Medal of Bravery

• Awarded on: June 29, 2010
• Invested on: October 28, 2011

Sharon Yvonne Rider, M.B.
Timothy Andrew Rider, M.B.
James Jacob Daniel Thede, M.B.
Medal of Bravery

On May 23, 2009, in Port Elgin, Ontario, James Thede, Sharon Rider and Tim Rider were instrumental in the rescue of a woman whose clothing had caught on fire. The woman had been working with flammable items in the back of a sporting goods store when a spark set her workstation ablaze. Flames engulfed her upper body as she ran to the front of the store. Her colleague, Mr. Thede, quickly tried to put out the fire on the woman's clothing before attempting to extinguish the growing fire in the back room. Unsuccessful in his efforts, he dialled 911 for help, just as Mr. and Mrs. Rider approached the store. Mrs. Rider immediately ran in to care for the victim while Mr. Rider made his way to the back room where he was able to put out the flames. The ambulance arrived shortly after and brought the victim to the hospital where she was treated for her burns. The victim survived as a result of the efforts of the three rescuers.