Medal of Bravery

• Awarded on: June 20, 2013
• Invested on: December 05, 2013

Shawn Alexander Doyle, M.B.
James Haden, M.B.
Gerard Denis Robineau, M.B.
Medal of Bravery

On February 11, 2008, Shawn Doyle, James Haden and Gerard Robineau risked their lives to evacuate an injured co-worker at a rail yard, in Concord, Ontario. The victim had been transferring the contents of a pressurized rail car when a valve exploded, sending a geyser of caustic sodium hydroxide several metres in all directions. After calling for help on his radio, the victim took refuge in a nearby safety shower. Unable to shut down the flow or depressurize the rail car, the three rescuers managed to reach the victim and transport him to a safer area. All four men were treated for second-degree burns to their faces and hands.