Andrew Lawrence Bertrend, M.B.
Medal of Bravery
On July 19, 2010, Andrew Bertrend rescued a teenager, in Brockville, Ontario. The victim and his two friends had been fishing when their canoe overturned, sending them into the water. Alerted by their cries for help, Mr. Bertrend jumped into the river and swam out to them. He quickly located the victim, who had disappeared beneath the surface, and pulled him back to a nearby dock. The two other young men struggled to stay afloat, but were still able to make their way safely back to shore.