Meritorious Service Cross

• Awarded on: November 25, 2004
• Invested on: May 30, 2005

RCMP Constable Tony Jude Vienneau, M.S.C., Grand Falls, New Brunswick
Meritorious Service Cross (civil division)

On December 4, 2002, Cst. Tony Vienneau went to the aid of a 15-year-old boy who was threatening to jump off the Perth-Andover Bridge, overlooking the St. John River, in New Brunswick. Cst. Vienneau was on his way home when he noticed the teenager standing without support on the railing of the bridge. The off-duty officer immediately climbed onto the rail and began walking behind him. After an hour of negotiating, Cst. Vienneau was able to prevent the boy from committing suicide, and convinced him to seek treatment at a local hospital.