Field of Crosses Sunset Ceremony - Honouring Women of War

Sunset is at 17:00.

Today’s Sunset Flag Lowering Ceremony pays tribute to the women of war who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom from the First World War to present day. Field of Crosses honours nine remarkable women for their service and sacrifice throughout Canada’s military history including one fallen in the First World War, seven fallen in the Second World War and one fallen in Afghanistan. This morning, we also honour Michele Lang, a Calgary Herald Journalist who lost her life while on assignment in Afghanistan in December of 2009. Four Canadian military personnel also lost their lives that day when the military vehicle their group was traveling in was struck by a roadside bomb. Lang's sacrifice and dedication to journalism are remembered and honoured today, serving as a reminder of the risks journalists undertake to bring important stories to the public.

Participants and invited guests:

Each evening cadets, scouts, guides, etc. are invited and scheduled to perform the flag lowering detail. The sunset ceremonies also include choirs, buglers, pipers, flag detail, uniformed members of the community, including Calgary Fire Department, Calgary Police Services, EMS, Alberta Sheriffs and Military Members. Invited guests include civic, provincial, federal government officials, Lieutenant Governor of Alberta, Governor General of Canada, Consul Generals, uniformed members of the community, Veterans, community leaders and members of the public.

After the ceremony, members of the public are welcome to walk amongst the crosses all night long and into the morning dawn.

Susan Schalin (s.schalin@fieldofcrosses.com)

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www.fieldofcrosses.com