Source: Holly McKenzie-Sutter, THE CANADIAN PRESS, October 14, 2019 ST. JOHN’S, N.L. — A Newfoundland cab driver who rescued four young people from a burning vehicle was formally recognized for his heroism last week. Mike Stapleton was awarded a medal for bravery from the Royal Canadian Humane Association at St. John’s City Hall on Oct. 7.… Continue reading Cab driver who saved 4 from burning car awarded medal for bravery in St. John’s
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Firefighters who responded to Mississauga explosion receive Medals of Bravery
Source: CTV News, November 23, 2017 Paramedics and firefighters who responded to a massive warehouse explosion in Mississauga, Ont. were among those honoured for their bravery at an awards ceremony at Rideau Hall on Thursday. Eleven first-responders from across central Ontario rushed to the explosion on April 23, 2014. The blast caused a wall to… Continue reading Firefighters who responded to Mississauga explosion receive Medals of Bravery
Heroes honoured for saving lives, awarded certificates of bravery in Regina
Source: CBC News, October 11, 2017 16 people recognized for heroics such as pulling people from burning homes Sixteen Canadians were recognized on Oct. 10 for life-saving acts of bravery; called heroes by some — they received certificates and medals of bravery at Government House in Regina. Clark Whitecalf was given a one-of-a-kind Queen’s Certificate for Bravery after rescuing an 18-year-old… Continue reading Heroes honoured for saving lives, awarded certificates of bravery in Regina
Who are the heroes?
Can you believe it? Easter is here, which means the kids will enjoy their Easter break. Or maybe their parents deserve an Easter break, though they’re usually too busy selflessly giving on behalf of their children to notice. And their little children don’t often fully appreciate everything their parents do for them either. One example… Continue reading Who are the heroes?
While others tried to forget, this soldier told his story
Private Desmond Doss walked into the bloodiest battle of World War II. He had enlisted as a medic and after the war was over, he was awarded a medal of honor and branded a hero. But when Doss arrived for basic training, he was not treated as a hero, but as an outcast. He was… Continue reading While others tried to forget, this soldier told his story
Bravery medals go to 4 who rescued Sask. farmer from shooter
By CBC News, October 28, 2016 Gov.-Gen. David Johnston presented medals in Ottawa on Friday After a farmer was shot near Rama, Sask., on July 27, 2010, four people came to his rescue, even though there was a risk of being shot themselves. Now Dianne and Lorne Matsalla and Geraldine and Phillip Shewchuk have been recognized for… Continue reading Bravery medals go to 4 who rescued Sask. farmer from shooter
Winnipeg man shot 10 times protecting students gets Star of Courage
By CTV News, October 29, 2016 ‘I grabbed a baseball bat’ Gov. Gen. David Johnston awarded Winnipeg native Lester Lehmann a Star of Courage on Friday, for his selfless actions in protecting 26 students from armed gunmen. The students, all teenagers from Ste. Anne, Man., were visiting the Dominican Republic. Lehmann was looking after the… Continue reading Winnipeg man shot 10 times protecting students gets Star of Courage
Medals Awarded to Kindersley Heroes
Heroes from a fiery rescue near Flaxcombe, SK are being awarded for their bravery in saving the life of a trapped victim of a vehicle fire on December 12, 2015. Yesterday, Jody and Daniel Deiana received the Royal Humane Association’s bronze medal in Regina. Jonathan Coralde, who was unable to attend the event, will be… Continue reading Medals Awarded to Kindersley Heroes
Paramedics honoured for heroics during La Loche school shooting
By Francois Biber, CBC News, October 18, 2016 Kalvin Jones and Darryl Morin ran inside the school while shooter was on the loose The two paramedics who rushed inside the Dene High School in La Loche, Sask., during a school shooting this winter received an award for their bravery. Kalvin Jones and Darryl Morin from the Keewatin Yatthe Regional Health Authority were the… Continue reading Paramedics honoured for heroics during La Loche school shooting
Armless Archer Holds The World Record For The Most Precise Shot With A Bow
By The Little Boy, July 2, 2014 When we’re talking world record for the most precise shot with a bow, you must picture a lean individual standing tall with the bow drawn in and going for the gold. It’s quite the contrary, actually. Father of three, Matt Stutzman is a 29 year old who was… Continue reading Armless Archer Holds The World Record For The Most Precise Shot With A Bow