Calgary community group pitches crosswalk that honours veterans in east Calgary

A local organization wants to establish a permanent reminder of the sacrifice of Canadians in war. Homes for Heroes and the Forest Lawn Community Association are looking into painting a crosswalk to honour veterans. It would be at 36 St. S.E. near the Veterans Village. Gar Gar, the president of the community association, cites other cities that have created year-round reminders of the importance of veterans. “It means so much,” said Gar Gar, “because the voice of veterans, in m