Several of your Cherry Hill Fire Department Professional Firefighters completed "The Murph Challenge" this Memorial Day, honoring the legacy of Navy Lieutenant Michael P. Murphy and all those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.

What is "The Murph"?

A grueling workout performed every Memorial Day by military members, first responders, and civilians across the country. The workout consists of:

• 1-mile run

• 100 pull-ups

• 200 push-ups

• 300 squats

• 1-mile run

*All optionally completed while wearing a 20-lb vest or body armor*

Why is it Important?

Lt. Michael Murphy, a Navy SEAL, was killed in action in Afghanistan on June 28, 2005, and posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions. "The Murph" was his favorite workout, and he named it "Body Armor" to symbolize the weight carried by those who serve.

Completing "the Murph" on Memorial Day has become a tradition to honor Lt. Murphy and remember all our fallen heroes who paid the ultimate price for our freedoms. It's a physical reminder of the sacrifice, dedication,and courage displayed by our military service members every day.

We are proud of our members who pushed through this challenging workout to pay tribute to those who gave everything.

Participating this year (pictured left to right in first photo):

Probationary Firefighter/EMT Zachariah Katz (Engine 1322), FF/EMT Joe Ioannucci (Squad 13), FF/EMT Will Varner (Engine 1352), Lt. Shaun Ferguson (Engine 1322), Probationary FF/EMT Albert Smith (Ladder 1324), FF/EMT Andrew DeFina (Ladder 1324), Fire Marshal Mark Scian (Fire Marshal's Office),and FF/EMT Jake Borrelli (Engine 1322).

**Never Forget. Always Honor.**