Medal of Bravery
Awarded on: 1992-06-23
Invested on: 1992-12-11
On January 3, 1990, Mr. Leroux saved a child from a burning house in Oka, Quebec. Warned of the blaze, he immediately ran to the site. Hearing the sound of a child in tears, he managed, after a few attempts, to crawl into the house. Despite the thick smoke, Mr. Leroux was able to reach the child and carry him safely outside. Unfortunately, two members of the family perished in the fire.