OTTAWA - Thursday, February 4, 2010 - Today, at Rideau Hall, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean is presenting bravery decorations to a number of deserving recipients who selflessly and without regard for their own safety, helped others in times of need.
One of the recipients is RCMP Corporal James Munro. On June 4, 2005, RCMP Corporal Munro, then a Constable, rescued a man from a burning apartment building in Flin Flon, Manitoba. A summary of the incident for which Corporal Munro is being recognized can be found on the website of the Governor General of Canada.
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II created the Bravery Decorations in 1972. They are awarded to individuals who have shown acts of bravery in hazardous circumstances, either alone or as part of a group. There are three levels: the Cross of Valour; the Star of Courage; and the Medal of Bravery, which reflect the varying degrees of risk involved in acts of bravery being recognized.
"I congratulate Corporal Munro and all the recipients of this prestigious national honour. With this decoration, your selfless acts of bravery will be forever remembered by Canadians," said RCMP Commissioner William J.S. Elliott.
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