Medal of Bravery
Awarded on: 2009-09-24
Invested on: 2010-10-22
Francis Quevillon, M.B.
Medal of Bravery
On October 28, 2007, Francis Quevillon risked his life to disarm an emotionally disturbed woman who intended to harm a baby in his care, in Pierrefonds, Quebec. Mr. Quevillon and his girlfriend were babysitting for friends when an enraged woman forced her way into the house and pointed a gun and a hunting knife at the couple, demanding the baby. Mr. Quevillon confronted the woman and tried to disarm her, while his girlfriend called the police. After a violent struggle during which he was wounded, Mr. Quevillon was able to retrieve the weapons and prevent the woman from escaping before the police arrived.