Medal of Bravery
Awarded on: 2009-06-30
Invested on: 2010-10-22
Jimmy Victor Beardy, M.B.
Paul Linklater, M.B.
Medals of Bravery
On December 18, 2004, Jimmy Beardy and Paul Linklater rescued two children from a burning house, in Thompson, Manitoba. Arriving at the scene, Mr. Linklater kicked open the door and felt his way through the smoke-filled house to find the occupants, but was forced back out to get air. Joined by Mr. Beardy, Mr. Linklater then ran upstairs, yelling loudly to wake the sleeping family of five. The rescuers located two of the children and rushed them outside. Two of the other residents made their own way outside to safety, while the last boy was rescued by firefighters.