Medal of Bravery

• Awarded on: June 21, 2007
• Invested on: June 19, 2009

Clint Anthony Avery, M.B.
Chris MacLean, M.B.
Stephen Mallett, M.B.
Paul Christopher Zakem, M.B.
Medal of Bravery

On July 17, 2005, Clint Avery, Chris MacLean, Stephen Mallett and Paul Zakem were instrumental in the rescue of three women who were drowning at Blooming Point Beach near Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. Realizing that the group was being carried by a riptide into deep waters, Mr. Avery charged into the pounding surf to reach the panicking women. Completely exhausted after helping them stay afloat for 40 minutes, he was forced to head back to shore while Mr. Zakem swam out to the stranded swimmers with a boogie board. Mr. MacLean and Mr. Mallett assisted Mr. Zakem in pulling the victims closer to the beach. Responding emergency crews, joined by beachgoers, then formed a human chain to carry a rope to the victims who were pulled to safety.