Mom of Soldier Killed in Afghanistan Named National Silver Cross Mother

A person touches the helmet on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier after laying a poppy, at the National War Memorial following the National Remembrance Day Ceremony in Ottawa on Nov. 11, 2022. The Canadian Press/Justin Tang

When Nancy Payne lays a wreath on Remembrance Day at the National War Memorial, it won’t be the first time she’s represented mothers of Canadian soldiers who have died in combat.

But it will be her first on such a stage.