Medal of Bravery

• Awarded on: September 9, 2008
• Invested on: June 19, 2009

Carol Parent, M.B.
Medal of Bravery

On February 21, 2006, Carol Parent rescued his severely injured brother following a propane tank explosion in a house under construction in Dolbeau-Mistassini, Quebec. The explosion set off a large ball of fire which engulfed the victim and burned the ladder leading to the main floor, trapping him in the basement. Witnessing the scene as he was arriving at the house, Mr. Parent ran to the open basement window and called to his brother. As the disoriented and panicked victim was unable to respond, Mr. Parent jumped through the opening and tried in vain to smother the flames on his brother's clothing. Despite the intense heat and flames, Mr. Parent was able to push his brother through the window and follow him outside.