Field of Crosses November 9, 2026

Today (Monday November 9, 2026) I went to visit the Field of Crosses along Memorial Drive. I arrived just as the Sunrise Ceremony was ending. Monday's ceremony was dedicated to honouring Canadian Women who lost their lives in service of war.  I spent just short of two hours walking between row after row after row of crosses. When I got home I created this watercolour painting of a poppy with a soldier as the centre piece.  

It was a beautiful morning!  The temperature was well above freezing, no snow, a slight breeze, all made for comfortable conditions to spend time honouring the fallen soldiers.  Groups of school children were gathered together sitting on the little hills leading to the crosses. One group was listening to an instructor. In another group each student was busy writing. A third group were looking at photos and reading.     

honouring Michelle Lang

a small portion of where I walked

Each of these 120 crosses symbolizes the ultimate sacrifice of 1000 Canadians. 

Many Crosses had photos and stories attached. I read a few dozen. 

There are not enough hours in a day to read every one. 

I am sharing a few with you.