WARMUP: Asked the PAX to hold plank while I read the story of the hero we were about to honor, read below:

Today we have the privilege to honor U.S. Army Sergeant Richmond Hilton. Richmond Hobson Hilton was born in Westville, SC on Oct 8, 1898. He joined the army in Westville, SC. and was assigned to Company M, 118th Infantry, 30th Division during WW1. On October 11, 1918, a couple of days past his 20th birthday, while fighting near Brancourt, France, Hilton’s unit was held up by intense machine gun and small arms fire. Sgt. Hilton recognized that the machine gun fire was coming from a shell crater just ahead of them. Accompanied by several other soldiers, but moving out well ahead of them, Sgt. Hilton engaged the enemy machine gun nest, advancing using his rifle until his ammunition ran out, and then continued advancing alone using his pistol. Sgt. Hilton took the enemy machine gun nest using only his pistol killing 6 German soldiers and capturing 10 others. During the course of his actions on that day, Hilton was wounded by an exploding shell, which resulted in the loss of his arm. For his acts of bravery Sgt. Hilton was awarded several medals from many different countries, including the Medal of Honor. After his discharge from the army he returned home to Kershaw County a hero. He joined the Civitan Club of Columbia, of which he as a proud member. Richard Hobson Hilton died on August 13, 1933 and was buried in the Old Quaker Cemetery in Camden, SC.

After reading was completed, PAX joined me on an approx. 1/2 mile Mosey with karaoke both sides for 15 yards, high knees for 20 yards and butt kickers for 20 yards. We ended where the tough part was to begin.

THE THANG: I did not find any WODs for WW1 heroes, but during my search I found a workout dedicated to the Unknown Soldiers. The number 21 symbolizes the highest symbolic military honor that can be bestowed: the 21-gun salute. So, the format was simple, 21 exercises – 21 reps of each exercise. Split the 21 exercises into 2 groups. 1st group was at the top of the hill by the pull up bars and the 2nd group of exercises was to be performed at the bottom of the hill. Simple -complete the 1st exercise at the top of the hill and then run down to the bottom and complete the next exercise at that location, when done run up the hill and continue down the list. Here are the exercises:
Top of the Hill:
Burpees
Pullups
Diamond Merkins
Chinups
Mike Tyson Merkins
Knees to Chest while hanging from the ba
Derkins ( feet on the curb )
Switch Grip Pullups
Peter Parkers ( count 1 leg only )
Straight lower leg raises into L position while hanging from the bar
Parker Peters ( count 1 leg only )

Bottom of the hill ( all of these exercises were completed with Cindy! )
Overhead Squats
CurltoCleantoPress
Goblet Squats
Swings w/ Cindy
Man Makers
Thrusters
1-arm bent over rows ( 21 reps each arm )
Dead Lifts
Big Boy Situps
American Hammers
MARY: Made it back to COT with enough time to complete 21 side-straddle-hops in cadence!
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Christmas Party, Christmas Eve Convergance, D2DB10K
COT: Lifted up the prayers of the PAX, asked for help to always be prepared to help and serve others.