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Mr. Robert Giguère

St-Georges-de-Beauce, Quebec

Decorations for Bravery

  • Medal of Bravery

    Awarded on: 1995-06-22
    Invested on: 1995-09-15
    Robert Giguère, M.B. Bruno Lachance, M.B. Medal of Bravery On June 20, 1994, Mr. Giguère and Mr. Lachance came to the rescue of a man who was drowning in the Chaudière River near Mégantic, Quebec. While fishing in the river, they noticed another fisherman crossing the river, who slipped and was carried into deep water by the current. His fishing boots filled with water, making it impossible for him to swim, and he began yelling for help. Mr. Giguère immediately plunged into the deep water, while Mr. Lachance, who could not swim, found a pole and advanced into the water up to his neck in order to lend assistance. After trying for some ten minutes, Mr. Giguère and Mr. Lachance, who were by this time exhausted, managed to pull the victim to shore.