Medal of Bravery

• Awarded on: June 14, 2012
• Invested on: February 08, 2013

Michael Foster, M.B.
Medal of Bravery

On June 2, 2010, 12-year-old Michael Foster was injured while trying to stop the family's pet dog from attacking his mother and younger brother, in Stouffville, Ontario. The brothers were getting ready for bed when the dog lunged towards the younger boy as he was heading to his room. Michael quickly stepped in front of the large dog to protect his brother. The animal latched onto his arm and shook it fiercely. Michael's mother ran to intervene, but the dog, not previously known to be aggressive, turned and bit her several times. Michael grabbed onto the dog's choke chain and wrestled it to the floor, where he kept it pinned down until help arrived.