MDM

Throughout our history, Americans have always taken time to give thanks for all those whose sacrifices protect and strengthen our Nation. We continue that tradition today — and we give thanks for a new generation of patriots who are defending our liberty around the world. We are grateful to all our men and women in uniform who are spending this holiday weekend far from their families. We keep them in our thoughts and prayers. And we especially remember those who have given their lives in our Nation’s defense.

One of these brave Americans was Lieutenant Michael Murphy. In June 2005, a team of 4 Navy SEALs led by LT. Michael P. Murphy on a mission to capture or kill a key Taliban leader, found themselves seriously outnumbered in a firefight with well over 100 enemy troops. Pinned down and under intense enemy fire, their only escape was down the side of the mountain. The SEALs launched a valiant counterattack while cascading from cliff to cliff. Their communications operator was severely wounded, and due to the mountainous terrain, their communications could not be received. They were in desperate need for help.

Understanding the situation, Murph moved to open, exposing himself to enemy fire, to use his satellite phone to request immediate support to save his team. With complete disregard for his own life, Michael Murphy moved into a clearing where he could get a signal. As he made the call, Michael fell under heavy fire. Though severely wounded, he said “thank you” before signing off, and returned to the fight. His heroism cost him his life — and earned him our Nation’s highest decoration for valor, the Medal of Honor. This weekend, we give thanks for the blessings of young Americans like Lieutenant Michael Murphy, who risk their own lives to keep us safe.

His story and heroism can be found in the book: LONE SURVIVOR

Memorial Day Murph

For Time:

1 Mile Run

100 Pull Ups

200 Push Ups

300 Air Squats

1 Mile Run

*If you have a 20# Vest or backpack wear it...

You may partition the Pull Ups, Push Ups & Air Squats any way you would like, but the WOD Begins and Ends with 1 Mile Runs

Syd ~ 41:29
Val ~ 50:12
Ethan ~ 50:40
Feidt ~ 49:33 (vest)
Joni ~ 26:38 (1/2 Murph & mod. Pull Ups)
Bertag ~ 55:40 (vest)
Oz ~ 54:33
Simo ~ 54:54 (vest)
Daliege ~ 54:44 (vest)
Krommy ~ 48:35 (vest)
tb ~ 51:25 (vest)

2013 MDM

Sometimes we stop and think about the impact that a small act can do, especially when it can hit the 'hometown' area you are in.  As MDM has evolved, last year alone 'MDM 12 was a great success. We had over 7,000 participants world wide and donated $140,000  to four grateful charities. We also donated $5,000 to help family members of OPERATION Red Wings attend the Commissioning of the USS Michael Murphy.'  This is what it is about.  The money is donated to the Memorial Scholarship Foundation for Lt.Murphy, the Lone Survivor Foundation, and the That Others May Live Foundation.  

We can't help but think about how we could move into being able to support those in our community... and I think we have some ideas.  Be ready for next year!  MDM'14 with pride.

Happy Birthday Daliege!