Days of Remembrance in Calgary, Alberta, the Field of Crosses honours Sapper Steven Henry Marshall.
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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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โค๏ธ A Heartfelt THANK YOU to Mortgage Connection! โค๏ธ
We are incredibly grateful to Mortgage Connection for their continued support of Field of Crosses. Their generosity extends far beyond financial contributions โ 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 ๐จ๐ฆ
Beginning November 1, Calgaryโs 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 yearโs 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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