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The Royal Canadian Legion names Canada’s 2022 National Silver Cross Mother

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Mardi, novembre 1, 2022
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OTTAWA, Nov. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Royal Canadian Legion is pleased to announce this years National Silver Cross Mother, Candy Greff of Lacombe, Alberta.

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  • OTTAWA, Nov. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Royal Canadian Legion is pleased to announce this years National Silver Cross Mother, Candy Greff of Lacombe, Alberta.
  • Behind each fallen Veteran, is a story that resonates with us all, says Bruce Julian, Dominion President of The Royal Canadian Legion.
  • The Memorial Cross - more commonly referred to as the Silver Cross - was introduced on December 1, 1919.
  • The Royal Canadian Legion receives nominations for the National Silver Cross Mother role from Provincial Commands and individual Canadians each year.

Field of Crosses underscores importance of Remembrance Day with Eleven Days of Remembrance ceremonies

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Jeudi, octobre 27, 2022
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From November 1 to 11, Calgarians can visit the memorial and participate in daily sunrise and sunset ceremonies, in addition to a poignant Night of Lights tribute and Remembrance Day service.

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  • From November 1 to 11, Calgarians can visit the memorial and participate in daily sunrise and sunset ceremonies, in addition to a poignant Night of Lights tribute and Remembrance Day service.
  • The Field of Crosses is open to the public and free of charge, while a donation to its adopt-a-cross fundraising initiative is encouraged.
  • School choirs, military, buglers, pipers, Memorial Cross families and other special groups join the Field of Crosses for its Eleven Days of Remembrance ceremonies held daily.
  • In addition to its Eleven Days of Remembrance, the non-profit is encouraging Calgarians to participate by adopting a cross and support the Field of Crosses two-decade-long tradition of remembrance.

UPDATE -- The Royal Canadian Legion announces 2021-2022 National Silver Cross Mother

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OTTAWA, Nov. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Royal Canadian Legion is honoured to name this years National Silver Cross Mother, Mme Jose Simard of Les Mchins, Qubec.

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  • OTTAWA, Nov. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Royal Canadian Legion is honoured to name this years National Silver Cross Mother, Mme Jose Simard of Les Mchins, Qubec.
  • She will place a wreath at the National War Memorial in Ottawa on Remembrance Day and will represent all Silver Cross Mothers across Canada until October 2022.
  • The symbolism of her role resonates deeply within us all, says Bruce Julian, Dominion President of The Royal Canadian Legion.
  • The Royal Canadian Legion receives nominations for the National Silver Cross Mother role from Provincial Commands and individual Canadians each year.

The Royal Canadian Legion announces 2021-2022 National Silver Cross Mother

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Lundi, novembre 1, 2021
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OTTAWA, Nov. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Royal Canadian Legion is honoured to name this years National Silver Cross Mother, Mme Jose Simard of Les Mchins, Qubec.

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  • OTTAWA, Nov. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Royal Canadian Legion is honoured to name this years National Silver Cross Mother, Mme Jose Simard of Les Mchins, Qubec.
  • The symbolism of her role resonates deeply within us all, says Bruce Julian, Dominion President of The Royal Canadian Legion.
  • Karine Blais was a Trooper in the Royal Canadian Army, described as an energetic person, passionate about the Canadian Armed Forces.
  • The Royal Canadian Legion receives nominations for the National Silver Cross Mother role from Provincial Commands and individual Canadians each year.

The Royal Canadian Legion announces 2020-2021 National Silver Cross Mother

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Dimanche, novembre 1, 2020
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OTTAWA, Nov. 01, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Royal Canadian Legion is proud to present this years National Silver Cross Mother, Mrs. Deborah Sullivan of Summerville, New Brunswick.

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  • OTTAWA, Nov. 01, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Royal Canadian Legion is proud to present this years National Silver Cross Mother, Mrs. Deborah Sullivan of Summerville, New Brunswick.
  • The role and symbolism of the National Silver Cross Mother is important to the Legion and to other military families in our country, says Thomas D. Irvine, CD, Dominion President of The Royal Canadian Legion.
  • As the National Silver Cross Mother, Mrs. Sullivan will place a wreath at the National War Memorial in Ottawa on November 11, 2020.
  • The Royal Canadian Legions Provincial Commands and individual Canadians submit nominations for the National Silver Cross Mother each year.