Medal of Bravery

• Awarded on: March 31, 2016
• Invested on: October 05, 2016

Safaa Baggar, M.B.
David Del Rosario, M.B. (posthumous)
Montréal, Quebec
Medal of Bravery

On June 22, 2014, Safaa Baggar and David del Rosario attempted to rescue a friend from a possible drowning in the Ouareau river, near Rawdon, Quebec. The victim was swimming near the Dorwin falls when she appeared to be in trouble, which rallied her friends to her aid. Mr. del Rosario dove in, but was overcome by the strong current and disappeared over the falls. Ms. Baggar also struggled in the rough waters and momentarily lost consciousness before reaching her friend. The victim and Ms. Baggar ultimately managed to get out of the water on their own; unfortunately, Mr. del Rosario lost his life.