RCMP member to receive Decoration for Bravery

OTTAWA - Friday, June 19, 2009 - Today, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada, will be honouring a police officer from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) for an act of bravery.

The Star of Courage will be presented to RCMP Cst. Timothy Dunlap of “K” Division for his efforts to warn and evacuate residents of a townhouse project during a massive residential fire on August 30, 2005, in Airdrie, Alberta. Off-duty Calgary Police Services Sgt. Paul David Phee, who joined Cst. Dunlap in alerting and evacuating residents, is also receiving the Star of Courage.

These officers, along with several other members of Canadian police forces, emergency personnel and civilians, are being presented with Bravery Decorations in a ceremony at Rideau Hall.

“I congratulate Cst. Dunlap and all the recipients of this prestigious Canadian national honour. These men and women have selflessly put themselves at risk in order to serve and protect others,” says RCMP Commissioner William J.S. Elliott.

The Canadian Bravery Decorations recognize individuals who have gone above and beyond the call of duty by risking their lives to try to save or protect others. The Decorations were created by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in 1972. Information about the Bravery Decorations as well as the summary of incidents can be found on the Governor General’s website.

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RCMP Media Relations
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