A workout in honor of a fallen family member.
TUESDAY Conditioning "Tommy G" For Time: Run 800 meters 3 rounds of: • 10 Handstand Push-ups • 14 Thrusters (#95/65) • 25 Burpee Pull-ups • 31 Kettlebell Swings (#55/35) Run 800 meters
Tuesday Motivation Tuesday's WOD is in honor of Tommy Gilbert, cousin and good friend of Amplify members Nick Gilbert and John Stankowiak. Tommy was KIA on 10/25/2006.
"Tommy truly was a genuine guy... always remembered him as being a real hard worker. He was the kind of person that made this world a better place."
Here are a couple links about Tommy and his family's foundation. Visit, pay tribute, and honor him and those who loved him with Tuesday's workout at CrossFit Amplify.
http://www.sgttommyskids.org/ http://www.alphaheroes.org/heroes/gilbert
From SgtTommysKids.org
Below is a an email Tom sent after he left for college:
To: Mom & Dad
Sent: Wednesday, September 20, 2000 11:58 AM
Hey guys, I wanted to write to thank you for everything you have done for me lately. Mom I know you have been patient with me and have handled me leaving really well, that I know of. You have stuck with me even though I might be changing a little because of school. If I do, I am sorry but I will always be your little boy. Dad thanks also for giving me the ability to experience life and give everything a try. I personally think a true man has witnessed and experienced as much as he physically can and is able to say “been there, done that”. I think that I get that from you because I see the different things you have done over the years and always keep your mind open to all ideas, even when they are dumb. I am really grateful for having parents that let me experience life instead of being a barrier in my life by telling me things that I can’t do. I think it is easy to take parents for granted because sometimes they just irritate teenagers more then anything. I will always love you guys and look back at what you guys have done for me over the years, making dreams seem closer then I think. Not too many Dads would give up times with their buddies to take there son hunting before I could even fire a weapon without falling over. Not too many Moms would keep their mouth shut when their baby is going to be a Marine and let them make there own decisions in life. I hope I live my life to the fullest and never take advantage of the parents I have been blessed with, also I hope I can let my kids someday experience as much of life as I have been able to so they are well rounded in all aspects of life. If I am half the parents you are I will be happy. Love - Tom