René Martel, M.B.
Medal of Bravery
On May 20, 2012, René Martel rescued three people from a burning house, in Saint-Joseph-de-Sorel, Quebec. Mr. Martel quickly entered the house, made his way upstairs, picked up a sleeping four-year-old boy from his bed, and woke up the child's grandparents in another bedroom. Mr. Martel brought the boy outside before running back through the heat, flames and smoke to lead the disoriented elderly couple to safety.