Medal of Bravery

• Awarded on: October 18, 2007
• Invested on: September 19, 2008

Richard Plaisted, M.B.
Medal of Bravery

On August 13, 2006, Richard Plaisted rescued a 17-year-old boy who was trapped in his burning vehicle following a crash on a deserted country road near Embrun, Ontario. Noticing the vehicle on fire, Mr. Plaisted ran to the scene, endangering his life as he crossed dangling live hydro wires. He reached inside the car and struggled in vain to undo the victim's seatbelt. He eventually grabbed the young man by the waist and pulled him out to safety.