Field of Crosses Sunrise Ceremony - First Responders Day

Sunrise is at 7:40am.

Today's Sunrise Flag Raising Ceremony is dedicated to paying tribute to the dedication of Police, Firefighters and Emergency Medical Technicians who left their civilian jobs to serve in the military and made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. A few of the fallen service personnel being honoured on November 7 include: 7 members of the Calgary Police Service – 6 fallen in the First World War and one fallen in the Second World War; 4 members of the Calgary Fire Department who fell in service during the First World War; and Corporal (CPL) Michael Starker, a member of the Calgary Emergency Medical Services (EMS), who is remembered for his service and sacrifice in Afghanistan. These individuals reflect the commitment and bravery of First Responders who selflessly served their country in times of need.

Participants and invited guests:

School Choirs to participate in the sunrise ceremonies to sing the National and Royal Anthems. Buglers, mostly cadets and young adults, to play the Last Post. Pipers, mostly cadets, and also volunteer pipers from the piping community, to play the Lament after a minute of silence. Veterans, cadets, girl guides, boy scouts are a part of the sunrise ceremony in the raising of the flags. Uniformed members of the community, such as Calgary Fire Department, Calgary Police Services, EMS Alberta Sheriffs and Military Members, will participate. Other guests include Civic, Provincial, Federal Government officials, Lieutenant Governor of Alberta, Governor General of Canada, Consul Generals. Veterans, community leaders and members of the public.  

After the ceremony, members of the public are welcome to walk amongst the crosses all day long.

Susan Schalin (s.schalin@fieldofcrosses.com)

4032970555

www.fieldofcrosses.com