My path to acceptance | Eric Yarger | TEDxCanberra
In this talk, former US Marine Eric Yarger gives us some insights into how he came to go to war, how it changed him, and how he found his road to acceptance.
From 2002 to 2014 Eric served as a US Marine. First as a Reconnaissance Marine and then as a Marine Raider with Marine Force Special Operations Command. He completed six combat deployments: four to Iraq and two to Afghanistan, including the invasion of Iraq and Operation Vigilant Resolve, as well as broad combat operations in Afghanistan. He has three awards for valour in combat, including Bronze Star with a V.
He is co-founder and Operations Director for NOVOMODUS a company that delivers change management, leadership and security solutions to organisations seeking effective and strategic change. He is also the country manager and trainer for Getting More Australia, training high-stakes negotiation to a broad range of clients from Google to Special Operations and Intelligence organisations throughout the Asia-Pacific region.
He lives in Canberra with his wife and two children and the dog he brought home from Afghanistan.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx
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Hey Eric! Teary eyed me salutes you for your service and patriotism. I believe that if every one was a true warrior (which you really sound like) this world would have been the most peaceful place to be. Sadly, it’s only a select few like you and you are therefore our real heroes, real warriors. It’s a whole next level of courage to share your vulnerability in front of the world. Respect. And Fritz! Adorable friend to mankind, we are blessed to have ‘em around for their truly unconditional love. Please give her a scratch behind her ears from me. 🙏🏻🙏🏻
Eric! Wow, I'm so touched by your story and so amazed by your ability to share your message in such a powerful, meaningful way. Very proud to say I know you!
@edyarger
7 жыл бұрын
Betsy! Holy Moly! Thank you so much for leaving a comment! Please say hi to your family for me.
Thank you for your sacrifice and service. People like you are the heroes we need in this country. God bless you my friend.
I've wondered over the years how you, and many of our other classmates were during/after serving. It's impossible to imagine what you've been through, but not surprising at all that you've worked as hard as you have to get where you are now. I wish you all the best, you truly deserve it.
@edyarger
7 жыл бұрын
Nicole! Thank you so much for leaving this comment and it's great to see you again. I hope all is well!
Thank you so much for this talk.
Thank you for sharing. Bless you on your journey.
Awesome Eric...we continue to pray for you and Olympia. Touch base when you get a chance.
Eric and Fritz. It is with admiration and pride that I write to thank you for this humble and heartfelt message of courage, patriotism, love and acceptance. My daughter is a Navy health care professional at Camp LeJeune and she sent me this link with a note: "You've got to read this. He's one of our MARSOC guys." She proudly "claims" you, Eric, and shares my admiration. Thank you for your testimony. Please give Fritz a scratch behind the ears for me.
@edyarger
7 жыл бұрын
Consider the scratch done. Send my best to you and your Sailor. All the best, Eric
Great Speech! Thank you young man.. I hope you continue on your PTSD recovery.
@edyarger
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mark I'm well on the road. I agreed to tell my story so the rest of the Marines I served with could hear it and join me on the road. All the best to you.
Wow ~ this really blew me away in a good way. It had so much of what i feel is going on right now with our world - the duality of how we are so capable of the worst and the best of what it means to be Human. It is really a full-circle in healing when we are able to start gleaning the painful lessons that this life style causes. To romanticize war and bring so much "purpose" and "glory" to our men and boys and now even to girls and women; is to set into motion a cause and effect of hate, anger, and bigotry. Humanity is ready to pause and take the next big leap - thanks to the ability to open up and be real with ourselves. Thank you for sharing such a powerful ~ poignant ~ and HEART-FELT story. This is what it means to be real and genuine with each other.
@edyarger
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your magnificent comment... this means the world to me.
Good job . It takes strength to bring up real stuff buddy . Congrats man. Ferg
@edyarger
7 жыл бұрын
Is this THE Ferg?
@frederickferguson4812
7 жыл бұрын
this is the Ferg!!
@edyarger
7 жыл бұрын
Good man brother, I was telling a story about you the other day. I will send through my contact details via the Kirkappotomaus. Semper
Eric, your presentation brought me to tears. (Sheena and Jon Stevens are my daughter and son-in-law.) Thank you for this timely, courageous, and vitally important message! Sincerely, ~ Michael Dowd
@edyarger
7 жыл бұрын
Thank Michael, give my well wishes to your family and Jon and Sheena.
Made me cry
Great Speech!
Eric! I've thought of you over the years and it was a nice surprise for this to pop up in my Facebook feed. Thank you for sharing your story and journey. Best Wishes to you and your family!
@edyarger
7 жыл бұрын
Hi Christy! I hope all is well with you and best wishes to you and your family as well.
love
I love you too. I accept you too.
D, how can we get in contact with you?
@noonamahful
7 жыл бұрын
You can message us through SnickleFritz facebook page - facebook.com/snicklefritzthedog
Nice body
Is this guy a yank or Australian? Weird accent