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          Sequim’s Strongman Jesse Marunde

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          Here is a video of my son, Jesse Marunde.  Just thought my readers might enjoy this video insight into my life and my son’s life.

          Strongman Jesse Marunde

          Jesse Marunde became an internationally famous strongman.  In fact, the strongman sport is more popular in Europe than it is in the U.S.  Jesse told me the story once about a contest he was in in Europe where he signed autographs for two straight hours.

          Jesse Marunde Changed Strongman

          Jesse actually changed the strongman sport around the world with his innovations.  He came to the sport from Olympic lifting, and he applied the techniques of Olympic lifting, using strength combined with speed and leverage, to beat many of his stronger competitors early on.  Soon others in the sport all over the world began to use Jesse’s Olympic lifting techniques.

          Jesse Marunde My Son

          Jesse was a strong willed child from birth.  No surprise about that, right?  His thirst for athletics began early when I began to take him out with me when I would run 10 miles in Spokane, Washington.  He was too young to run and had just learned to ride a bicycle, but he still couldn’t keep up on the bicycle, so I tied a rope around my waist to his handle bars, and so began our father-son athletic adventures.

          Later I built a gym for Jesse and equipped it with $3,000 worth of weights and equipment I purchased from a gym that went out of business in Sequim.  It was in that gym, which was our garage on Griffith Farm Road in Sequim, where Jesse and I weightlifted together, and it was in that gym where we talked about his future and his dreams and hopes.  One day while we were working out he told me he knew what he wanted to do with his life, and it was to become the strongest man in the world.  I recall as clear as day looking him in the eyes and saying, “Jesse I believe you can do it.”

          He nearly did.  He came in second in the World’s Strongman Contest in Chengdu, China, but he died of a heart attack in the gym in Sequim after an intense and extremely exhausting squat routine.  We could not revive him.

          Jesse left a huge legacy for a 27 year old.  An old man about 85 years old told me that Jesse saved his grandson’s life.  Jesse had taken in a teenager who was involved in drugs and had no direction.  Jesse was a pretty demanding coach, but he was also compassionate.  He told this young man that working out was about much more than strength.  It was also about discipline and a lifestyle.  He encouraged him and demanded that he live a clean lifestyle while Jesse coached him.  With emotion in his voice the grandfather told me how deeply grateful he would always be for the influence Jesse was in his grandson’s life.

          I just got back from the gym in Sequim, working out intensely and enjoying every minute of it, because for me, this is a part of who I am, and a big part of the legacy my son left.  Discipline.  Hard work.  Loyalty.  Commitment.  Intensity in work and play.

          I’m proud to share this story about my son Jesse Marunde.

          Last Updated on November 12, 2014 by Chuck Marunde

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          Comments 8

          1. Michael @ Bellingham Real Estate says:
            13 years ago

            What an awesome story… so sorry you lost him at such a young age.

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          2. Charley says:
            13 years ago

            So sorry for your loss. We never know what is around the bend . They say there are reasons for everything, but having to lose a child is not an easy situation to understand. It sounds as though he left a profound impact and changed someone’s life for the better. I am sure he is with you always!

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          3. Hunter Ceiling Fans For Sale says:
            12 years ago

            Great article on Jesse Marunde. Jesse was truly a great strongman.

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          4. Justin says:
            11 years ago

            Cool. Jesse Marunde was a great guy. God bless.

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          5. Tom says:
            11 years ago

            Only just found this blog. Your son certainly was an incredible athlete. Seeing his videos online has inspired me to do strongman, I hope I can become half as good as him. He’s changed a lot of lives for the better, leaving a fantastic legacy.

            Chuck Marunde: Thank you very much Tom for the kind words. Jesse was an incredible athlete, and he became an incredible man too. Thanks again.

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          6. Hai says:
            8 years ago

            I teared up in reading about Jesse Marunde, your incredible son. His sudden passing was a terrible loss not just for the family, the community but the whole world. His legacy lives on. Reading about his life and the wonderful relationship you had with your son made me feel enriched and I am certain all readers of this blog feel the same way.

            Thank you for sharing.

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          7. Chuck Marunde says:
            8 years ago

            Thank you Hai. Your words are very sweet. God bless you.

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          8. Chris Dardin says:
            8 years ago

            Thank you, Mr. Marunde. Jesse was a very nice person. He influenced my brother and I very much. We still think of him and will always remember talking with him and what he said. Wishing your family well,

            Chris Dardin

            From Chuck Marunde: Chris, you’re kind note warms my heart. Jesse affected so many lives in such positive ways. I miss him every day, but your reminder of how he influenced you made my day. My week. Thanks Chris. God bless you.

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