A Workout to Remember...

At 9am on Saturday, September 3 our friends at CrossFit 914 (West Main St, Elmsford,NY) will host the “31 Heros” WOD to honor the troops killed when their military helicopter was shot down in eastern Afghanistan.

On August 6th, 2011, 31 of America’s bravest warriors gave their lives in defense of our freedom. While we’d like to leave the responsibility of announcing their names to their families & the DoD, for now we will honor them by mentioning their roles in our military. They were 17 Navy SEALs, two Navy EOD Technicians, three Naval Special Warfare Combat Support Sailors, two Army Aviators, three Army Aircrewmen, three Air Force Special Tactics Operators, and one Military Working Dog.

These men were sons, brothers, husbands, fathers, and friends. Not only do we thank them for their service and sacrifice, but we thank those that love them for the sacrifice they have made as well.

“Hero WODs are one small way the CrossFit Community bands together to honor the courageous sacrifice made by our military men and women,” said Coach Jim. “We encourage our athletes to encourage their friends, family members and co-workers — regardless of their current fitness level — to join us for this special workout.”The “31Heroes” workout has not been released, but organizers promise that it will uniquely serve as a fitting “moment of silence” — CrossFit-style — to honor the fallen troops.

100% of proceeds will go to families immediately affected through the Navy SEAL Foundation, other like-organizations, & individual family funds.

Register for the WOD and a T-shirt or just donate to the cause.

http://www.31heroes.com/

Please let me know if you would like to join us... Keith and I are already registered and will drive up to the gym on Saturday morning (it's about 20 min north of the City in Westchester Co.)