05/26/2025
Today we gather in our Gyms with many different thoughts in our minds. The pursuit to conquer goals, battle through limits, and overcome the person we were yesterday. All things forward progress. But there is something that is not at the front of our minds...Fear of an attack on our city, state, or country.
On April 18th, 1942, the United States of America showed its resilience like it never had before after the enemy thought it could destroy all hope and morale by attacking our Pacific fleet at Pearl Harbor. On that day, 80 men had the option to choose whether or not they would go through with the plans to attack Japan after being forced to leave their carriers early, knowing they would not have enough fuel to return. All 80 chose to fly. You know the outcome of the story. Since that day, the United States of America has proven and maintained to be the most powerful military force in the world.
The United States of America has shown her resilience from her birth to this very moment today. While there are moments of unrest, civil conflict, bipartisan friction, and what sometimes feels like a loss of hope no matter what you believe or who you vote for... The United States of America is still the best country on this earth, with the Freedoms preserved by those who gave their all to protect them.
Today, we salute those who gave all.
