CrossFit Hero: Gaza

U.S. Air Force Major Lucas “Gaza” Gruenther, of Twain Harte, California, died Jan. 28, 2013, when his F-16 jet went down in the Adriatic Sea off the coast of Italy. Gruenther was in the 555th Fighter Squadron where he served as an F-16 Flight Lead for the 31st Fighter Wing, Aviano Air Base, Italy. Gruenther is survived by his wife, Cassy; daughter, Serene, born just a week after his death; parents, Romel Mathias and Joseph Malin; brother and sister-in-law, Alex and Britton; brother, Chance Hildreth; grandmothers, Melba Mathias and Brigitta Gruenther; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He is preceded in death by his grandfathers, Robert Mathis and Col. Donald Gruenther.

Gaza
5 rounds for time of:
35 Kettlebell Swing, 1.5 pood / 45lbs
30 Pushups
25 Pullups
20 Box Jumps, 30 / 24-inch box
1-mile Run

Men's: 72:57Chris P
Men's Trainer: 71:54 (trainer)
Women's: Uncontested

Recovery:
5 Minutes of Burpees (Easy Pace)