Afghanistan Veteran Shares Warm Comeback Story With NAHU Members

SAN DIEGO -- Emotion and patriotism were the theme for the morning opening ceremonies at the National Association of Health Underwriters' annual conference.

Featured speaker Cedric King drew admiration and pride for his 17-year career in the U.S. Army, during which he was awarded the Bronze Star, the Purple Heart and the Meritorious Service Medal.

On July 25, 2012, King was severely injured by an improvised explosive device in Afghanistan. Both his legs were amputated and he suffered permanent damage to his right arm and hand.

Keynote Speaker #nahuac2019 pic.twitter.com/ekhozvzV5f

— NCTriangleAHU (@nctriangleahu) June 30, 2019

National Association of Health Association keynote speaker Master Sergeant Cedric King United States Army "Iron sharpens iron...there's truth in your heart, your action have to make your heart not a lair" @nahudotorg @cedrickingmsg #nahuAC2019 #NAHU #NOAHU #nationalhero pic.twitter.com/rFURtSaEf8

— Rand Ragusa (@randragusa) June 30, 2019

Inspiring NAHU members at #nahuac2019 during the general session is Cedric King who learned to walk again after losing both legs while serving our country.🇺🇸

Don’t fear the fall. Get up again. It’s part of life. In life there is no amount of times you…https://t.co/8l4gkmmGhC

— Jill Pedersen, REBC 🇺🇸 (@Jill_Ped) June 30, 2019

The afternoon "Vision Speak" session encouraged attendees to look within at how they treat people and whether they can do more to be inspiring to others.

Motivational speaker Gordon Viggiano opened up about his stroke and how it tested him.

“Falling down is painful but getting up is less hurtful” - @GordonViggiano

Just one of our #visionspeak motivators at NAHU #nahuac2019

He shared his personal story of why disability insurance is so important. #agentsaretheanswer https://t.co/LKXTf9bVTk

— Jill Pedersen, REBC 🇺🇸 (@Jill_Ped) June 30, 2019

Health care strategist Andrew Neary shared his philosophy for winning.

@ANearyinCO of the NextGen Benefits Mastermind Partnership in the main stage urging attendees at #NAHUAC2019 to “Play Bigger” in business & life. https://t.co/iKJxHbURGe

— Nelson Griswold (@NelsonGriswold) June 30, 2019

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