Medal of Bravery
Awarded on: 2017-10-10
Invested on: 2018-10-20
Dennis Becker, M.B. (posthumous)
Derrick Kozinski, M.B.
Nelson Langridge, M.B.
Burstall, Saskatchewan
Medal of Bravery
On August 31, 2015, Dennis Becker, Derrick Kozinski and Nelson Langridge attempted to rescue Mr. Langridge’s son, who was trapped in a grain hopper near Burstall, Saskatchewan. Without any hesitation, the three jumped into the grain hopper in an attempt to pull out the victim and to keep the grain away from his face. Unfortunately, Mr. Becker, the victim’s grandfather, also became trapped by the grain and, despite the best efforts of Mr. Kozinski and Mr. Langridge, was quickly buried. Sadly, Mr. Becker and the victim both lost their lives during the incident.