Field of Crosses Sunset Ceremony - Memorial Cross Families Day

Sunset is at 17:05

Today's Sunset flag lowering Ceremony is dedicated to recognizing the families of Canada’s fallen military personnel who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their country. The Memorial Cross, also known as the Silver Cross for Mothers, has been awarded to the mother, widow, widower or next-of-kin of any member of the Canadian Armed Forces who loses their life in active service since 1919. Today the Field of Crosses also honours a significant number of fallen service personnel from the Afghanistan War with a simple white cross, remembering their sacrifices by reading each individual’s name. Many of their families join to pay tribute to their loved ones.

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)

4032970555

www.fieldofcrosses.com