Sunday 02/12/23
Workout
Warm Up
AMRAP 6
10 (total) alt groiner w/ t spine rotation
10 PVC good mornings
5 PVC pass through
-with an empty bar
3 deadlifts
3 hang power cleans
3 front squats
3 shoulder to overhead
WOD
“K9 Kitt”
21 RFT-35 min cap
6 deadlifts (80/60)
5 hang power cleans (same weight)
4 front squats (same weight)
3 shoulder to overhead (same weight)
200’ front rack carry (same weight)
-the front rack is with the barbell
Background: This workout is dedicated to K9 Kitt who paid the ultimate sacrifice on June 4, 2021.
In June 2021, Officer Cushing and K9 Kitt, in their 10th year together, entered a wood line in Braintree searching for an armed suspect with 2 back-up officers. After countless successful tracks and searches leading to the discovery and apprehension of suspects, this track would be Bill and Kitt’s last together.
Upon locating the suspect, K9 Kitt advanced into a hail of gunfire from the man. Of the 9 bullets fired at the officers, K9 Kitt was struck by 3 bullets, Officer Cushing was struck by 5 bullets and back-up Officer Donoghue was struck with 1 round. K9 Kitt absorbed the first 3 rounds fired as he advanced on the gunman, creating time and distraction which allowed Officer Cushing, Officer Donoghue and Officer Seibert to return fire and fatally eliminate the ongoing threat.
“I lost my partner and closest friend in that Braintree wood line that day, but I’ve been able to recover and move forward because of Kitt’s fearless bravery and sacrifice.” – Officer Cushing
In the wake of K9 Kitt’s loss and as a memorial to his service, his partner, Officer William Cushing, has established the K9 Kitt Foundation, a non-profit 501(c)3. The K9 Kitt Foundation’s purpose is focused on providing relief for violently injured K9 Teams around the country, raising awareness, continuing the education and training of handlers, while ensuring K9 Teams are appropriately equipped.
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