A Silver Cross Mother (french: Mères décorées de la Croix d’argent) is chosen each year by the

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to lay a wreath during the

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ceremony at the National War Memorial in

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on behalf of all mothers who have lost children in the service of their country. The title is named for the Silver Cross, a medal awarded to such mothers by the

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or Queen of Canada.

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References

Veterans Affairs site
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External links

* Reading and Remembranc

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