OTTAWA—His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, will present 44 Medals of Bravery at a ceremony at Rideau Hall, on Friday, October 12, 2012, at 10:30 a.m. This ceremony will mark the 40th anniversary of the creation of the Decorations for Bravery.
“I am deeply honoured to have the opportunity to recognize remarkable acts of courage in the service of others,” said His Excellency. “Through their actions, the recipients of the Decorations for Bravery have had an immeasurable impact on the lives and families of so many. On behalf of all Canadians, I commend their courage, honour their bravery, praise their heroic deeds, and recognize their humble hearts.”
Created in 1972, Decorations for Bravery recognize people who risked their lives to try to save or protect the lives of others. The Cross of Valour (C.V.) recognizes acts of the most conspicuous courage in circumstances of extreme peril; the Star of Courage (S.C.) recognizes acts of conspicuous courage in circumstances of great peril; and the Medal of Bravery (M.B.) recognizes acts of bravery in hazardous circumstances.
A media schedule for the presentation ceremony, a list of recipients and their citations, and a fact sheet on the Decorations for Bravery are enclosed.
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Media information
Marie-Pierre Bélanger
Rideau Hall Press Office
613-998-9166
marie-pierre.belanger@gg.ca
