April 6th, 2018 By Sparky

On August 16th, 2012 Michael R. Demarsico was killed in action while serving in Afghanistan. He was only 20 years old. Michael was a great person. He was selfless, he put others before himself. Michael chose to become the point man for his platoon because he wanted to keep them safe. After finding 15 IED’s Michael was killed when he came across his 16th. Michael leaves behind a Mother and a Father, 3 sisters, and 1 brother. But you cannot forget his loving community and friends. The day that Michaels body came home thousands gathered along the route to pay their respects to the fallen soldier. At Michaels funeral once again thousands gathered from the funeral parlor to the cemetery. He was truly loved by many. He will always be our hometown hero.
–Nicole Snow

It was my honor to lead 10 men on this Red Shirt Friday. We honored fallen hero PFC Michael R Demarsico. YHC went back to the archives for a workout that was led last year for Red Shirt Friday. The workout is called Eagle’s Talon which is a play on one of Skywalker’s trademark beat downs (Chicken Foot). Eagle’s Talon adds another level of “suck” to Chicken Foot. Although this workout is tough, it’s nothing compared to what those who put themselves in harms way to serve our country go through. Let’s pray for those serving our country and remember those that have paid the ultimate price.

Warmarama

• SSH x 15
• WM x 15
• IST x 20
• Plank Jacks x 15

The Thang

Mosey to the top of hill at North Green and Linksland (start point)

Run to station #1 (birdhouse behind townhomes) and complete 10 Burpees

Return to start

Run to station #2 (cart path at bottom of hole #18) complete 20 Jump Squats

Return to start

Run to station #3 (bottom of hill on North Green) complete 30 Merkins

Return to start

Run to station #4 (cart path at bottom of hole #10) complete 40 LBCs

Repeato until time is called.

On return, Quad up hill to top of parking lot at Club House, run to start point for Mary.

Mary

• LF x 15
• Pretzel Stick x 15 (each side)
• Heals to Heaven x 15
• LD x 15

Mole Skin

• It was an honor to lead on this Red Shirt Friday. Thanks to the guys who came over from Comanche and Highlands.
• Next RED Friday will be on May 4th at Davis Lake.
• Great work by all PAX today, this was a tough workout (at least it was for me).

 

 

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