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Wednesday, December 7, 2011

WOD 28 - ARNIE

Los Angeles County Fire Fighter Specialist Arnaldo "Arnie" Quinones, 34, was killed in the line of duty on Sunday, August 30, 2009 during the Station Fire. His emergency response vehicle went over the side of the road and fell 800 feet into a steep canyon during fire suppression activities protecting Camp 16 outside the City of Palmdale, CA.

He is survived by his wife Lori and daughter Sophia Grace, born three weeks after his death.

A fund for Arnie's family has been established by the Los Angeles County Fire Department.

First posted 29 May 2010

With a single 2 pood kettlebell:
21 Turkish get-ups, Right arm
50 Swings
21 Overhead squats, Left arm
50 Swings
21 Overhead squats, Right arm
50 Swings
21 Turkish get-ups, Left arm
For Time

Holy cow!! This one was an exceptional mental and physical challenge.  Arnie you were one tough guy. Thank you for your sacrifice - RIP brother.

Jack - 58:40 RX! (click here for video)

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