DUTY

<p>Growing up in the 1970s on a tough council estate in North East England career options were limited. As a young lad I needed focus. Three days after my 17th birthday the Royal Marines offered me that.</p><p>After serving in the Falklands and Northern Ireland my career took another path which eventually led me to twenty-five years serving as a firefighter.</p><p>My driving force for many roles in my life has been that of duty. Throughout life's challenges commiserations and celebrations I began to appreciate how fragile life can be -- and learnt the importance of physical health a positive mindset and unbreakable resilience.</p><p>My story my life my duty.</p><p><br></p>