In a moving tribute to the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (V-E) Day, Calgary’s Field of Crosses hosted a sunrise ceremony Thursday morning, spotlighting remembrance and intergenerational connection.

The event honoured Canadian soldiers who helped liberate the Netherlands from German occupation during World War II, with a special performance by the Wildwood Elementary School choir.

The ceremony began at dawn, with the choir echoing across the field of white crosses.

Their presence was more than musical. Retired Major Kent Griffiths, who served as master of ceremonies, emphasized the importance of involving youth in remembrance.

“The more we can immerse them in our military history, and why,” he said. “Not glorifying war, but why we had to fight those wars and the terrible cost of

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