Overview

• Maureen Anderson, from New Brunswick, has been named the 2024 National Silver Cross Mother by the Royal Canadian Legion
• Her sons, Sgt. Ron and Sgt. Ryan Anderson, both served in the Canadian Army and died from PTSD-related causes after returning from Afghanistan.
• The Anderson family has a deep military history, with Maureen's father and husband also having served in the armed forces.
• Maureen uses her position to advocate for better PTSD treatment for veterans, reflecting on her sons' struggles and untimely deaths.
• Ron and Ryan's legacy continues through their children, with Ron's son following in his father's footsteps by joining the military.