Calgarians mark Remembrance Day at Field of Crosses
Date: Nov 11, 2022 Global News https://globalnews.ca/video/embed/9272965/ On Remembrance Day in Calgary this year, a special tribute was made to the men and women of southern Alberta who died during the Dieppe Raid and the Battle of Vimy Ridge. Michael King...
Calgary students light candles, ensuring every fallen soldier individually honoured
Date: Nov 11, 2022 Global News https://globalnews.ca/video/embed/9272029/ Students and staff from Saint Mary’s University set up candles for the Night of Lights at Calgary’s Field of Crosses. As Michael King reports, the lanterns ensure every soldier is individually...
Calgary’s Field of Crosses celebrating 14 years with the help of many volunteers
Date: Nov 10, 2022 Kevin FlemingCTV News Calgary Video JournalistFollow | Contact https://calgary.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=2561182&jwsource=cl On a dark, frigid morning the Field of Crosses set up along a two hectare park next to Memorial Drive is lit by...
Opinion: The sacrifices made to preserve freedoms are worth remembering – all year long
Date: Nov 8, 2022 Candles burned in front of crosses at the Night of Lights at the Field of Crosses in Calgary on Wednesday, November 10, 2021. The candles set at dusk on the 10th burned all night until the 11th when Remembrance Day services began. ARYN TOOMBS / FOR...
Calgarians invited to remember the fallen at the Field of Crosses
Date: Oct 27, 2022 Michael Franklin CTVNewsCalgary.ca The Field of Crosses in Calgary. (Getty Images) Thousands of crosses, each bearing the name of a person who gave their life in service to this country, are now set up in Calgary's Field of Crosses along Memorial...
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Age: 29 – Pte PerthR
Date of Death: 22/12/1944
John Alexander Robb was born December 22, 1914, in Grass Lake, Alberta. He was the son of James and Elizabeth Robb of Calgary, Alberta. John had 4 brothers and a sister. John finished Grade Eleven in Calgary and while in high school he was part of the school cadet program for 3 years and was active in baseball, rugby and basketball. John continued his education at the Institute of Art and Technology. His father had passed away and John took on various jobs to support the family, these included, being a ranch keeper, working in an automotive accessory shop, a lumber office clerk, a shipper in a paint warehouse and owned a business for 1 ½ years as a motorcycle delivery person.
John enlisted in Calgary on September 28, 1942, with the Perth Regiment (Motor), service number M/104270. His experience working in an automotive accessory shop, involving radiator soldering, ground cables, ignition etc. and being a delivery person with his own motorcycle was considered valuable to the Perth Regiment. The Perth Regiment landed in Italy on November 8, 1943, as part of the 11th Infantry Brigade, 5th Canadian Armoured Division and saw action as an infantry battalion.
During the battle to cross the Munio River, Private John A Robb died of wounds received in action on December 22, 1944. He is buried at the Argenta Gap War Cemetery in Italy.
Each November during the Eleven Days of Remembrance the Field of Crosses in Calgary, Alberta commemorates Private John Alexander Robb.
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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.
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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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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.
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