6 Pax gathered at RED Friday to honor Sgt. Zachary D. Tellier.  U.S. Sgt. Zachary D. Tellier, 31, of Charlotte, NC (USA) was a combat infantryman with the 4th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, at Fort Bragg. He died Sept. 29, 2007, of wounds sustained while on a ground patrol in Afghanistan.

The previous April, Tellier’s unit was conducting a mounted patrol when one of its vehicles drove over and detonated a bomb, which set the vehicle on fire, according to a statement from the 82nd Airborne.

Tellier pulled two paratroopers out of the vehicle to safety, suffering severe burns to his hands. He was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with valor for his actions.

After he was burned, Tellier jumped up in the turret to return fire, said Sgt. Michael Layton, a member of Tellier’s unit. A lieutenant made Tellier get out of the vehicle because of his injuries, Layton said.

“Zachary Tellier has to be the biggest hero I’ve ever known or heard of, not just because of what he did, but because of his personality,” Layton said. “He came in the Army because he wanted to be around soldiers and serve his country, and he paid the ultimate sacrifice.”

Tellier is survived by his wife, Sara Tellier of Atlanta, Ga.; his father, David W. Tellier of Groton, Mass.; and his mother, Pamela Rodriguez, of Falmouth, Mass.

The Thang:

Warm up – 400m run

For Time

Results:

Bean-o: 22:29

Bengay: 25:30

Inspector: 27:15

Pothole: 28:23

Mary-Anne: 30:09

Doubtfire: 30:41

Cool Off – 1000M Run

All Pax gave it their all and finished strong.  There is no doubt about it.  RedFriday workouts can be tough and it adds an extra layer of intensity because you are pushing yourself against the clock.  However, it is fun to be a part of.  These guys continue to push and continue to get better each and every week.