Last Friday (Nov. 1), the Crosses of Remembrance were once again installed in South Delta, as members of the South Delta Secondary School Interact Club placed 41 crosses in the field near the South Delta Recreation Centre.
Each cross honours a Delta veteran who lost their life in the First and Second World Wars, the Second South African (Boer) War, and the Afghanistan conflict.
Once the installation was complete, Interact co-chair Amy Yang reflected on the significance of the event.
“Remembrance Day is a time to reflect on the past and honor those who served in wartime,” said Yang. “By placing these crosses each year, the South Delta Secondary Interact Club aims to show our deep respect for those who fought so courageously.”
Co-chair Evie Li echoed this sentiment, emphasizing that the crosses serve as a powerful reminder of the privileges we enjoy today.
“They remind us of the peace and freedom we have, thanks to the sacrifices made by others,” said Li.
Rick Lewall, the Interact liaison for the Rotary Club of Tsawwassen and a long-time advocate for the Interact program, supported the installation.
“The display of the white crosses is an important tradition for our community,” said Lewall. “People are especially impressed to learn that it is driven by the youth at the high school. These students exemplify the spirit of youth leadership that our Rotary Club is proud to support.”
Through their efforts, the Interact Club not only honours the memory of fallen veterans but also inspires a sense of gratitude and reflection within the community.
The names appearing on the crosses are:
John Christian, Frederick Bemi, William S. Montgomery, Walter Williams, Stanley Smith, Neil McNiven, John P. Cameron, S.R. Montgomery, Cyril Moore, Homer E. Robinson, Edwin E. Hutcherson, Cecil H. Weare, Arthur Mills, William McLennan, John Ross Baxter, Lester W. Hanford, Donald Montgomery, Hume Hilton, John E. Falk, William Lewis, Robert Kettles, Geoffrey McCallan, David Skinner, Eric Walter Cole, Sidney N. Rich, Robert Scott, Malcolm M Leonard, Richard Maxwell Dibsor Love, Guy A. Taylor, Albert Earl Frederick, Basil French, Fred A Cook, Douglas A. Wright, John Mead, Leslie McCrea, J. W. McDowell, James Clarence Smallwood, Frederick Whitworth, Sidney Welsh, Percy Devereaux and Stephan John Stock.
