Silver Cross Mother Honors Sons Lost to PTSD After Afghanistan Service

Maureen Anderson will lay a wreath at the national Remembrance Day ceremony, representing families who have lost loved ones to military service.

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.