Medal of Bravery
Awarded on: 2011-02-17
Invested on: 2012-02-24
Kevin Gooding, M.B.
Medal of Bravery
On November 21, 2008, Kevin Gooding placed himself at considerable risk to rescue a man from a burning vehicle, in Hamilton, Ontario. Mr. Gooding noticed an out-of control vehicle hit a guard rail and spin across the highway. The impact caused the vehicle to burst into flames. As flames poured out through the shattered back window, Mr. Gooding ran to the vehicle where he frantically pulled and kicked at the damaged front passenger door. Thick, black smoke filled the inside as the flames spread behind the driver's seat, setting the victim's hair and coat on fire. Mr. Gooding succeeded in opening the door and unbuckling the victim's seatbelt. After dragging the man out of the vehicle, Mr. Gooding put out the flames on the victim and then helped him walk a safe distance away.