THE SCENE: Too nice to call it the gloom!
F3 WELCOME & DISCLAIMER
WARM-O-RAMA:
- Side Straddle Hops (IC) X 15
- Cherry Pickers (IC) 4 CT X 10
- BIG Baby Arm Circles Forward X 10 (IC)
- BIG Baby Arm Circles Backwards X 10 (IC)
- Seal Claps (IC) 4 CT X 10
- Overhead Claps (IC) 4CT X 10
- Lineup to run the mile
THA-THANG:
The Murph – modify as needed
- 1 Mile
- 100 Pull-Ups
- 200 Push-Ups
- 300 Squats
- 1 Mile
COUNT-OFF & NAME-O-RAMA – 12 men participated
CIRCLE OF TRUST/BOM:
On June 28, 2005, Lt. Michael Murphy was the officer-in-charge of a four-man SEAL element in support of Operation Red Wing tasked with finding key anti-coalition militia commander in Afghanistan. Shortly after inserting into the objective area, the SEALs were spotted by three goat herders who were initially detained and then released. It is believed the goat herders immediately reported the SEALs’ presence to Taliban fighters.
A fierce gun battle ensued on the steep face of the mountain between the SEALs and a much larger enemy force. Despite the intensity of the firefight and suffering grave gunshot wounds himself, Murphy is credited with risking his own life to save the lives of his teammates.
By the end of a two-hour gunfight that careened through the hills and over cliffs, Murphy, Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class (SEAL) Danny Dietz and Sonar Technician 2nd Class (SEAL) Matthew Axelson had fallen. An estimated 35 Taliban were also dead. The fourth SEAL, Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class (SEAL) Marcus Luttrell, was blasted over a ridge by a rocket-propelled grenade and knocked unconscious. Though severely wounded, the fourth SEAL and sole survivor, Luttrell, was able to evade the enemy for nearly a day; after which local nationals came to his aide, carrying him to a nearby village where they kept him for three more days. Luttrell was rescued by U.S. Forces on July 2, 2005.
Lt. Murphy was buried at Calverton National Cemetery less than 20 miles from his childhood home. Lt. Murphy’s other personal awards include the Purple Heart, Combat Action Ribbon, the Joint Service Commendation Medal, the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Ribbon and National Defense Service Medal.
Philippians 2:3-4 – Do nothing from rivalry or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.
Hebrews 13:16 – Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God
John 13:34 – A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another.
COACH ME UP Podcast with Jimmy Dikes and Chris Burke podcast focuses on sports and faith; this is an awesome podcast! Lots of coaches and athletes sharing their faith. Jimmy and Chris are accountability partners to each other and encourage each of us to have someone in our lives.
Each of us needs someone to coach us up AND/OR to be accountable to; let’s all prayerfully consider being a part of a shield lock or a small group.
What is a shield lock? Be a part of a small group of 3-6 men, meet 1-2 times a mont to share, listen, pray, etc. It can be before, during or after a regular F3 Q OR on an opposite day OR on a Sunday morning for breakfast, etc. There’s no set time…whatever works for the 3-6 men you are linked with.
Contact Guardrail if interested in being a part of a Shield Lock.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
- Hardship Hill on Monday
- KARM’s Dragon Boat Race – June 17 – Need Rowers & Donations
- Sign up to be a part of a Shield Lock