2012 National Memorial (Silver) Cross Mother – Roxanne Marie Priede

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National Memorial (Silver) Cross Mother Roxanne Marie Priede. (Photo: Légion royale canadienne)

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National Memorial (Silver) Cross Mother Mother Roxanne Marie Priede, takes a moment to reflect after laying a wreath in memory of her son Master Corporal Darrell Jason Priede, during the Remembrance Day ceremonies at the National War Memorial in Ottawa, Sunday, November 11, 2012. (Photo: © iPolitics/Matthew Usherwood)

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Mrs. Roxanne Priede of Grand Forks, British Columbia, was the 2012 National Memorial (Silver) Cross Mother. During the national Remembrance Day ceremony in Ottawa on November 11, 2012, she laid a wreath at the base of the National War Memorial on behalf of all mothers who have lost a child in military service to Canada.

On May 30, 2007, her eldest child, Master Corporal Darrell Jason Priede, was killed in a helicopter crash while serving with the Land Force Atlantic Area Headquarters.

Mrs. Priede, née Chartrand, attended Briarwood Vocational High School. While there, she met John Priede and the two were married on October 16, 1976. In 1979, the Priedes moved to Greenwood, British Columbia, where she chose a career as a stay-at-home mom for almost 15 years to raise their three children–Darrell, Denise and David–before accepting employment as a custodial contractor.

Mrs. and Mr. Priede enjoy outdoor activities, including going for long walks and camping. They also cherish spending time with their three grandchildren and other family members.

List of National Memorial (Silver) Cross Mothers

(Information courtesy of the Royal Canadian Legion, Canadian War Museum and families of the National Memorial (Silver) Cross Mothers)