Captain Wayne Dickson of Entry Island

Captain Wayne Dickson of Entry Island has received the medal of public-spiritedness at the National Assembly of Quebec, on Monday, November 9th, 2009, in regard to his actions during the tragedy of the Acadien II, on March 29, 2008.

The Islander Captain and his crew had taken part in rescuing the seal hunters during the shipwreck of the Acadien II.  The boat had capsized in the ice while it was being towed of the Canadian Coast Guard ice-breaker, Sir William Alexander.  Wayne Dickson and his crew had saved two Madelinots from the icy waters. Four other members of the crew had died in the tragedy.

Captain Dickson was said to be visibly touched during the ceremony.