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West Kelowna erects first Field of Crosses ahead of Remembrance Day
A dozen engraved crosses will remain on display until Nov. 12 to honour West Kelowna veterans from three wars.
- On Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026, West Kelowna unveiled its first Field of Crosses monument at St. George's Anglican Church, honoring local veterans who served in the World Wars and the Korean War.
- Members of the West Kelowna Rotary Club and local officials attended the ceremony, marking the community's inaugural effort to recognize the sacrifices veterans made for Canada's peace and freedom.
- Twelve crosses stand at the site on Brown Road and Main Street; four were erected during the ceremony, including two planted by descendants like Sadie Clough for her great-grandfather, Robert Theodore Clough.
- The monument will remain on display until Nov. 12, 2026, providing residents a visual tribute to honor veterans during the week leading to Remembrance Day observance.
- Director Melissa Hunt-Anderson called the tribute "a really great visual display," noting that recent events in Wainwright emphasize the importance of remembering those who served.
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