Silver Cross Mother Honors Son Lost in Afghanistan at Ottawa Ceremony

At an emotional Ottawa ceremony, Nancy Payne, a Silver Cross Mother, honored her son Cpl. Randy Payne, who died in Afghanistan, emphasizing the sacrifices of the Canadian Armed Forces.

• Nancy Payne received the tragic news of her son, Corporal Randy Payne, dying in Afghanistan from a roadside bomb on April 22, 2006, while serving with the Canadian Armed Forces.
• During the ceremony at the National War Memorial (Canada), Nancy Payne laid a Wreath in memory of her son and other fallen soldiers, underscoring the significance of Remembrance Day.
• The event, organized by the Royal Canadian Legion, brought together military families and members of the public to honor those who served and sacrificed their lives in conflicts like Afghanistan.