Michael André Toupin, M.B.
Medal of Bravery
On June 20, 2008, Mike Toupin jumped onto a moving tractor-trailer to save its incapacitated driver, in Miramichi, New Brunswick. The driver, who had suffered a heart attack, was slumped over the wheel as his truck went off the road and through a field. Advised that the out-of-control vehicle was heading towards the highway, Mr. Toupin ran up to the tractor-trailer and jumped onto the step of the driver's side of the cab. He opened the door, reached across the victim, pulled the brake lever, and turned off the ignition. With the help of another man, Mr. Toupin then dragged the victim to the ground and began CPR. The paramedics arrived shortly after, and were able to revive the individual.