Field of Crosses: Calgary Cold War vet calls latest nuclear war threat ‘ludicrous’
Dozens of volunteers were working along Memorial Drive in Calgary on Saturday, erecting the annual Field of Crosses Memorial Project. Click to watch the video. In total, 3,400 crosses are being displayed this year on to memorialize Southern Alberta soldiers who were...
Field of Crosses honours fallen southern Alberta soldiers
Thousands of fallen soldiers from southern Alberta are once again being honoured in the Field of Crosses in Calgary. Click to watch the video. Volunteers began work Saturday on the field, which sees the name of each southern Alberta soldier killed in action — dating...
Hundreds of new crosses join solemn field honouring fallen soldiers
On a calm, fall morning along the Bow River, Royal Canadian Air Force veteran Dan McLean looked on as the annual commemoration of his fallen comrades began. Click to watch the video. McLean spent Saturday morning looking over the Field of Crosses, which from Nov....
Students attend sunrise ceremony in honour of fallen Canadians
The Field of Crosses along Memorial Drive honours soldiers from southern Alberta who lost their lives fighting for Canada and on Thursday a number of students from Sunnyside Elementary attended the sunrise ceremony to learn more about the initiative. Click to watch...
Remembrance day begins in Calgary with the sunset ceremony at the field of crosses.
Tue, Nov 1: A lot of Canadians, put on poppies to show respect, and support. Here in calgary, the first sunset ceremony at the field of crosses. The site should have a lot of visitors over the next 11 days, and the legion will take all the support they can get. As the...
Our hearts are heavy as we reflect on the devastating tragedy at CFB Wainwright.
At the Field of Crosses, we have had the honour of meeting countless remarkable members of Canada's Armed Forces and their families. Through these connections, we have gained a profound appreciation for the courage, dedication, and sacrifices that come with serving our country.
During this heartbreaking time, we extend our deepest condolences to the families mourning the loss of their loved ones, our thoughts and prayers to those recovering from injuries, and our unwavering support to the entire CFB Wainwright community.
We are also grateful to the first responders, medical teams, and military personnel who acted with courage and compassion in the face of this tragedy.
As a community dedicated to honouring those who serve and those who have made the ultimate sacrifice, we stand united in grief, gratitude, and remembrance with everyone affected.
Our thoughts are with you all. ❤️🇨🇦
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MOUNTAIN HORSE Albert
Age: 22 – Pte RCASC
Date of Death: 15/11/15
Albert Mountain Horse was born at sunrise on 25 December 1893, on the Blood Reserve. His mother, Sikski, knew that magic was connected with his birth naming him Kukutosi-poota (flying star).
When Albert turned seven, he was baptized and educated at St. Paul’s Residential School, he was considered as ‘one of the brightest and most energetic boys on the Reserve’.
His civilian trade was a Cadet Instructor serving in the 23rd Alberta Rangers. He attended a summer military training school in Calgary and passed an examination to be a commissioned as a Lieutenant in the Militia, but when the First World War started, he was quick to enlist on 24 September 1914, as a Private with No.14 Company, Canadian Army Service Corps, and was posted to the 10th Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force to “go forth and fight for my King and country”.
Albert is believed to have been the first Aboriginal person from Western Canada to enlist in the Canadian Expeditionary Force during the First World War.
During the Second Battle of Ypres in April 1915, Albert survived the heavy fighting and the German Chlorine gas attack without serious injury. He was gassed two more times in 1915, resulting in significant lung damage and was kept in the hospital. Seriously ill, he was diagnosed with pneumonia and declared unfit for active duty. Sadly, his pneumonia turned into tuberculosis and Mountain Horse died three days after returning to Canada.
Private Albert Mountain Horse was buried on the Blood Reserve with full military Honours, he was only 22 years old.
Each November during the Eleven Days of Remembrance the Field of Crosses in Calgary, Alberta commemorates Private Albert Mountain Horse.
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🍁 Happy Thanksgiving from The Field of Crosses! 🍁
This Thanksgiving, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to the incredible community of volunteers, donors, and supporters who make The Field of Crosses possible each year. Your generosity, dedication, and commitment help us honour Canada's fallen heroes and ensure their sacrifices are never forgotten.
As we gather with family and friends, we also give thanks to the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. The peace and freedoms we enjoy today are part of their lasting legacy, and we are forever grateful.
From all of us at The Field of Crosses, we wish you and your loved ones a safe and Happy Thanksgiving.
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Cross prep is finished and we will soon be working on "site prep" at the field. We are still needing some strong volunteers to assist on Saturday October 17th - can you help? - sign up here:
www.fieldofcrosses.com/volunteers/
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