I am writing to formally recommend Kim Seguin and Constable Greg Seguin of the Windsor Police Service for the Police Services Hero of the Year Award, in recognition of their extraordinary dedication to public service, their unwavering commitment to the Windsor Police Service, and their tireless efforts to raise public awareness of Friedreich’s Ataxia through their advocacy organization, the Friedreich Fighters.
Constable Seguin’s career with the Windsor Police Service is a powerful example of resilience, professionalism, and devotion to duty. After joining the Service in 2001 and being sworn in as a constable in 2003, Greg built a respected career in frontline policing, surveillance, and later specialized unit work with the Firearms Unit. Throughout much of his career, he continued to serve while unknowingly experiencing the early and progressive symptoms of Friedreich’s Ataxia, a rare and life-shortening neurological disease. Despite increasing physical and speech challenges, Greg remained committed to meaningful service, adapting roles where necessary while continuing to contribute with integrity and pride.
What sets Greg and Kim Seguin apart is not only Greg’s perseverance as a police officer, but the way they transformed a deeply personal diagnosis into a mission of public education and hope. After receiving a confirmed diagnosis in 2008, Greg could have chosen privacy and withdrawal. Instead, with Kim’s constant support, they chose advocacy. Together, they founded and championed the Friedreich Fighters, dedicating themselves to raising awareness of a disease that is widely misunderstood and often unknown to the public. Their efforts have helped educate the community, support affected families, and bring visibility to a condition for which there is currently no cure.
Kim Seguin’s role in this journey cannot be overstated. As a spouse, caregiver, advocate, organizer, and full-time civilian member of the Professional Standards Branch, she has been instrumental in sustaining both Greg’s ability to continue working and the success of their awareness initiatives. Her quiet leadership, emotional strength, and behind-the-scenes dedication exemplify service in its truest form. Together, Kim and Greg have demonstrated that public service does not end with a uniform, but extends into the community through compassion, education, and action.
The Police Services Hero of the Year Award honours those who go beyond the call of duty to make a meaningful and lasting impact. Kim and Greg Seguin embody the spirit of this award. Their courage, transparency, and determination have not only strengthened public understanding of Friedreich’s Ataxia, but have also inspired colleagues, families, and community members alike.
It is without reservation that I recommend Kim and Greg Seguin for the Police Services Hero of the Year Award. Their story is one of service, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment to others and each other. They are truly deserving of this recognition.
