Gracie Burgess and Cole Johnston

Recorded September 23, 2023 Archived September 23, 2023 44:37 minutes
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Description

Proud Army BRAT and military community advocate Gracie Burgess (21) speaks with conversation partner Cole Johnston (26) about her childhood, an incident during deployment that led to her father's disability, her value of resilience, and her hopes for the future.

Subject Log / Time Code

Gracie Burgess (GB) remembers her childhood and shares about how her father's injury changed her life.
GB elaborates on what happened to her dad and reflects on his qualities and experiences.
GB shares what it means to her to share her story and experiences as a military child.
GB shares what she wants civilians to know about military life.
GB reflects on her hopes and aspirations for her future.
GB shares her thoughts on what we can do better as individuals to support military veterans.
Participants share closing thoughts.

Participants

  • Gracie Burgess
  • Cole Johnston

Partnership Type

Outreach