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Mr. Steven Burtt

Campbellford, Ontario

Decorations for Bravery

  • Medal of Bravery

    Awarded on: 1996-10-29
    Invested on: 1997-06-16
    On August 10, 1995, sixteen-year-old Steven Burtt attempted to save his friend from drowning in the Trent River, in Seymour Township, Ontario. The boys were on a fishing trip when the younger one, a non-swimmer, slipped from some rocks while trying to cross a shallow crossing near a lock of the Trent-Severn Waterway, and was swept along by the current. As soon as Steven realized that his friend was in trouble, he dove to his rescue and both were carried into deeper waters. Forced under water several times by the struggling victim, Steven persevered, trying to push him to the surface. Despite his valiant efforts, he lost hold of the boy. Unable to find him, Steven went for help and the victim's body was later recovered.