John Wareing Statue in 17th Street Park Webcam
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John Wareing, arguably the father of physical fitness in Virginia Beach, left a legacy when he departed this world. The indelible mark he left on our city represents the important role of physical fitness in the health and prosperity of our citizenry, and the sense of community that its practitioners embrace. A decorated War hero, John Wareing was a recipient of the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Air Medal, and was a champion Navy boxer and strongman who was once dubbed the “Strongest Man in the Navy”. After retiring from the Navy to open and operate Wareings Gym in Virginia Beach, John later changed careers again to become the oldest graduate of the Virginia Beach Police Academy. John was a former professional wrestler, TV personality and self-styled raconteur- but always a fitness guru.