Mr. Speaker, I would like to acknowledge the brave efforts of Mr. Stanley Hutchings and his fellow Canadians who participated in the exceptional rescue of Ellen and Mark Barton and their deckhand from the treacherous waters off of British Columbia one day.
These men risked their lives to help the stranded vessel. These men knew that if they did not respond quickly, they would be looking for bodies rather than survivors. After more than three hours of wrestling with the elements, their rescue efforts managed to bring these people in safely. Their heroic efforts will never be forgotten by the survivors.
Recently, Stanley along with 27 other outstanding citizens received the Medal of Bravery from the Governor General of Canada to recognize their acts of bravery. It is a great honour to congratulate Stanley Hutchings on this memorable day.