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From now on when retired Renfrew Country paramedic Brad Smith signs his name, he is entitled to include an ‘MB’ with his signature. That is because on Friday, March 6, Smith was presented with a medal of bravery from Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada. Smith was among 40 individuals gathered in the Tent Room at Rideau Hall to receive the medals. He was joined by his wife Vera, two of his grandsons and his work ‘wife’ Sean Plunkett (his former partner) for the very special occasion. On Feb. 12, 2012, Smith, along with William Marshall, who also received a medal of bravery on Friday, were instrumental in the rescue of Robin McMullen, whose snowmobile had broken through the ice on Calabogie Lake. Marshall, a friend of McMullen’s, managed to hold on to the victim for over an hour before Smith arrived in a small canoe to render assistance. Although Smith fell into the water in his attempt to help, all three were rescued by firefighters and by others who pulled them to shore.

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With 39 others on hand also receiving medals, hearing the incredible stories was amazing, said Smith. “To be part of that was really something,” he said. “I’m humbled and proud.” And to enjoy the experience with family members and friends, including grandsons Connor Mick, 10 and Evan Smith, 6, was truly special. “I hope it’s something that instills in them everything from work ethics to appreciating the things that can be done by normal people,” said Smith. “There were 40 different stories and every one of them was worthy of medals.” From the man in his 70s from BC who saved his wife from a grizzly bear attack to the Otter Lake man who saved his brother from a burning building, it was incredible to hear the stories of those receiving medals, said Smith. A highlight of the experience for Smith was meeting Kingston-area Marshall and McMullen, whom he hadn’t seen since the incident. It was moving and emotional, said Smith, who is also the recipient of the N.H. McNally Award for his actions that day.

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