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National medal awarded
By Mark Spilsbury
18 January 2008
The National Medal has been awarded to a ski patroller for the first time.
Peter Duval, a Thredbo patroller since the 1960's was awarded this medal late in 2007 for his contributions to the industry over many years .
Unfortunately he was poorly at the time and passed away shortly therafter. The joy that he lived every day with was an example to us all and a constant reminder of why we do what we do, both for skiing and in life.
The link below gives an brief on Peter and his humanity.
The National medal recognises the diligent long service by members of an organisation that protects life and property at risk to those members. This award came throught the auspices of the NSW VRA, ASPA has commenced the process of becoming an eligible organisatioin in order to nominate others who meet the very stringent criteria to be considered for the medal.
