Sgt. Joseph “Joey” Bovia, USMC, was a native of Metairie, Louisiana. He served in the Marine Corps for six years. Sgt. Bovia volunteered for two deployments to Iraq and his last deployment to Afghanistan. He was the leader of a combat engineering platoon and was building an outpost to protect an elementary school in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, when his unit was attacked by insurgents. Sgt. Bovia was killed in action on August 31, 2010, in the name of freedom and protection.
On June 7, 2019, 19 men of F3 (including FNG Dropout) converged at the Rock City AO to pay tribute to this hometown hero through a workout, with minor modifications, created by Sgt. Bovia’s fellow Marines. Sgt. Bovia’s parents were notified of the F3 tribute the night before and sent their deepest gratitude to the men of F3. Sgt. Bovia’s parents were assured that his and their sacrifice would not be forgotten.
WARMUP x31: SSH, Grass Grabbers, Arm Circles, and Hillbillies
The Thang x 31
Push-ups, WWII Sit-ups, Burpees, Squats, Kettle Bell, Push Presses with rock (modified from 20 lb. wall balls), Mountain Climbers (4-count), and Pull-ups.
During the workout, a train passed transporting military vehicles. A sure sign Sgt. Bovia was with us and was touched by the tribute (see pics below). Thanks to all who supported this beatdown. Expect to see it again.
Thanks to Hawgcycle who enthusiastically modified the workout to fit the AO and organized the logistics so there were no log jams.
