Memorial Day to me a special day.
One year ago today, I walked in to Deuce Gym for a special Memorial Day work out they held called "Murph" in memory of Navy Lieutenant Michael Murphy of Patchogue, New York, who was killed in Afghanistan on June 28th, 2005. Most of you recognize this name from the movie "Lone Survivor."
6 months later, I told my childhood friend about it. And he wanted in. We would train on a weekly bases. And even at times when I couldn't, he would do it on his own so he can prepare for this special day.
Then on this Memorial, I took my buddy Brian to Deuce Gym for the first time, showing him the place where my fitness background comes from.
Not only that, a guy I haven't seen or worked out with for a year and a half shows up for a surprise appearance (Tyler, made my whole year already!)
As the clock hit noon, Logan gathered the 50 or people that attended this event and gave a speech prior to the workout. Never felt more power and emotion at the same time (You're the f**king man, Logs!)
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Then came the workout. All 55 minutes and 19 seconds of it. Beat me up.
As I crossed the finish line on the final mile, huffing' and puffin', I looked around as people were still working out and the people who were sitting as spectators that we are really blessed to be living in this country.
We talk about adversity all the time. It may be about work. It may be about choosing one friend over another. It may be about pay bills. And of course, those are important things to deal with.
But after listing to Logan's speech, we, well at least I don't, really don't know what adversity is because there are people who are out there risking their lives to protect our country so other people can live their lives. Personally, in the overall scheme of things, that's adversity.
So lastly, although I'm reiterating, Thank you to all my friends, men and women who have served or are still serving for our country. I salute to every single one of you.
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