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Mr. Terrence Michael Christie

Langley, British Columbia

Decorations for Bravery

  • Medal of Bravery

    Awarded on: 2001-09-06
    Invested on: 2002-06-28
    On April 10, 2000, while vacationing in Palmilla Beach, Mexico, Terrence Christie risked his life to rescue a friend from a vicious attack by two inebriated local vendors. Mr. Christie and other tourists were at the beach when the two men began harassing his friend. After leaving the beach for a short time, the men suddenly returned and attacked the friend, one throwing rocks and the other repeatedly stabbing him in the back. Ignoring the danger, Mr. Christie raced to the scene, tackled the rock-throwing man and drove him away. He then turned to his friend who was bleeding profusely while struggling on the ground with the other attacker. Together with the severely injured victim, Mr. Christie was able to hold the assailant's knife-wielding hand and to restrain him until police arrived.