Medal of Bravery
Awarded on: 1991-12-12
Invested on: 1992-06-05
Mr. Quinlan lost his life while trying to rescue his two children from drowning near Port Albert, Ontario on May 28, 1991. While playing in the lake, the youngsters were carried by the current to deep water and began yelling for help. Although not a good swimmer, Mr. Quinlan ran into the water and waded out to the children. While a boy was able to help the girl to shore, Mr. Quinlan went to his son's aid. However, he found himself in difficulty, slipped beneath the water and did not resurface.