“VIOLA”
20min AMRAP:
11 Power Snatch 95/65
17 Pull-Ups
13 Power Cleans
U.S. Army SSG Alex Viola, 29, was killed Nov. 17, 2013, in Kandahar Province, Afghanistan, from wounds caused by an IED. Originally from Keller, Tx, Viola was an engineer assigned to the 3rd Bn, 7th SF Group at Eglin AFB, Fl. He was awarded numerous awards for his service, including the Army Achievement Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Army Good Conduct Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal and the Army Service Ribbon. Viola traveled often and worked out at many CrossFit affiliates. Some of his favorite movements were pull-ups, power snatches and power cleans. He also enjoyed running. Viola is survived by his parents, Margaret and Frank; and his sister, Christina.