Five Things To Know About The Field Of Crosses
Lest we forget, the more than 3,000 white crosses now on display along Memorial Drive aims to ensure that Calgarians remember the sacrifices of Southern Albertans in the fight for freedom. Now in its seventh year, the Field Of Crosses Memorial Project pays tribute to...
Calgary students lay 3,200 silk flowers to honour fallen soldiers
CALGARY — Students from Delta West Academy placed a silk flower on each of the 3,200 crosses at the “Field of Crosses” on Memorial Drive Thursday. The annual act helps the students appreciate the enormity of the sacrifices southern Alberta soldiers have made. Delta...
Calgary’s Field of Crosses Memorial Project returns to honour veteran
Volunteers in Calgary have spent days setting up 3,200 white crosses commemorating southern Albertan lives spent in the service of the nation. In it’s seventh year, more than 100 volunteers with the Field of Crosses Memorial Project finished erecting thousands of...
Generational respect for Southern Alberta’s veterans
For Laura Vanderkruk, organizing volunteers to set up the 3,200 memorial crosses on Memorial Drive to honour Southern Alberta’s veterans has become a way of keeping her family close. George Bittman, Vanderkruk’s father, was a navy veteran who helped organize the...
Volunteers put up field of crosses ahead of Remembrance Day
More than seven years ago, Murray McCann was driving through the mountains in Georgia before Memorial Day when he noticed a small cluster of crosses along the side of the road. Initially, McCann thought a collision had claimed three lives and someone had erected a...
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.
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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.
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This morning’s Sunrise Ceremony recognized Victory Europe Day, reflecting on the 80th anniversary of the end of the war in Europe and the bravery of those who helped secure peace.
As we look ahead to this evening’s Sunset Ceremony at 5:02 p.m, we invite you to look back on moments from yesterday’s Canadian Army Day Sunrise Ceremony.
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On November 6, we gather at sunrise to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of Victory in Europe (V E) Day and the Liberation of the Netherlands at The Field of Crosses.
This day honours the end of nearly six years of war in Europe, a conflict that cost millions of lives and left lasting scars on nations, families, and communities around the world.
The Sunrise Ceremony will begin at 7:38 a.m., and the Sunset Ceremony at 5:01 p.m. We kindly ask that all guests arrive ten minutes before each ceremony.
May 8, 1945, V E Day marked the surrender of Germany and the end of the war in Europe. For millions, it was a day of immense relief and celebration. Streets filled with people dancing, singing, and rejoicing as the darkness of total war lifted. Yet even amidst the joy, the world was reminded that the fight was not yet over. The war in the Pacific would continue until August 1945, and the effects of the conflict would shape generations to come.
At The Field of Crosses, we reflect on this milestone not only as a historic victory but as a testament to courage, endurance, and the price of peace.
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As Canadian Army Day comes to a close, a quiet sense of gratitude settles over The Field of Crosses. Throughout the day, both the sunrise and sunset ceremonies paid tribute to the soldiers who served with honour, courage, and resilience across generations of conflict. Their dedication to our country continues to inspire all who gather here in remembrance.
As we reflect on today’s ceremonies, we also look back on meaningful moments from last evening’s Royal Canadian Navy Day Sunset Ceremony, a reminder of the shared sacrifice and steadfast spirit that unite all who have served beneath the Canadian flag.
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