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...
Today's Youth Day Sunrise Ceremony at The Field of Crosses is just about an hour away!
As we prepare to honour the contributions and sacrifices of young Canadians throughout our nation's military history, we invite you to look back at some of the meaningful moments captured during our November 5 Sunrise Ceremony, when we recognized the 100th anniversary of The Royal Canadian Legion and celebrated a century of dedication to Canada's veterans, their families and the importance of remembrance.
🌅 Today's Sunrise Ceremony: 8:39 AM
A reminder to those planning to attend this morning's ceremony to please arrive at least 10 minutes before the scheduled start time.
We look forward to welcoming you as we continue our Eleven Days of Remembrance.
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🇨🇦 November 7 | Youth Day
Today, The Field of Crosses commemorates Youth Day, honouring the remarkable contributions and sacrifices of young Canadians who played important roles in supporting our nation's military efforts, both at home and overseas.
Throughout Canada's wartime history, countless young people demonstrated extraordinary courage and determination. During the First and Second World Wars, teenage boys, some as young as 13, attempted to enlist by lying about their age. Those who appeared old enough were sometimes accepted into military service, while others who were turned away found ways to contribute through the Merchant Navy, helping transport troops and essential supplies overseas.
Many young Canadians also stepped forward on the home front, taking on important responsibilities and filling the roles left behind by those who had departed for military service.
Today, we remember the young men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice, including those whose names are commemorated among the thousands of white crosses standing along Memorial Drive.
Youth Day also serves as an important reminder of our responsibility to educate future generations about Canada's military history and the sacrifices made for the freedoms we enjoy today. By sharing these stories, we help preserve their legacy while inspiring young Canadians to help shape a brighter future.
🌅 Sunrise Ceremony: 8:39 AM
🌇 Sunset Ceremony: 5:59 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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Classroom at the Field of Crosses – Learning, Remembrance & Gratitude
The Classroom at the Field of Crosses program offers students a meaningful, hands-on learning experience. Through guided tours of the Field of Crosses and classroom presentations, students explore military history, hear stories of service and remembrance, and have the opportunity to view and handle military artifacts.
A huge shout-out to Bart Peake and his fabulous volunteer tour guides Alan Duguid, Andries Flierjans, Darren Walker, David Burgess, Doug Brown, Jean-Yves Lalande, Ken Ruller, Mark Taylor, Michael Wear & Nick Gillen, who have been out at the Field of Crosses throughout the mornings, afternoons and evenings since October 26!
Since then, they have welcomed and toured junior and senior high school students, Cadets, Girl Guides, Ventures and Scouts, sharing the stories and history of the fallen servicemen and women honoured in the Field of Crosses.
And there's more! More than 3,500 cups of hot chocolate have been enjoyed by students along the way!
We also want to recognize and thank the 40+ incredible volunteers who have helped pick up, deliver and serve thousands of cups of hot chocolate. Their generosity and dedication have helped make the experience even more special for students as they take a break between classroom sessions, artifact presentations and tours of the field.
The impact of this program is best summed up in these wonderful words from Natasha Sayer, Music Teacher and Learning Leader at Wildwood School:
"Thank you for being so gracious and for the tours, hot chocolate and presentation which were the silver linings to the day. Our students learned a lot. The Field of Crosses is incredible. Thank you for all you do!"
This is what community, education and remembrance are all about.
To Bart, all our tour guides and every volunteer who has contributed their time and energy — THANK YOU! Your efforts are making a lasting impression on the next generation and ensuring the stories of those who served and sacrificed are never forgotten.
❤️ Lest We Forget. ❤️
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