Medal of Bravery
Awarded on: 2007-10-18
Invested on: 2008-09-19
Richard Lemieux, M.B.
Medal of Bravery
On April 30, 2005, off-duty firefighter Richard Lemieux risked his life to rescue a 16-year-old boy from a fiery death, in Montréal, Quebec. Awakened by the screams of the teenager, who was stranded on the balcony of his flaming apartment, Mr. Lemieux rushed to help, but was forced out by the intense flames. Undaunted, Mr. Lemieux ran to the apartment next door and sat on the ledge of a window. He then leaned outside backwards and, in this precarious position, coaxed the boy into leaping towards him. Mr. Lemieux then grabbed the victim by his clothing and pulled him into the room, to safety.