Medal of Bravery

• Awarded on: April 17, 1993
• Invested on: December 06, 1993

On June 15, 1991, Mr. Smalleyes attempted to rescue two children from a burning house on the Blood Indian Reserve at Standoff, Alberta. As soon as he learned that there were children inside the building, he ran to the back of the house and was able to climb to a window. Using a flashlight, he looked into the smoke-filled room and saw a girl lying on the floor. Climbing inside, he picked her up, brought her to the window and passed her outside. Mr. Smalleyes then searched for the other child, but was driven back by the smoke. Tragically, neither youngster survived.