Meritorious Service Medal

• Awarded on: April 26, 2004
• Invested on: November 26, 2004

Brian John Halbert, M.S.M., Rocky Mountain House, Alberta
Meritorious Service Medal (civil division)

On August 14, 2000, Brian John Halbert, a helicopter pilot with Northern Air Support of Rocky Mountain House, Alberta, volunteered his services in order to rescue a young injured girl from a cliff at Cadomin Caves, southwest of Hinton, Alberta. Mr. Halbert was able to manoeuvre his helicopter into the canyon and steady it at a hover within two feet of clearance from the rock wall, thus enabling the search and rescue team to retrieve the victim from the mountain ledge. Although he had no specific rescue training, Mr. Halbert demonstrated great skill and the highest standard of professionalism and personal dedication.