Medal of Bravery

• Awarded on: May 19, 2016
• Invested on: October 28, 2016

Daniel Maisonneuve, M.B.
Val-des-Monts, Quebec
Medal of Bravery

On June 6, 2015, Daniel Maisonneuve rescued two individuals from the Ottawa River after their ultralight plane crashed near Masson-Angers, Quebec. From his boat nearby, Mr. Maisonneuve jumped into the water and swam to the wreck. He grabbed the first victim, who was floating in a pool of jet fuel next to the cabin, and brought him back to his boat. He then swam out a second time and dove underwater to unhook the seatbelt of the unconscious pilot. He then brought the individual to the surface and towed him to safety, seconds before the plane sank.