6 February 2010
Daniel Whitten, Primal Parents, Thomas Jefferson, The Feds and CrossFit 1776
Posted by Matt Shannon under: Fitness .
We WILL have class today!
One of our athletes Josh Wolff had a college classmate die in Afghanistan a couple days ago.
Captain Daniel Whitten
Capt. Daniel Whitten, 28, a native of Grimes, Iowa and a company commander in the 82nd Airborne Division, was killed in Afghanistan on Tuesday when an explosive device struck the vehicle he was riding in. He had served in both the Afghanistan and Iraq wars.
Recognizing that I volunteered as a Ranger, fully knowing the hazards of my chosen profession, I will always endeavor to uphold the prestige, honor, and high esprit de corps of the Rangers.
Acknowledging the fact that a Ranger is a more elite soldier who arrives at the cutting edge of battle by land, sea, or air, I accept the fact that as a Ranger my country expects me to move further, faster and fight harder than any other soldier.
Never shall I fail my comrades. I will always keep myself mentally alert, physically strong and morally straight and I will shoulder more than my share of the task whatever it may be, one-hundred-percent and then some.
Gallantly will I show the world that I am a specially selected and well-trained soldier. My courtesy to superior officers, neatness of dress and care of equipment shall set the example for others to follow.
Energetically will I meet the enemies of my country. I shall defeat them on the field of battle for I am better trained and will fight with all my might. Surrender is not a Ranger word. I will never leave a fallen comrade to fall into the hands of the enemy and under no circumstances will I ever embarrass my country.
Readily will I display the intestinal fortitude required to fight on to the Ranger objective and complete the mission though I be the lone survivor.
Rangers Lead The Way!
Please keep Danny’s family in mind over this weekend and if you’re the prayin’ kind turn your thoughts into prayers.
Today’s WOD is for Danny
50 Double unders or 150 singles
50 push-ups
50 dumbbell swings, (35# /20#)
50 step Lunge
50 sit-ups
50 Push press
50 Flutter kicks (on a 2 count so it will be 100 total)
50 Thrusters
50 Burpees
50 Double unders or 150 singles
Recommended reading:
Prodding Parents to Get Healthy
“The several states composing the United States of America are not united on the principle of unlimited submission to their general government.”
–Thomas Jefferson
Wall Street Journal Report: States to Feds, Back Off!
Bring Our Marines Home by Patrick J. Buchanan
3 Comments so far...
Josh Says:
6 February 2010 at 15:40.
Thanks again for posting that, Matt. I appreciate it.
Also, thanks for the beatdown today. I’m going to be feeling that for a while. I forgot to grab my time from you on my way out the door.
Matt Shannon Says:
6 February 2010 at 16:30.
Josh, my pleasure.
Everyone’s times went like this:
Michelle the feelin guilty one: 18:51
Steph 20:47
Mike 21:27
Paulette 21:33
Josh 21:43
Anne 22:18
Jim 23:12
Randy 23:29
Mary 24:40
Aidan 24:43
Anna Says:
7 February 2010 at 19:24.
haha way to not post my time matt 
I believe it was 20:36?
