Medal of Bravery

• Awarded on: September 16, 2004
• Invested on: February 04, 2005

On February 3, 2004, Germain Couture came to the aid of a co-worker following a mine explosion in Preissac, Quebec. Both men were busy loading explosives into blast holes inside the mine, some 200 metres underground, when an explosion occurred. Despite the toxic debris and gas generated by the powerful blast, Mr. Couture did not hesitate to assist his injured co-worker, guiding him towards the only exit and to safety, outside the mine.