Skill: Take 12 min to find heaviest complex of the day
High Hang PC + High Hang Clean + Front Squat
Start no lighter than 60% of 1 rm full clean and build up
WOD:After the September 11th attacks on our country, Jeremy joined the Navy and became a SEAL. Ben, already in the Army, became a member of the legendary Green Berets. Beau followed his brothers and joined the Marine Corps Infantry.
Together they served over 1,600 days in Iraq and Afghanistan. Tragically, a suicide bomber in Afghanistan killed Jeremy on December 30th, 2009. Just over two years later, Ben was killed in a firefight in Afghanistan. When Ben's last requests were examined, he asked to be buried in his service uniform, next to his brother Jeremy. Beau Wise remains on active duty in the United States Marine Corps.
Memorial Day at the end of May is when we honor those who gave their life in combat-- Veterans like Jeremy and Ben who gave that "last full measure of devotion." Today, Veteran's Day, is when we honor all who served and continue to serve. Those like Beau who made it home but deal with the legacy of war daily.
Every day in America, between 22 and 50 veterans commit suicide. Before you finish today's WOD, another veteran will have taken his or her own life. That is between 22-50 families who receive the agonizing call that their loved one has died.
Not from combat, but from the "peace" that followed.
The Three Wise Men Tribute is a national movement to bring our community together on Veterans Day to honor and stand with those who survived their combat experience. Our efforts today send a powerful message to our veterans that a loving community supports them and raises funds to assist in their transition.
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“Jeremy”
4 min AMRAP:
5 Hang Squat Snatch (Rx+ 185/125, RX 135/95, Scaled 95/65 or less)
10 Burpees Over the Barbell (scale step over barbell burpees)
Rest 2 minutes, and then…
“Ben”
4 min AMRAP:
10 Power Cleans (Rx+ 185/125, RX 135/95, Scaled 95/65 or less)
