# @justinjcarter on Instagram

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- **Posted:** 2023-06-03T20:44:55.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Justin J Carter (@JustinJCarter) — https://gondola.cc/JustinJCarter

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Did this as a Team WOD and still pretty spicy, but this was actually more fun than I thought it might be.

2023 Hero Challenge: Week 2

“BIRCHALL”
For time:
100 Back Squats @ body weight
*5 Burpees at the top of every minute 

Major #Birchall was killed by an explosion whilst on patrol in Basharan, near Lashkar Gah, in Helmand province, Afghanistan. One other soldier was injured in the incident.

At about 11am Major Birchall was leading a routine patrol to deliver supplies and check on his men in the checkpoints around Basharan. As the patrol, consisting of three armoured vehicles, made its way from one checkpoint to another an improvised explosive device was detonated against the second vehicle.

Despite immediate assistance from the patrol medic, sadly Major Birchall died as he was being extracted to the helicopter landing site.

Major Birchall’s wife Joanna paid this tribute:
“Sean was a wonderful husband, a doting father and a much-loved son and brother, who cared deeply for his family and friends.

He has been described as ‘devilishly fit, stylish and energetic’ and he was so very proud to be a Guards Officer. He was also thrilled to have the opportunity to lead a newly-formed company in Afghanistan and, despite spending such a short time with his Guardsmen, he was utterly devoted to them. He would want them to continue with courage and commitment and to come home safely when the job is done.

It is the excellence he achieved in every facet of his life that defined Sean. An athlete, an adventurer and an instinctive leader, he was an inspiration to all who knew him.

He leaves behind his adoring family, the regiment he loved, and his loyal friends. They will miss him terribly.”
#CrossFitAdvantage #HeroWOD #CrossFit 
#herowodchallenge #sayyestolife #lifeisateamsport

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sayyestolife, lifeisateamsport, herowod, crossfit, crossfitadvantage, herowodchallenge, birchall

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