Medal of Bravery

• Awarded on: June 14, 2018
• Invested on: March 26, 2019

Cameron Robert Gouck, M.B.
Niagara Falls, Ontario
Keegan Herries, M.B.
Welland, Ontario

On July 2, 2017, Cameron Gouck and 10-year-old Keegan Herries saved the life of a man who was drowning in the Welland River, in Chippawa, Ontario. The pair were standing on a dock when they heard cries for help. Mr. Herries immediately jumped into the fast-moving water and swam out to the man, nine metres from the dock. The panicked victim grabbed hold of Mr. Herries, pulling both of them under. Mr. Gouck quickly jumped into the water and persuaded the victim to release the boy and grab onto him instead. They then worked together to bring the distraught man back towards the dock.