By Kris Germain

It was Veteran’s Day already, but it’s come and gone again, so fast like it always does. It’s a brief flash of gratitude in a busy life, but I find myself still thinking about it.

This post has one agenda. I want to thank every man and woman who is serving currently or has served our country in the past on my behalf, my family's behalf, and so many people living around us and throughout the country. Thank you for your selfless act of service.

Because of CrossFit and its unyielding support of the military and First Responders, the gym has become a portal for me to get to know an incredible variety of people who have served in every branch. We train day in and day out. I get to hear about life, I get to hear about service, and I get to hear about sacrifice. It is humbling. It makes me realize that I take my freedom for granted. Other people have volunteered to potentially put themselves in harm’s way, and to actively consider the defense of this country so that me and my family do not have to worry about our safety.

I am honored to have a place where I get to share that kind of conversation and that depth. I’m honored to hang the flags of each branch on our walls and to drape the American flag from ceiling to floor. I want CrossFit 310 to be a space where veterans continue to feel honored, and supported. I want to use every bit of my expertise and my gratitude to be a help and encouragement to those who have served, and who are serving. And I want to build up and support, people who will serve in the future.

On behalf of CrossFit 310, my family, my coaches, and my friends who might not have a place to publish something like this: thank you for your service.