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9 · Friday, October 14, 2011 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.insideHALTON.com Continued from page 1 Palmer saved a life grams, medical clinics and our own base." On Feb. 18, Palmer was helping provide security for one of the Haitian government's few front end loaders as it removed debris from a roadway near Jacmel. During this work, the front end loader lost power and rolled forward, critically injuring and pinning one of the soldiers in Palmer's unit between itself and the SUV the soldiers had been using. "Without hesitation Corporal Palmer immediately jumped between the two vehicles and began lifesaving first aid until the soldier was medically evacuated," said Lewis. "The immediate and decisive actions of Corporal Palmer saved the life of his fellow soldier...Not many of us can say we've saved the life of another person." With the awarding of the commendation, Palmer received a round of applause from a number of Halton police officers who were present, as well as some words of congratulations from Halton Police Chief Gary Crowell who pointed out Palmer continues to save lives as a Halton police constable. "Not that long ago, Constable Palmer and other officers of his platoon were involved in saving the life of a lady who was hell-bent on committing suicide," he said. "There are other acts of heroism in this room and in this service." Palmer said he was happy to receive the commendation, but noted it was only a bonus of the outcome of that day. "It's very prestigious and it was unexpected, the army does keep a lid on things. It's a nice gesture from the army," he said. "But, I do think the biggest prize is that my friend is still alive." Palmer served with the Canadian Forces for five years and is also a veteran of Afghanistan. He joined the Halton Regional Police Service in August 2010. Kathy's visits with her mom used to be about groceries, laundry & cleaning Now they are about catching up with each other If helping your parent live independently has become more about the `to-do' list than about time together, there are options that can help combine convenience and care with an active lifestyle. Chartwell retirement residences provide the safety and security your parent needs with the services and activities they want. And that way, your time together can really be spent on the important things in life like catching up with each other. Darryl R Demille Ins Agcy Ltd Darryl Demille, CFP 905-842-1020 www.darryldemille.ca Andrew Heideman 905-829-0018 Angelo Gualtieri 905-257-7773 Deborah Bartucci 905-337-3276 www.andrewheideman.ca www.angelogualtieri.com www.autoinsuranceoakville.ca Stacey Sutherland 905-339-3276 Stephen Ostapchuk 905-238-5643 Daniel Durst 905-847-1898 www.danieldurst.com 180 Oak Park Blvd., Oakv k ille www.insuranceinoakville.com www.stephenostapchuk.ca 905-257-0095 · ww www.chartwellreit.ca Come in and see how it feels State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, Aurora, Ontario 1010072