Medal of Bravery

• Awarded on: September 15, 2011
• Invested on: February 24, 2012

Christian Leblond, M.B.
Jonathan Yvan Leblond, M.B.
Medal of Bravery

On July 22, 2008, brothers Jonathan and Christian Leblond risked their lives to help care for their mother who had been shot by her ex-boyfriend, in Ottawa, Ontario. Following a dispute that ended their relationship, the man returned to the house during the night and shot the woman. Without regard for their own safety, Jonathan and Christian ran into the room to help their mother while the intoxicated attacker stood nearby with the gun still in his hand. Sixteen-year-old Jonathan kept his calm and ordered the assailant to call 911 while he tried to stop the bleeding. During this time, 13-year-old Christian ran to get their neighbour and then continued to apply pressure to his mother's wound. Jonathan and Christian demonstrated exceptional bravery in coming to their mother's aid, who survived the ordeal.