Medal of Bravery

• Awarded on: February 25, 2010
• Invested on: October 28, 2011

Constable Nicholas Bell, M.B.
Constable Wayne Thompson, M.B.
Medal of Bravery

On October 31, 2008, Vancouver Police constables Nick Bell and Wayne Thompson rescued two elderly people from a burning house, in Vancouver. The officers arrived at the scene to see the entire top floor ablaze. Through the open front door, the constables shouted out to the two residents, who were standing still, in utter shock. As debris fell around the victims, the fire started spreading and they were enveloped by thick smoke. Without any special equipment, the constables ran in and pulled the reluctant seniors to safety.