11/11/2025
⭐️ REMEMBRANCE DAY ⭐️
Today, we gather in solemn gratitude on the 11th day of the 11th month to honour those who gave everything so that we might live in peace. Remembrance Day was born from the silence that followed the guns of World War I, when the armistice was signed on November 11, 1918. It marked not just the end of hostilities, but the beginning of a sacred tradition, to remember the fallen, to carry their stories, and to ensure their sacrifice is never forgotten.
In our CrossFit community here at CrossFit D-Day, we remember through movement. Through sweat, grit, and shared suffering, we pay tribute to those who served and fell and those who are still serving. Hero Workouts are more than physical tests, they are living memorials.
We remember Australian soldiers McDonald and Galaghar, who were killed in Afghanistan in 2011. While their names may not be etched in every textbook, their Hero WOD is a gruelling test of endurance and teamwork, reflecting the bond they shared and the sacrifice they made.
We remember Chad Wilkinson, a Navy SEAL who lost his battle to the invisible wounds of war. Chad 1000X is 1,000 weighted step-ups, it is a mountain of a workout, symbolizing the uphill battles many veterans face with PTSD and traumatic brain injuries. It’s not just a workout it’s a call to awareness, a step toward healing.
We remember Constable Matt Hunt, a New Zealand police officer who was killed in the line of duty in 2020. His death shook our nation, and his Hero WOD stands as a tribute to service, courage, and the risks borne by those who protect our communities every day.
We remember Cpl. Luke Tamatea, known as Tama, who died in Afghanistan in 2012. His workout laden with farmers carries and bodyweight movements echoes his preparation for Special Forces selection. It’s a brutal yet beautiful reminder of his strength and spirit.
Each of these workouts is a story. Each rep is a remembrance. By each one of us showing up, becomes part of the living legacy of those who served.
So today, whether you stand in silence or move in sweat, remember this, we honour the past not just with words, but with action. Let our bodies speak where words fall short. Let our unity echo louder than any gunfire. And let our remembrance be not just for today, but for every day we are free.
Lest we forget.
