MARCOM HQ hosted a Diversity and Inclusion event titled "Overcoming Obstacles - Power of
#Resilience" with guest speakers Mr Henry Fraser and Lt Cdr Kim Poirrier.
Henry Fraser was 17 when a tragic accident crushed his spinal cord leaving him paralysed. He describes himself as an optimist - grateful for the little things, able to accept and adapt, with a successful career as a public speaker, artist, and author.
Lt Cdr Kim Poirrier spoke of resilience and the power of perspective. At 8 years old she escaped to Canada from the horrors of communist Vietnam. She overcame adversity to enjoy a successful 30-year career in the Canadian Armed Forces.
Commander MARCOM Vice Admiral Mike Utley thanked the speakers for their time.
We celebrate these amazing individuals and hope their stories will help inspire us all in some way.
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