Anishinabek Police Service recognizes acts of bravery at Annual Badge & Awards Ceremony
GARDEN RIVER FIRST NATION (FEBRUARY 13, 2026) – On February 11, 2026, at the Annual Anishinabek Police Service Badge & Awards Ceremony, a number of individuals received commendations for their quick actions to save the lives of others. The Chief of Police Lifesaving Commendation recognizes extraordinary courage, quick thinking, and selflessness in a moment of crisis.
Chief of Police Lifesaving Commendation: Jaxon Taylor
In the early morning hours of July 25, 2025, Jaxon Taylor, a young member of Curve Lake First Nation, woke to the sound of a fire alarm. Despite having undergone leg surgery the day before, Jaxon immediately acted. He made his way through the home to alert his sister, ensuring she woke their parents as smoke and flames quickly spread.
Because of Jaxon’s awareness and decisive actions, his family and their pets were able to escape safely. His courage, determination, and selflessness reflect the very definition of a hero — someone who places the safety of others above themselves.
Jaxon’s actions not only protected his loved ones but also demonstrated the strength, resilience, and leadership that exist within our young people. His story is a powerful reminder that courage has no age and that the next generation continues to carry forward the values that keep our communities strong.
Congratulations to Jaxon on receiving the Chief of Police Lifesaving Commendation.
Chief of Police Lifesaving Commendation – Cora-Lee Gibbs, Kevin Breault, Meghan Cudini, Cst. Logan Lewis
Our next commendation recognized a moment when ordinary people chose to do something extraordinary — a moment when courage, compassion, and community came together to save a life.
At Harmony Beach, a young man found himself in serious distress in the water. In those first critical moments, Cora-Lee Gibbs, Kevin Breault, and Meghan Cudini stepped forward.
They did not hesitate. They moved toward danger instead of away from it.
They called out for help, stayed with the individual, and worked together to keep him afloat — doing everything they could to protect a life that was slipping away. Their actions were not driven by expectation or recognition. They were driven by compassion — by the belief that when someone is in need, you step forward. In that moment, they became more than bystanders. They became protectors.
Among those present was Constable Logan Lewis, who was off duty at the time. Hearing the urgency, Logan entered the water and joined their efforts, diving repeatedly until the young man was brought safely to the surface.
But this story begins with community — with individuals who chose courage in a moment when it mattered most. Together, their actions reflect the very heart of what keeps our communities strong: people looking after one another, standing together, and refusing to walk away when someone needs help.
Congratulations to Cora-Lee Gibbs, Kevin Breault, Meghan Cudini, and Anishinabek Police Service Constable Logan Lewis on receiving the Chief of Police Lifesaving Commendation.