Medal of Bravery

• Awarded on: October 10, 2017
• Invested on: June 05, 2018

Drumbo, Ontario

On November 4, 2015, off-duty firefighter David Nelson tried to rescue two people from their burning truck, following a collision in North Dumfries, Ontario. Racing against time, Mr. Nelson attempted to open the truck’s door, but found it jammed. He managed to climb inside the cab through the rear window and pulled the first victim out. With the help of bystanders, he brought the man across the road and into the care of emergency services. Sadly, the second victim did not survive.