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From Survivor to Officer | Montreal News
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- Sep 13, 2026
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Summary
Twenty years after the Dawson College shooting, James Santos—then a teen who witnessed the tragedy and even acted as a human shield—has turned his trauma into purpose, becoming a Montreal police officer. Awarded the Star of Courage for bravery that day, he battled survivor’s guilt for years before finding healing through therapy and small victories. Despite triggers like gunpowder scent during army training, he persevered, driven by a desire to give back to the community and the force that saved him. Today, he stands as living proof of resilience, channeling his pain into public service. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://globalnews.ca/news/12057135/dawson-college-survivor-montreal-police-officer/ More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/6466e231d22500cc Report issues to [email protected].