Medal of Bravery

• Awarded on: June 22, 2006
• Invested on: October 13, 2006

Ronald Clarence O'Neill, M.B.
Medal of Bravery

On June 17, 2005, Ronald O'Neill put himself at great risk when he saved a man from being mauled to death by his own dog in Cambridge, Ontario. Mr. O'Neill was driving home when he spotted the 80-pound pit bull tearing at the man's arm and upper body as he lay on the side of the road. Hearing the victim's call for help, Mr. O'Neill stopped his vehicle and, without regard for his own safety, engaged the attacking animal, punching and kicking it several times in the head until it released the seriously injured man. The dog suddenly turned on Mr. O'Neill, who managed to fend it off. While keeping the growling animal at bay, he then carried the victim to the safety of his truck. The police arrived moments later and were eventually forced to shoot the dog.