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Jeremy Murray Obituary
It was his way of explaining how the life of his only son, Marine Sgt. Jeremy Murray, 28, was well spent.
Jeremy Murray died this week in Iraq.
The Murray family was told that he was a passenger in a Humvee, hit by a roadside bomb -- an improvised explosive device, or IED in military parlance.
But there was no question Thursday of the Portage County father's pride.
"I know a lot of people are against the war, but our son gave his life for it," he said. "Someday, his sacrifice will make a difference for someone other than him."
Jeremy Murray has been in the military since he graduated Waterloo High School in 1996.
But his mother knew when he really joined the service: "Birth," Pam Murray said without hesitation. Jeremy Murray told his parents that he wasn't afraid to die.
"If that's what I have to do," he told them, "that's what I have to do."
He first enlisted in the Army, returned home, worked for a few months, then joined the Marines.
"He wasn't happy with anything but the military," Harold Murray said.
His willingness to serve was ingrained in him early through an appreciation for the outdoors.
"When he was 2 years old, I'd take him through the woods (with him in) a buddy pack," Harold Murray said, his voice cracking with emotion.
His son was soon engrossed by a love of the woods, hunting and fishing. It wasn't long before he took up what would be a childhood frenzy of sorts -- a love for all things Daniel Boone, the greatest hunter of all time, he believed.
His parents made him a cap from raccoon skin, a vest of rabbit pelts and fully fringed frontier outfit. A family friend made him a bowie knife out of metal. Harold Murray even made him a replica flintlock with his bare hands.
"He moved out of the Daniel Boone costume into fatigues," Harold Murray said. "He never was out of those."
He paused.
"Never."
Given the day, Harold Murray then said something remarkable.
"The biggest mistake of my life," he said, "is I never served."
He recalled that his son spent so much time practicing for his future service that when he first entered the Army, he could break down a rifle faster than his drill sergeant.
"The drill sergeant didn't like that," his mother mused.
Sgt. Murray -- a member of the Thundering Third battalion First Marines out of Camp Pendleton -- died during his third tour in Iraq.
And his parents said they supported what he was doing there.
But that didn't mean they weren't concerned about the bad news coming out of the country. One day, Pam Murray was surfing the Internet and saw a picture that caught her eye.
It was a night photo of several Marines poised to enter an Iraqi home. One of the Marines stood with his back against an outer wall, his rifle poised for action. Even from the distant, poorly lighted photo, there was no doubt: That was her son.
"I could tell by the way he was holding his gun," Harold Murray said. "It was scary. That's your boy."
Sgt. Murray's 10-year-old niece -- Torey Frame of Atwater -- composed a handwritten letter in honor of her uncle.
Harold Murray read it aloud Thursday to a living room full of loved ones.
"I know he's a hero in my heart," Torey wrote. "I will always miss you."
Murray leaves behind a wife, the former Megan Ferringer of Stow, and their 5-year-old son, Ian.
"His son always made him laugh," Pam Murray said, pausing to collect herself.
Of all the pictures the Murrays have of their son, it was one from his childhood that caused more tears.
The young, strapping adolescent boy's homemade fringe shirt and pants were covered in a vest of rabbit pelts assembled by his father, with the homemade replica flintlock rifle poised in his hands.
The cap of raccoon skin made by his family rested on his head, inches above an impish, tilted grin. His right eye winked at the camera, like he knew something others didn't.
No one could have looked happier that day than Jeremy Murray -- Harold Murray's buddy -- standing there in the snow, wrapped in a family's love.
Memories and Condolences
for Jeremy Murray
239 Entries
Benjamin Holmes
May 25, 2025
Memory eternal to this honorable man. From a grateful Navy Veteran.
Charlie Gili
October 11, 2024
Hello,
We wanted to let you know that we will be honoring and remembering your loved one this holiday season. We are sending Care Packages to our deployed troops in his name. Each package will carry the name, photo, service branch, rank and hometown of Jeremy E. Murray US Marine Sergeant.
We realize that this is a small tribute, but we do this with all respect and sincerity and we want you to know that it is made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals from across the American youth hockey community, our family, friends and many others who support our mission.
