Mr. Yves Soumillon

  • Cornwall, Ontario

Decorations for Bravery

  • Medal of Bravery

    • Awarded on: November 24, 2011
    • Invested on: April 20, 2012

    Constable Michael Allan Biron, M.B.
    Yves Soumillon, M.B.
    Medal of Bravery

    On November 14, 2008, Constable Mike Biron, of the Akwesasne Mohawk Police, and Border Services Officer Yves Soumillon tried unsuccessfully to rescue two people from a burning vehicle, on Cornwall Island, Ontario. After being struck by a speeding van, the victims' car burst into flames. Arriving at the scene, Constable Biron and Mr. Soumillon both tried desperately to open the damaged doors. Unfortunately, they were unable to pull the victims out before the flames completely engulfed the vehicle.