A Silver Cross Mother () is chosen each year by the Royal Canadian Legion to lay a wreath during the Remembrance Day ceremony at the National War Memorial in Ottawa 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 King or Queen of Canada. List References Veterans Affairs site External links Reading and Remembrance Veterans' affairs in Canada Awards established in the 20th century Ceremonial occupations Ceremonies in Canada Motherhood Annual events in Canada Military traditions Canadian traditions