We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you safe and strong.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of our US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign
December 22, 2017
Never forgotten! I think of Jeremy often.
Pam Dustin
May 28, 2014
Thinking of you, Remembering you, and most of all Honoring you on this Memorial day weekend
Terry Menville
May 26, 2014
Honoring your memory today.
I'm sending prayers of comfort for your family
Pam Dustin
November 16, 2013
Thinking of you on this day. I hope you are looking down and seeing hiw loved you are by so very many
Pam Dustin
November 10, 2013
I wanted you to know that you are being thought of on this Veterans Day. Heroes never really die, they live in our hearts forever. I hope you know how appreciated you are by so very many people.
Chad
September 8, 2013
I just wanted you to know i was thinking about u man.i miss you.i miss growing up with you,spending time with you,but most of all just being your friend....i love u and miss you bro.i will never forget you.
Pam Dustin
May 27, 2013
Just wanted you to know that you are being thought of on this Memorial Day. You really were quite the HERO and I know you are missed. I can promise you this: You will NEVER be forgotten.
Pam Dustin
February 8, 2013
Sorry I'm late! This old mind just doesn't seem to work as well as it used to. I hope you had a wonderful birthday and a great party up there in Heaven. You are thought of often. I try to keep in tough with your Mom. She is a wonderful lady that I admire so very much. Jeremy, you will never be forgotten.
with love and respect,
Mike and Pam Dustin
D J Sims
February 7, 2013
Happy Heavenly Birthday Jeremy. As usual, I am a day or two late in sending my birthday greetings to you. May Heaven's Angels make your birthday very special.
Mike and Pam Dustin
November 19, 2012
Just wanted you to know that you are being thought of on this Thanksgiving. We will say a little prayer for you, your family and your brothers in arms. You will never be forgotten as HEROES live in our hearts forever.
Mike and Pam Dustin
May 28, 2012
On this Memorial Day weekend I wanted you to know that I was thinking of you. My wish for this Memorial Day is that ever American will take a minute or two from their babrecuing and say a little prayer for our Military. That could be the greatest gift of all. I think of you and your family often.
HEROES NEVER DIE. THEY LIVE IN OUR HEARTS FOREVER.
I truly do believe this. I can promise you that you will never be forgotten. As long as I can write and until I get to that wonderful place you are, I will remember. When I get there I wil look forward to giving you one big hug and thank you!
Laura, TT family
February 6, 2012
Was thinking of Jeremy this weekend and sending prayers to his loved ones, parents, son. Never forgotten.
Mike and Pam Dustin
November 17, 2011
Jeremy, you will never be forgotten. I think of you often.
HEROES NEVER DIE, THEY LIVE IN OUR HEARTS FOREVER.
We love, honor, and respect you so very much.
Peggy Childers
November 16, 2011
To the family and friends of Sgt. Jeremy E. Murray:
Please accept my remembrance of Jeremy on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
mom
February 5, 2011
Happy Heavenly birthday son, 33 years ago today, God blessed me with you, I will never find the words to say what a joy you were to raise or the words to explain the pain of losing you so young. I miss you more everyday.
Kim Straker
November 16, 2010
Remembering and honoring the life and service of Sgt. Jeremy E. Murray.
I hope that the many words written about Jeremy on this site help to assure those who love him that he, and they, are not forgotten.
Peggy Childers
November 16, 2010
To the family and friends of Sgt. Jeremy E. Murray:
Remembering Jeremy on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Pam Dustin
November 11, 2010
Jeremy, we just got back from the Veterans Day Parade. Just wanted to let you know I am thinking of you.You will never be forgotten.
with love and respect,
Mike and Pam Dustin
Pam
September 21, 2010
Wow Chad, what a thoughtful message! , It sure is wonderful to know that people will not ever forget Jeremy..... we haven't moved, stop by. Lisa will be here this weekend.
Chad Scott
September 20, 2010
Pam,Harold,and Lisa,I still think about Jeremy a lot even now,I was driving thru Randolph the other day and saw they renamed part of 44 after him.Jeremy was my best friend growing up and I considered you guys my family to.I just want you guy to know Jeremy was the greatest friend I could have ever had,and the best person I knew.He will always be in my thoughts.I love u guys.
