Medal of Bravery

• Awarded on: September 16, 2004
• Invested on: February 04, 2005

Jennifer Clarkson, M.B.
Travis Clarkson, M.B.
Medal of Bravery

On January 28, 2004, Travis Clarkson and his sister Jennifer Clarkson teamed up to assist in the arrest of an armed man following a bank robbery, in Calgary, Alberta. When they witnessed the thief holding up a man at gunpoint and stealing his vehicle, the Clarksons pulled their truck behind the frantic burglar to prevent his escape. The suspect got out of the stolen van and pointed his gun directly at the Clarksons, ordering them to move away. After complying momentarily, they moved back behind him, foiling his plans. The gunman then got out of his vehicle and fired shots in their direction. Despite bullets striking their truck, the Clarksons continued to follow the criminal through the parking lot to block off any possible escape route. Frustrated, the gunman was attempting to flee the scene on foot when the police arrived and apprehended him.