19 December 2019
FAZ
Captain Steven Fazel
2 Rounds for Time
- 1000m Run
- 40 Burpees
- 80 Squats
- 120 Double Unders
- 1800m Bike
- 40 Burpees
- 80 Squats
- 120 Double Unders
- 2500m Row
Buy Out – 1 x 700m Partner Carry
Writer: Bridget Fazel
Endorsed by CO 5TH Aviation Regiment (10 Sep 2024).
The Why
The 1000m run, 1800m ride and 2500m row symbolises his love of fitness with previous endurance sport history (running, triathlon and cycling).
The repetitions for bodyweight exercises are representative of his family life and his dedication to always giving more than what was required in everything he did.
1000m Run – 1 x son named Baeden
40 Burpees – 4 Brothers (Greg, Glenn, Kerry, Ross (deceased). Burpees were selected to demonstrate his repeated attempts to always get back up after being knocked down.
80 Squats – 8 nieces and nephew (Ashleigh, Christopher, Andrew, Bridget, Gabrielle, Shianne (deceased), Melissa, Amelia). The squats were selected to represent his lifelong career in field hockey.
120 Double Unders – Always giving 120% (above what was expected) and his desire to live life to the fullest. The double Unders were kindly recommended by Brett Ford; previous PTI in the Australian Army and coach at CrossFit Sisyphus (Sunshine Coast); friend of Steve and the Fazel family. These are representative of his time flying helicopters and chinooks in the Australian Army.
The partner carry signifies the seven deployments overseas with the Australian Army and his passion to serve others.
The two rounds is representative of his larrikin nature – Just when you think you are done – you get to do it all over again.
The decision for mostly bodyweight exercises was to enable everyone who knew Steven, and all those who wish to complete the workout to be able to engage with it regardless of their background in fitness. In the spirit of inclusion to align with Steve’s person values.
Tribute
Captain Steven Fazel (“Faz”) served in the Australian Army from 21st April 1997 until he was medically discharged on the background of mental health concerns resulting from his experiences during active service, on the 4th November 2015. On 19th December 2019 Steven succumbed to suicide after his long battle with enduring mental illness (PTSD).
Steve is truly a fallen soldier who was heartbroken by the medical limitations impacting his ability to continue in his job. He proudly stood on the foundations of his achievements in the ADF and loved his job with unconditional passion. Being a pilot in the Australian Army was something he felt was a defining feature of who he was. Steve often explained that there was nothing else he could see himself doing, outside of being a helicopter/chinook pilot in the ADF. He routinely explained that nothing else “hit the same.”
He maintained significant engagement and long-term relationships with those he served with. Those men and women continue to honour his legacy and, they continue to offer unwavering support to his family, well beyond his death. Development of a hero WOD in his honour enables those who continue to survive his legacy, to have an active way of honouring and connecting with his memory for a lifetime beyond his death.
Steve is fondly remembered as a loveable larrikin who is survived by his three older brothers, Greg, Glenn & Kerry, his son, Baeden, his mother, Betty and all of those who knew and loved him.
He was a passionate man with a successful representative hockey career, a love of endurance sports and anything related to fitness.
His passion for life and supporting his mates was a defining feature of his personality.
He embodied the definition of hero with a collection of military decorations, a drive to always act on behalf of those in need and an enduring desire to always strive for more.
Forever loved, Faz.
