"Nice bloke but what an insult to the medal"
Sheepdog, I normally agree with most of your (very limited) posts on PPRUNE, however on this occasion I must ask you to wash your mouth out with soap immediately!!! No one is perfect, but JD has had a major (positive) impact on general aviation in this country for many years - long before you and I arrived on the scene and thoroughly deserves this award in my opinion.
Given he's battling a somewhat serious illness at present (plus some internal shenanigans at RACWA), I think the award is both very appropriate and timely morale wise at present - particularly when I look at some other recipients in recent years.
Well done JD!!
VH-MLE