TRAVERSE Issue 14 - October 2019 | Page 28

what the Frontline Safari was drawing attention to. It seems the challenges and hard- ships of the first two days had created the perfect bond between everyone, a bond that allowed barriers to be broken and for these men who have been trained to be tough and emo- tionally closed to become open and speak freely. Things hadn’t gone to plan … we all had to adapt, improvise and over- come … and we were all on a Front- line Safari … LW The Frontline Safari looks to become an annual event and there’s no doubt that things will change, hopefully not too much, it’s an event that will grow to be very successful. For more information visit – frontlinesafari. com.au Soldier On, the organisation that works side by side with those who serve and protect Australia, and their families, to help secure their future was the whole point of the Frontline Safari. Soldier On works with individuals to build resilience and create meaningful connections with family, commu- nity and employers. Visit soldieron.org.au for greater information. While Willy was just one of many individ- uals on the Frontline Safari with a story to tell, his was one of great courage, humility and zest for life. Visit his Instagram (willy. beating.cancer) or Facebook (facebook.com/ matt.williams.792740) for more insight. TRAVERSE 28