PERHAPS A GIFT VOUCHER FOR MUM?: MOTHER'S DAY
Born in the 1960s to German immigrant parents, Roger had instilled in him the virtues of a strong work ethic and doing what's right for family, community, work and career.He joined the NSW police force and began a career in an organisation that felt normal, as it fit well with the values he was raised with: rules, regulations, punctuality and being strong-minded and focused. He was on a path to advance his career and to protect the community he served; however, one night in August 2006, that all came crashing down through an incident that eventually culminated in Roger losing his identity, career and almost his life.It was the unconditional love of family and friends who supported him through some significant struggles with mental health that has enabled him to turn his experience into purpose and become an advocate to assist other veteran members of emergency services with their mental health, while championing the cause to help those who have served.Roger and his wife Libby now live in rural New South Wales with three loving children who have established their own successful adult lives in Australia and the United Kingdom.
