Rick Crocker Memorial "Hero Workout of the Day," - Images by Fabian Lewkowicz

Santa Monica Police Officer’s, SMFD Firefighters and Police Activities League  (P.A.L.) members participate in the Rick Crocker Memorial "Hero Workout of the Day," on Thursday, May 24, 2012.

Rick Crocker was a former SMPD Officer and Marine who was killed seven years ago while serving in Iraq. The "Hero Workout of the Day" is named after those who have given their lives in the line of duty.

The movements in the workout (burpees, sit-ups, rope climbing, and running) were selected by those that had the honor of knowing Rick and felt they were something he would have done himself. But the most important aspect of this Hero WOD is not what is written on paper, it is the sense of community within the City of Santa Monica and joining together with the kids of Santa Monica PAL (Police Activities League) to overcome a difficult task.