The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) announced today that deceased Montana miner Les Skramstad has been selected as this year's recipient of the Alan Reinstein Memorial Award in honor of his "unwavering commitment to justice and asbestos disease awareness." In spite of his own lengthy battle with asbestosis and mesothelioma, Les remained a true hero-- devoted to protecting others from the hazards of asbestos.
Read more about his life and journey here.
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