Medal of Bravery
Awarded on: 2006-05-04
Invested on: 2006-10-13
Guy Clairoux, M.B.
Medal of Bravery
On February 24, 2005, in Ottawa, Ontario, Guy Clairoux rescued his two-year-old son who was being attacked by three pit bulls. Mr. Clairoux was walking with his son through a park when one of the dogs jumped over the fence of a neighbouring house and attacked the boy. Without hesitation, Mr. Clairoux confronted the ferocious animal and punched it on the head until he freed the toddler from the pit bull's jaws. Seconds later, two other dogs joined in the attack, inflicting serious injuries to the man and his child. Mr. Clairoux grabbed his son and pushed him toward his wife, who had witnessed the scene from nearby. He continued to wrestle with the enraged dogs, shielding his wife and son with his body, until neighbours arrived to help.