Meaning of Veterans Day
While many realize that Veterans Day, which always falls on November 11, is a day to honor our Veterans, few realize the historical significance behind the day.
Veterans Day originated as Armistice Day and marked the end of hostilities of World War I that occurred at the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month. Therefore, the day is always recognized on November 11th, regardless of the day of the week the 11th falls on.
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In 1919, President Wilson commemorated the first Armistice Day with these words:
“To us in America, the reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country’s service and with gratitude for the victory, both because of the thing from which it has freed us and because of the opportunity it has given America to show her sympathy with peace and justice in the councils of the nations…”
The day was originally set aside to honor the Veterans of World War I with a day of parades and remembrances as well as a pause in activities at 11am on the day.
In 1938, it was made a legal federal holiday for all.
However, after World War II and the Korean War, Congress recognized a need to expand the meaning of the day to recognize all of our Veterans and not just those of World War I.
In 1954, the word “Armistice” was replaced with “Veterans” as a way to formally include all Veterans of all American wars in the day of remembrance.
Today, Veterans Day is a federal holiday which many cities celebrate with parades and ceremonies.
In Washington, D.C., there are ceremonies throughout the city including a wreath laying at Arlington National Cemetery.
Veterans Day is a day not only to remember those who died in service to our country, but also to recognize those who continue to serve today.
Americans are encouraged to say thank you to those who fulfill this patriotic duty to maintain the freedoms of our country. This year, Veterans Day, November 11, 2018, falls on Monday.
Warm-Up
Coach’s choice
WOD prep
Prep the movements
WOD
“Rock”
3 rounds in 17 minutes
AMRAP in 5 minutes
10 Power Cleans (135,95)
12 Burpees
14 Box Jumps (24,20)
20 Sit-Ups
Max calorie row
Rest 1 minute
For the AMRAP portions complete all reps then use the remainder of the 5:00 minutes to row for a max distance (meters) and then rest 1 minute. Score for each round is the calories rowed. Score for the workout is the total calories rowed, cumulatively in all three AMRAPs.
Sgt Renata Rock was born March 10, 1986 in Seattle, Washington. Sgt Rock joined the Marine Corps on December 29, 2008. She did one tour in Afghanistan on a CST (Cultural Support Team). Sgt Rock was also named the NCO of the year in 2012 by her Battalion and upon returning from her time overseas instructed Marines as part of a pre-deployment training cycle.
Not only was Sgt Rock an ideal example of what a Marine should be, she was also a very driven individual when it came to fitness. She began martial arts at the age of 5 and went on to box in the Junior Regional Golden Gloves competition. This combination of being a challenge-driven individual and a determined Marine made her a valued asset to any operation. Her mother Cherie Rock elaborated by saying that she was always able to find success in what she did as a Marine while maintaining an “irreverent sense of humor” with everyone she came in contact with.
Marines that knew Sgt Rock described her as “a badass Marine” (Armond Johnson) and said, “she was a good woman and an even better Marine” (Thomas Favreau). Unfortunately, at the age of 27, Sgt Renata Rock, took her life on July 13, 2013. Too often do things like this happen where you find a Marine, like Sgt Rock, who personified our esprit de corps but was unable to get the help that she needed during her transition back to US soil after her time overseas.
This WOD “Rock” is designed to bring awareness to this epidemic that plagues our Marine Corps, as well as the other branches of service, and to honor her with a WOD worthy of the name “Rock”!
This Hero WOD was posted on marinewod.com, March 14, 2014.
CFS Brief:
*Save the date, CFS Holiday Party Saturday, December 15th 7pm to 12pm. Skybokx 109 in Natick.
Scaled to 95# HPC
Burpees as Rx
17” step ups
Abmats as Rx
36/26/32 cals on rower (94)
Thanks to all the Veterans (and their families) for keeping us safe! OORAH Sgt. Rock!
Rock: 63 Total Calories | 24,20, 19 | 70# Power Clean
A true honor to be able to pay tribute to a real Hero. Thank you to all of those who have served and who continue to serve to keep all of us safe. And there are no real words to express the feelings for those who lost their lives and to their families and friends who have found a way to carry on and keep their memories alive.
126 rx. 44/42/40
Burpees were a slog today
93 @ #115
Mojo meter was very low today
Rock: (18+9+11) 38 Cal (115#, 20 inch bos jump