Cpl. Karine BlaisPhoto: Veterans Affairs CanadaPhoto: Veterans Affairs CanadaMme Josée Simard2021 National Silver Cross Mother2021 National Silver Cross MotherOTTAWA, Nov. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Royal Canadian Legion is honoured to name this year’s National Silver Cross Mother, Mme Josée Simard of Les Méchins, Québec. 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. “Mme Simard’s bravery and willingness to share her family’s story reminds us of the incredible sacrifices made on our behalf and we must always Remember.”Mme Simard’s daughter, Cpl. Karine Blais was a Trooper in the Royal Canadian Army, described as an energetic person, passionate about the Canadian Armed Forces. She was born on January 4, 1988 in Cowansville, QC. Karine died on April 13, 2009 when the armoured vehicle she was traveling in struck a roadside bomb near Kandahar, Afghanistan.Read more about Mme Simard and her daughter Karine at Legion.ca.When the National Silver Cross Mother places a wreath on November 11, she will do so on behalf of…
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