Medal of Bravery

• Awarded on: September 5, 2002
• Invested on: June 13, 2003

Second Lieutenant Peter Martinis, M.B.
Master Corporal Peter A. Stibbard, M.B.
Medal of Bravery

On September 11, 2001, 2Lt Martinis and MCpl Stibbard risked their lives to help two police officers apprehend an assailant in Toronto, Ontario. The soldiers were carrying out sentry duties at Moss Park Armouries when they were confronted by a disturbed individual who was denied access to the premises. While 2Lt Martinis tried to calm him, MCpl Stibbard alerted two passing police officers of the escalating situation. Although the officers attempted to subdue the resisting individual, a violent confrontation ensued and, as they wrestled the aggressor to the ground, he managed to grab hold of one officer's gun. Wanting to avert a tragedy, 2Lt Martinis rushed to the officers' help but found himself with the gun pointed directly at him. Undeterred, 2Lt Martinis was able to grab the assailant's arm and direct the weapon away from the officers. Realizing the gravity of the situation and despite the risks, MCpl Stibbard joined the struggle and managed to wrench the gun from the assailant's grasp. The man was finally overpowered and arrested.