Medal of Bravery

• Awarded on: June 30, 2009
• Invested on: October 22, 2010

Kimberly Friesen, M.B.
Medal of Bravery

On May 23, 2007, Kimberly Friesen rescued a boy from a possible drowning, in Quesnel, British Columbia. The boy, who had been cycling with his family along the Quesnel Riverfront Trail, had missed a turn and ended up in the water. Mrs. Friesen was rollerblading nearby when she heard the child's mother call out for help. Although not a strong swimmer, Mrs. Friesen took off her skates and, without hesitation, jumped into the freezing waters of the swollen river. Battling against the strong current, she reached the unconscious victim and pulled him to shore, where others helped to resuscitate him.