Inspired to honour the contributions of fallen veterans
One man’s vision for an empty patch of green space along Memorial Drive N.W. has resulted in a one-of-a-kind tribute to the sacrifices of Canadian soldiers. Since 2008, a field of approximately 3,100 crosses appears each year in the weeks prior to Remembrance Day in a...
We have even more reason to remember this November 1
For as long as he can remember, Murray McCann has faithfully worn his red poppy pin throughout much of November. It wasn’t until a 2008 trip to the southern United States, though, that he realized he could be doing a lot more. Driving through Menlo, Ga., a town of...
Installation Of White Crosses Along Memorial Drive Is Underway.
The annual installation of white crosses along Memorial Drive is underway. Every year volunteers put about three thousand crosses along the road near Centre Street. The crosses represent Alberta soldiers killed in war time or during peacekeeping duties. Each cross has...
Annual Field of Crosses along Calgary’s Memorial Drive returns to honour fallen veterans
It’s been a somber work-in-progress honouring war’s sacrifice its founder hopes will grow no more. For the fifth year crosses, each denoting one of the 3,000 southern Albertans who lost their lives in Canada’s conflicts and peacekeeping, have been planted on the north...
Ceremony marks legacy of ‘field of crosses’ founder
CALGARY- A solemn ceremony was held at sunrise on Thursday morning, in honour of a Calgary man whose vision and determination helped establish the field of crosses along Memorial Drive. George Bittman was a navy veteran and former head of the Poppy Fund, before dying...
As Christmas approaches and we embrace the spirit of the holiday season, we extend warm wishes to everyone in our Field of Crosses family. To our incredible volunteers, participants, sponsors, donors, supporters, and the media—along with special recognition to our uniformed members and veterans—we offer our heartfelt thanks.
The memories, stories, and legacies of those who have fallen remain with us throughout the year. However, during the holiday season, we reflect even more deeply on their ultimate sacrifice and the freedoms we enjoy today because of their courage. The Field of Crosses stands as a place of reverence and tribute, reminding us of our shared history and the selflessness of Southern Albertan servicemen and women who gave their tomorrows so we could celebrate our holidays in peace.
As you celebrate this festive season with your loved ones, may it be a time of gratitude and remembrance. We are deeply grateful for your continued support of the Field of Crosses and our mission to honour our fallen heroes.
Warmest holiday wishes,
The Field of Crosses Board of Directors
As the calendar turns to 2025, we will begin our fundraising efforts to ensure this project continues in the coming year. Please consider supporting us by making a donation:
Online at www.fieldofcrosses.com/donate
By cheque payable to Field of Crosses, mailed to:
84 Edgeland Rise NW, Calgary, AB T3A 4E1
All donations are eligible for a tax receipt. Registered Charity CRA# 74426 0084 RR0001
We leave you with this touching video linked below from this year's Field of Crosses. We hope it brings inspiration and a moment of reflection this holiday season.
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Thank you so very much for allowing me to be a part of your community and helping you all out with The Field of Crosses again this year and I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 🥳 and all the best for the year ahead too please 🙏 I will be seeing you all again next year
Please take time out your day and help this Veteran and his family have a Christmas. He has three children and He’s having trouble finding help in his area. Thanks to anyone who has donated Happy Holidays! Please share if you can’t help financially. https://gofund.me/71a6d00d
This #GivingTuesday, help us preserve the memory of our fallen heroes!
The past generosity of Calgarians has been invaluable in helping us honour these heroes, and today for Giving Tuesday, we are calling for your continued support of Field of Crosses. The Field of Crosses project, which transforms Calgary’s Memorial Drive into a stunning visual tribute each November, stands as a powerful reminder of the cost of our liberty, but this display would not be possible without donations from our community.
As a registered charitable organization (#74426 0084 RR0001), donations to Field of Crosses directly support the installation and maintenance of more than 3,620 crosses, the organization of meaningful ceremonies and educational programs for over 1,800 students that engage younger generations in understanding the significance of Remembrance Day.
Donations are customizable to match any budget, making giving accessible and convenient and all donations will receive a tax receipt. For more information, please visit our website at:
www.fieldofcrosses.com/donate/.
By contributing to the Field of Crosses, you ensure that the memories of our fallen heroes remain alive, their stories told, and their sacrifices never forgotten.
#FieldofCrosses #Remembrance #GivingTuesdayCA #GivingTuesday #Calgary #Canada #Veterans #CanadianArmedForces
Thank you to the many volunteers, the community and corporate donors for making this memorial tribute possible.
In 2024, Brookline was honoured to support Field of Crosses in bringing its powerful message of remembrance to life.
From media relations and influencer outreach to impactful graphic design, our efforts highlighted the over 3,500 southern Albertans and 120,000 Canadians who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms.
In our latest blog, Haylie and Sarah share their personal connections to this meaningful memorial, the importance of year-long commitment to remembrance and the strategy and collaboration that goes into amplifying the Eleven Days of Remembrance initiative each year. With Brookline’s efforts resulting in over 922 pieces of media coverage and a reach of over 555,291,626, this is a blog you don’t want to miss!
The Field of Crosses memorial project is a testament to the profound impact of community and storytelling and Brookline could not be prouder to support it.
Read the full blog at the link below!
www.brooklinepr.com/news/honouring-our-fallen-brookline-joins-forces-with-the-field-of-crossesfie...
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Everything I read here was stellar!! In several ways.
Remember those who served – give back on Giving Tuesday!
Though the Eleven Days of Remembrance have come and gone, Field of Crosses operates year-round and relies on the generosity and support of our community to bring the poignant installation to life each year.
This year, we are participating in Giving Tuesday on December 3, 2024, the world’s largest generosity movement where people are encouraged to give back to the communities, charities and non-profits that matter most to them.
As a registered charitable organization (#74426 0084 RR0001), donations to Field of Crosses directly support the installation and maintenance of more than 3,620 crosses, the organization of meaningful ceremonies and educational programs for over 1,800 students that engage younger generations in understanding the significance of Remembrance Day.
Please consider supporting Field of Crosses this year to honour and remember our past and serving military members. Donations are customizable to match any budget, making giving accessible and convenient and all donations will receive a tax receipt. For more information, please visit our website at:
www.fieldofcrosses.com/donate/
By contributing to the Field of Crosses, you ensure that the memories of our fallen heroes remain alive, their stories told, and their sacrifices never forgotten.
#FieldofCrosses #Remembrance #GivingTuesdayCA #GivingTuesday #Calgary #Canada #Veterans #CanadianArmedForces
On November 4th, we came together at The Field of Crosses to honour Royal Canadian Navy Day. Here’s a look back at a few more moments from that meaningful morning.
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still missing photos of a sunset where the choir was some children, was an early one maybe 3rd or 4th sunset?