Field of Crosses in Calgary Alberta A Remembrance Day Tribute
Every year in November along Memorial Drive, 3500 crosses are individually marked and named in honour of the thousands of southern Albertans who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Additionally, there are 120 unique crosses to pay tribute to the 120000...
Additionally, there are 120 unique crosses to pay tribute to the 120000...
Every year in November along Memorial Drive, 3500 crosses are individually marked and named in honour of the thousands of southern Albertans who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Additionally, there are 120 unique crosses to pay tribute to the 120000 men and women all across Canada who have lost their lives fighting for our freedom.
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Additionally, there are 120 unique crosses to pay tribute to the 120000 men and women all across Canada who have lost their lives fighting for our freedom.
Field of Crosses in Calgary Alberta
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Arthor G Huntley
Age 21
Canadian Infantry (Alberta Regiment)
50th Bn.
10/04/1917
Jackson Howard
Age 41
Canadian Infantry (Alberta Regiment)
Division: 31st Bn.
06/11/1917
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Age 21
Canadian Infantry (Alberta Regiment)
50th Bn.
10/04/1917
Jackson Howard
Age 41
Canadian Infantry (Alberta Regiment)
Division: 31st Bn.
06/11/1917
The Field of Crosses can be found along Memorial Drive in Calgary from November 1-11 every year. Thank you to the many volunteers
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Gathered together along Memorial Drive in Calgary, 3500 crosses light the night
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Among the crosses
Lester C Schmidt
Age 23
Royal Canadian Air Force
03/10/1944
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Lester C Schmidt
Age 23
Royal Canadian Air Force
03/10/1944
As evening sets, a ceremony takes place and the candles stay lit throughout the night
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John A Nafziger
Age 24
Royal Canadian Air Force
28/10/1944
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Age 24
Royal Canadian Air Force
28/10/1944
You might be pulled towards some crosses naturally. Take a moment to think about that specific hero and thank them.
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A break down of the information you will find on each cross
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Really makes you feel the depth of Remembrance Day
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George G Foster
Age 44
Transport and Rescue Squadron
09/08/1974
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Age 44
Transport and Rescue Squadron
09/08/1974
3500 crosses and each have a name on them
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Lighting up the field on the evening of November 10
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A beautiful Canadian cross to represent the 120000 brave men and women across Canada who paid the ultimate sacrifice for us.
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The unique crosses (120) to represent the heros (120,000) all across Canada who have lost their lives
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Little Seeker learning about Remembrance Day
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Robert L Bradshaw
Age 22
Royal Canadian Air Force
06/06/42
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Age 22
Royal Canadian Air Force
06/06/42
When you get home tell of us and say "For your tomorrow we gave our today."
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Comments (6)
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I saw this last year. A very moving tribute. -
Diana Mohrsen I was there last year too
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Beautiful. I'm glad to see this moving tribute. -
Sarah Stewart Very touching as you walk through them all
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This is very moving. This is beautiful way to honour those who serve and who have served. Thank you for sharing. -
It's really nice to see this tribute.
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