Firefighter who died in Lachine rapids boat rescue awarded medal of sacrifice

Quebec’s public safety ministry has awarded a posthumous medal of sacrifice to firefighter Pierre Lacroix who drowned within the St. Lawrence River making an attempt to rescue boaters in misery final fall. Medals of honour have been additionally awarded to his three surviving colleagues, who accompanied Lacroix on the rescue mission, François Rabouin, Robin Brunet-Paiement and Michael Maillé.