Medal of Bravery

• Awarded on: June 29, 2010
• Invested on: October 28, 2011

Bonnie Gamble, M.B.
Gordon Gamble, M.B.
Medal of Bravery

On July 17, 2009, Gordon and Bonnie Gamble were instrumental in helping a young woman escape her ex-boyfriend, who had abducted her in Calgary, Alberta. The victim had jumped out of the abductor's vehicle on a road near Carseland, but was caught and dragged back into the car. Passing by the scene, Mr. and Mrs. Gamble noticed the altercation, stopped their vehicle and dialled 911 to notify the police. While the attacker was momentarily distracted by another passing vehicle, the girl escaped his grip and ran towards the Gambles' Jeep. Mr. Gamble opened the passenger-side door, allowing the girl to jump in. Mrs. Gamble then drove at high speeds as the kidnapper, in close pursuit, tried to overtake the vehicle. After a harrowing chase, Mrs. Gamble turned into the driveway of a farmhouse. The attacker rammed into the Gambles' vehicle, pinning it against a fence. The victim ran to the house to get help as her abductor chased after her on foot. Mr. and Mrs. Gamble ran onto the road and flagged down an approaching police car. The police arrested the suspect without incident.