![]() ![]() “I had a lump in my throat for both the opening and closing ceremonies and hearing 23,000 people chant ‘CA-NA-DA’ was truly amazing.” “It was an epic experience considering how much hard work, preparation and sacrifice I had put into being there,” said Holyome. Her teammate was equally impressed by the healing power of Invictus. “From the moment I attended the first Team Canada training camp, I was accepted for who I really am and not judged because of my injuries.” “My participation in the Invictus Games was a life-changing experience,” said LCdr Barlow. Both are diagnosed and in recovery from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and other mental health injuries. Locally, Major (ret’d) Nick Holyome of Comox and Lieutenant-Commander (LCdr) Tracey Barlow, former CFB Esquimalt logistician now posted to Ottawa, were part of the team that competed Sept. ![]() Team Canada’s 31-person contingent included 12 Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members and 19 veterans who have each acquired physical or mental health injuries while serving Canada. Two members of Team Canada praise the powerful mental health benefits of the 2023 Invictus Games in Germany. ![]()
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