Iron Plate Gym

If you spent any time in the past five years at Iron Plate Gym, you have undoubtedly met a legend. Lou Murphy was his name. He was a U.S. Army Veteran.

Lou talked to everyone and everyone loved him. He came to the gym to put the work in and he put others to shame with his stamina and the energy of a 30 year old.

Lou and his wife, Carolyn spent half the year in Fort Myers, Florida and half in the Cincinnati area. And he was every bit as active when he was walking the beaches as he was back in Ohio.

Carolyn shared with us that he loved his time at Iron Plate Gym. Sadly, he passed in May, 2025 at the age of 72 of Stage 4 colon cancer after moving permanently to Florida just ten months prior. Carolyn has asked us to tell everyone to get checked and added that Lou thought he was in good shape but didn't learn of his diagnosis until stage 4.

He was one of our biggest influences in our gym since we opened. The man was a legend. Rest in peace, Lou❤️

Memorial Day is to honor and remember those who gave their life, while serving our Country. If you have a loved one you would like to share with Our family, feel free to post here.

While serving in Desert Storm, we lost Cpl. Victor Lake, who was a part of my unit and a close friend.

Truth.

Congratulating one of our former members, Hayden Mattes, on his graduation from Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources. Hayden became a member of Iron Plate Gym when he was 17 years old, shortly after we opened. We wish you all the best, Hayden. Stay safe, kiddo, and thank you for doing what you do!

No truer words...