Medal of Bravery

• Awarded on: February 26, 2009
• Invested on: February 04, 2010

Cody Brian Sloot, M.B.
Medal of Bravery

On June 15, 2007, 10-year-old Cody Sloot displayed bravery when he set out alone to get help for his injured father, near Renata, British Columbia. While on an excursion, their all-terrain vehicle overturned onto Cody's father, who sustained multiple injuries in the accident. Their vehicle no longer serviceable, they started to walk back to Renata to seek help. Five kilometres from their destination, Cody's father, who was in great pain, felt that he was unable to go any further. Although reluctant to leave him, Cody decided to keep going on his own, knowing that there was a chance he could come across bears. He finally reached his destination, found help, and returned to his father's side.