Medal of Bravery
Awarded on: 2012-06-14
Invested on: 2012-10-12
Sergio Avaca, M.B.
Anthony Del Balso, M.B.
Adlene Fetni, M.B.
Medal of Bravery
On October 21, 2010, Sergio Avaca, Anthony Del Balso and Adlene Fetni rescued a woman who was being attacked at a food court, in Montréal, Quebec. The men saw an individual sneak up behind the woman and repeatedly stab her on the head with a knife. The victim managed to get away, knocking over chairs behind her, in an effort to trip the attacker as he chased her down. The woman ran past Mr. Avaca, who tried to stop the assailant but was pushed out of the way. Mr. Fetni grabbed a small table to protect himself and cornered the attacker, while the other men blocked the path leading to the victim. The three rescuers were then able to restrain the man until security guards arrived.