Pam Dustin
July 3, 2010
It seems only fitting that I write on this Fourth of July. Without you, your brothers in arems, our veterans, and all branches of the Military, we would not be living the lives that we are today. From freedom of speech and religion, to the very small things that are taken for granted like walking your dog, shopping, going to the beach or just taking a drive, we thank you.
To thank you just doesn't seem enought.
I will HONOR you the rest of my life and I Will Not Forget.
Laurie Warner
June 7, 2010
Pam, Harold and family,
Every morning when I drive to work and come into Randolph I see the road sign tributing Jeremy!!! Seems like only yesterday he was just a little guy - dressed in his camo's... Reading the comments on these pages shows what a truly outstanding man he was and what an impact he had on so many lives.
Love you guys..
May 31, 2010
You are in my thoughts today, man. I just saw that they named a stretch of highway for you, effective today.
Semper Fidelis.
-Conner
Pam Dustin
May 30, 2010
I just wanted you to know that I am thinking of you on this Memorial Day. You will forever be a HERO and will never be forgotten. I think it is a wonderful honor that you have a street named after you.
I would like to think that you are up there in Heaven celbrating yourselves with your brothers in arms.
with love and respect,
Mike and Pam Dustin
Mike and Nadine Finke
May 15, 2010
Dear Friends, Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you prepare to unveil tomorrow the street sign that will memorialize Jeremy forever. Everyone who travels that stretch of road will know that his sacrifice allows them to move about freely in this wonderful country of ours. And we are forever grateful to him. Sincerely, fellow Gold Star Family,
Greg Papin
March 13, 2010
Hey brother, found some old pics from back in the days. Finally got the scanner working again.
Taking care of Chavez or laughing..haha Miss ya brother
March 13, 2010
Good night in Florida (not training)
March 13, 2010
Doing what Marines do best :)
March 13, 2010
Joseph Hamburg
March 3, 2010
Just a quote for those who served in the Marines. "Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference in the world. But, the Marines don't have that problem".
President Ronald Reagan
Joseph Hamburg
March 3, 2010
Hey Brother I was just thinking about some of the good times that we had, shooting buy the pond. Remember when Jake just got his shotgun and he hit himself in the mouth from the recoil. We had some good times I have never forgotten about you brother. This past year I got a memorial tattoo in your honor of the fallen hero boots and rifle like your Dad has on his bike. My son and I were looking through some of my pictures and he me asked who you were and I told him That you were one of my Marine buddys. He said that he wanted to be a Marine too. All I could do was think of the things that your parents had said about you on this page.
You will always be a Hero in my house.
We all miss yuo bro.
Joe Hamburg
A Grateful American
March 2, 2010
Sgt. Jeremy Murray, never forgotten
Always keeping his loved ones in my thoughts and prayers...
"I pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your breavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours, to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of Freedom"
(Abraham Lincoln)
Ryan Gomiscek
February 8, 2010
Hey Murris, was just looking at pictures from our 02 deployment and thought I would come by your page and say hello. Just looked through and saw some messages from the boys and it is so good to see everyone still posting on your page. Even old Dilbert down there. I just am happy we were friends. You will never be forgotten brother.
Kim Straker
February 6, 2010
For Mr & Mrs Murray:
this is a bitter sweet day as you recall the marvellous memory of Jeremy's birth along with the ever present sorrow that any parent would understand - that he is no longer with you.
I can only hope that the years since his passing have brought you some peace as you move along with your own lives - and that you find some comfort from the many words that are left here, many by those who knew and loved Jeremy, and others, such as myself, who only came to know something of his life and the man himself through this memorial site.
I hope you won't mind if I add my birthday wishes, along with my firm belief that this boy you raised to be a good man, a patriotic American and a fine Marine is indeed in your hearts forever - the bond between parents and child is too strong to be divided by his passing. God bless you both, and Jeremy, rest in peace.
February 5, 2010
32 years ago today, we had you, our first born, our son, you always brought us so much joy, You will always be alive in our hearts, we Thank God for you and thank God for our memories. rest in peace. love Mom and Dad
sam fierro
December 7, 2009
Semper Fi Devil, You are still being missed by the ones who knew you. Thank You for your service and your sacrifice will not be forgotten. My children will know about heroes like you and all the others that laid down their life for their country and for freedom. later days.
