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Christopher R. Walsh

End of Watch – March 16, 2020

Christopher R. Walsh

Officer Christopher Ryan Walsh, “Tiffer,” 32, of Springfield, MO, was killed in the line of duty early Monday morning, March 16, 2020.

He was called upon to respond to a situation that only a select few could ever have the courage and fortitude to handle. Without hesitation and through an uncommon valor, Chris ran into peril to put himself in between a danger and the people of his community that he so dearly cared for and swore his life to protect.

Chris was a loving husband to his bride Sheri Walsh, who he loved for more than half his life, and a caring father of his daughter Morgan Walsh. Chris was a model of the quiet courage and a sincere humility that his nation, community, and family was blessed to have and saddened to lose.

With a refreshing sense of humor and an instinctual desire to protect and defend, Chris led a life that anyone could be proud to have lived. He began his career with the Springfield Police Department in 2016, while he continued to serve honorably in The United States Army Reserves. During his 14 years of honorable service to his nation Chris served in two active deployments to a combat zone, where he received a Combat Action Badge, and other decorations for his selfless service.

Let’s honor his life, his sacrifice, and his family’s sacrifice through this tragic yet heroic event.

Hero W.O.D. – Walsh (AMRAP – Reps)

“Walsh”

Teams of 3

14 minutes

For total Calories/reps achieved…

*Reps split however desired

0-2:00 Max Calorie Bike

2-4:00 Max Deadlifts

4-6:00 Max Calorie Bike

…and continue alternating for 14 minutes for max calories/reps total

RX+: 315/225

RX: 275/185

Intermediate: 185/125

Scaled: 135/95

Beginner: 95/65

*Starting at 0:00 – and every 2 minutes on the minute teams must complete 4 synchro burpees to a 25lbs plate then resume workout.

Burpee rep counts when all 3 athletes are standing on their respective plates at the same time, no other standard on synchro burpees needed.
Meaning Behind the Workout Design

14 years in military service

2 family left behind

4 years as police officer

*Keep in mind, this memorial workout is completely free to the entire community so please spread it far and wide. All weights and movements can be modified to the capability of the individual athlete.

*This workout would be difficult without teams of 3, but if needed due to odd number of athletes, teams of 2 will do the same workout. Just pace yourself.

*If team of one, work hard for 30 seconds then rest for 30 seconds to imitate the similar stimulus for all movements