On August 23, 2011, family, friends, and the United States lost a True American Hero when U.S. Army 1st Lieutenant Timothy J. Steele gave his life in combat while serving his beloved county in Afghanistan. He was struck by an IED while on foot patrol. Tim was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division out of Fort Drum N.Y. He was a 2009 graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point and US Ranger School. Tim’s military awards and recognitions are numerous and distinguished. He is survived by his wife( Meghan), daughter (Liberty), parents and 7 siblings.
Timothy Steele was one of your fellow CrossFitters, Erick Swenson’s brother in law. This means a great deal To Erick’s wife, Jess and Tim’s family.
WOD
“Steele”
800 meter run
23 hspu
23 deadlifts@215/150
23 box jumps@24/20
23 pull-ups
run 800 meters
23 power clean@135/95
23 push press@135/95
23 burpees
23 front squats@135/95
run 800 meters
21 – 15 – 9:
Squats
Handstand Pushups
