(Pembroke, ON) – On Thursday, November 27, 2014, Commissioner Hawkes was on hand to introduce three Ontario Provincial Police members who receive Ontario’s top honours for bravery.
The Ontario Medal for Police Bravery is the province’s highest honour in recognition of police officers whose actions demonstrate outstanding courage.
OPP recipients of the 2014 Ontario Medal for Police Bravery are:
Sergeant Hubert Beauclair (Upsala Detachment)
Provincial Constable Doug Golding (Shabaqua Detachment)
Sergeant Patrick Smith (Upper Ottawa Valley Detachment)
Quotes:
“These extraordinary individuals inspire us with their courage and devotion to the public good. I am privileged to be presenting these medals for bravery to Ontario’s finest firefighters and police officers.â€Â
The Honourable Elizabeth Dowdeswell, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario
“Ontario’s firefighters and police officers perform acts of bravery every day. Those we honour today showed quick thinking and outstanding courage in life threatening situations. The Ontario Medals for Bravery recognize extraordinary heroism. It was an honour to meet the recipients and say thank you on behalf of a grateful province.â€Â
Yasir Naviq, Minister of Community Safety & Correctional Services