Medal of Bravery
Awarded on: 2020-04-02
Invested on: 2022-09-09
Charles John Brien
Mistissini, Quebec
Medal of Bravery
On May 9, 2018, Charles John Brien saved a young girl from a fire in Mistissini, Quebec. While out walking in his neighbourhood, Mr. Brien saw some smoke and immediately made his way toward the burning house, where a four-year-old girl was alone. He broke a basement window with his foot, then entered the house, which was filled with thick smoke, but had to leave to catch his breath. Entering the house a second time, Mr. Brien found the young girl on the floor, not far from the growing flames. He grabbed her under the arms and pulled her out through the window to safety.