January 22nd, 2024 By JD

PAX: Bearclaw(R), Constitution, Dr. Lechter, Fire Brand (R), Gilmore, MadDog, Othello (R), Peppa, Talladega (R), SS Minnow (R), Uncle Floyd (R), JD (R)

Twelve hardy souls braved the frigid winter weather and pushed themselves to get stronger.  Why eleven asked @Othello and I told him that he would learn at COT. I was originally going to have 22 reps for each exercise, but 22 Burpees and 22 CDDs would have been a bit brutal. After a warmup lap around Hawthorne’s Pizza in clockwise fashion, we gathered at the start point at Venture Church. And after explaining the format and forgetting to mention the disclaimer off we went. YHC did remember the disclaimer and to all 3 or 4 of the PAX present at turn 3, it was given.

Here’s what happened:

Turn 1 – 11 reps each

• Burpees
• SSH
• LBC
• Run to Turn 2

Turn 2 – 11 reps each

• Merkins
• Jump Squats
• American Hammer (L/R=1)
• Run to Turn 3 (Harrisburg Smiles)

 

Turn 3 – 11 reps each

• CDD
• Shoulder taps (L/R=1))
• Crunchy Frogs
• Run to Turn 4 (Hawthorne’s Pizza)

Turn 4 – 11 reps each

• Hand-release Merkins
• Air Press
• WWII
• Run to Turn 1 and Repeato

 

REPEATO until time called, pick up the 6

No time for Mary

COT – an out-of-kilter COT. First, the count-off, then an explanation of why eleven, oh wait a minute, forgot the name-o-rama. Stop the explanation, go with the name-o-rama.

Moleskin

Constitution and MadDog are beasts! I saw them twice, at the start and at COT. That was it. I’m surprised that didn’t lap me.  Strong showing by all.  Talladega must have glided in, didn’t see or hear him at the start.

Prayers for Fire Brand. He will be traveling to Africa to help dig a well and an inhospitable environment to boot. Prayers for F3 Eagle Eye, SS Minnow’s neighbor, and his family on the death of his uncle. Prayers for the family of the one of our armed service members, Xavier.

It was a befuddled finish, forgot to have the PAX go back and pick up the 6. And a befuddled COT this morning. My mind was elsewhere this morning. Thanks for playing along.

 

Now for the eleven.  In my capacity as chaplain at CLT, we engage in many areas of the airport.  One of our functions, when called upon, is to work with the USO to provide support for the families of a Fallen Warrior. A Fallen Warrior is a member of our active-duty armed services personnel who has died while serving his country. It is an honor and privilege to serve in the capacity of chaplain for a Fallen Warrior’s family. This is a very solemn ceremony and occurs on the tarmac. The Fallen Warrior’s flag-draped casket is unloaded from the cargo hold of an airplane, and all work around the plane stops and all personnel pay respect to the Fallen Warrior. The family moves up to the casket to pay their respects. The Honor Guard moves in to place the casket into the hearse. Once the hearse departs, everyone returns to the inside of the terminal building. This past Friday I was called upon to provide support for Xavier’s family. There were fourteen members of his family present. He was a handsome, twenty-one-year-old with his whole life in front of him. He decided to commit suicide. It was a very emotionally moving experience as many of the family members were visibly and emotionally distraught. As reported, twenty-two service members take their life every day. No easy answers to this situation, but if you suspect or know of someone who is indicating something along these lines, get assistance immediately! Call Lifeline at 988 or National Suicide Hotline at 800-273-8255.

Peace

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