Medal of Bravery

• Awarded on: May 19, 2016
• Invested on: April 25, 2019

Juergen Baetzel, M.B.
Gray Creek, British Columbia
Brant Hannah, M.B.
Calgary, Alberta
Paul Hindson, M.B.
Crawford Bay, British Columbia
Tobias MacDonald, M.B.
Delta, British Columbia
Carol VanRuymbeke, M.B.
Crawford Bay, British Columbia
Medal of Bravery

On August 20, 2014, Juergen Baetzel, Paul Hindson, Tobias MacDonald, Carol VanRuymbeke and firefighter Brent Hannah pulled two individuals from a burning plane that had crashed in Crawford Bay, British Columbia. The small aircraft burst into flames on impact. Despite the rapidly escalating fire, the rescuers worked together to successfully free the victims from the wreckage, minutes before an explosion occurred. Sadly, one of the victims did not survive.