Medal of Bravery

• Awarded on: July 3, 1996
• Invested on: December 06, 1996

On the morning of May 22, 1995, Mr. Tassi apprehended a robber at a convenience store in Hamilton, Ontario. He entered the store to find a man brandishing a gun at the clerk. The armed man pointed his weapon at Mr. Tassi, demanding his wallet. In response, Mr. Tassi dropped the wallet to the floor and lunged for the man's gun hand. A struggle ensued and shots were fired; fortunately, no one was hit. Mr. Tassi succeeded in wrestling the man outside and to the ground. The clerk and another customer then helped hold the robber until the police arrived.