Pam Dustin
November 26, 2009
I just wanted you to know that on this Thanksgiving Day you will be thought of and we will be giving thanks to you. You will forever be a HERO. There are not enough words to express my true feeling. I can promise you that you will never be forgotten.
with love and respect,
Mike and Pam Dustin
Mike and Pam Dustin
Brett Iversen
November 17, 2009
Murris,
It has been a while now and I am still waiting for that phone call to assemble the "team". I finally got a M4 and everytime I look at it, all the great memories we made comes rushing in.
Now, I am not as lean and doing the civilian tour. (Stop laughing). It is nice sleeping in the same bed every night, but I can't forget the big circus tents flying away in two different countries.(Thanks to the German helicopter pilot and Iraqi dust storms) I miss you alot and the time that we had together will carry me until we meet again.
S/F,
Iversen
Kim Straker
November 17, 2009
November 16 2005. Four years have now passed but the memory of this fine young American remains in the hearts of all who loved him in his lifetime, and beyond. Even those of us who never had the privilege of knowing him personally can empathise with his family and friends and I hope they find some comfort in this memorial site.
April Abreu
November 16, 2009
God Bless you Jeremy and your family. You are in our thoughts today and always. I can't believe its been 4 years.
SP4 Nilburn Stepp
November 16, 2009
Some say the best gift a Marine can give to the Corp is their life in combat. Your sacrifice of life 4 years ago today was a gift to more than just the Corp. Life is a wonderful gift and that gift you gave to America. I want to thank you Jerremy and your family for my gift of Freedom.
Chris and April
May 25, 2009
We wish we would have had the chance to know you, your parents are wonderful so I imagine you were too. Maybe we'll meet one day up high and have the chance to thank you for your sacrifice.
D J Sims
May 25, 2009
Hi Jeremy
I tried to give you some inspirational words of how I am feeling about your loss this Memorial Day weekend. Know that you are so loved and so missed each and every day. I honor you and all of our Heroes today and every day. Your sacrifice for our freedoms will never be forgotten, EVER.
Pam Dustin
May 23, 2009
I just wanted you to know that you are being thought of on this Memorial Day weekend. I hope that you and your brother in arms can feel all the love and thanks being sent your way up there in Heaven. I will be going to the beach on the 31st. I love the beach and I love sitting and watching the waves roll in. The waves, to me, are eternal just as you are and will forever be. Heroes never die, they live is our hearts forever.
Joe Hamburg
May 22, 2009
To the Murray Family, My family and I always have you all in our thoughts and prayers. I am very fortunate to have known Jeremy. We will be celebrating the memories of our fallen brother this weekend. Jeremy will never be forgotten.Semper Fi Brother
Kenna Larra
May 19, 2009
”Honor and Remember” - “Project Compassion” We love our Soldiers! We love our country and we cannot express enough love and compassion to the families of our fallen heroes. War does not discriminate – It breaks our hearts to see the faces of the fallen. We want to give this gift to you. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization! Over 1,450 portraits have been completed and shipped to the parents and or spouse - at no cost as this is a gift from one American to another!
Contact us directly at [email protected] or go to www.heropaintings.com . If you have already had a portrait completed, we pray that you are enjoying the portrait and God Bless You.
Sincerely and Respectfully,
Kenna
May 19, 2009
Conner, thank you for your warm message, as I read it , I found myself thinking , this young man sure did get to know Jeremy. Megan,Ian, Harold ,Lisa and I are doing well, we miss Jeremy all the time, but have so many wonderful memories to hold on to, and then the occasional messages from his many (brothers) that always helps. God Bless you and feel free to contact us anytime we love hearing from you guys. [email protected] love Jeremy's Mom Pam
Conner
May 10, 2009
Sgt. Murray was a fairly quiet Marine. Didn't engage in the silly "sewing-circle" politics or frat-boy shenanigans that inevitably arise in the World's Biggest Boy's Club.
He had a wonderful, pessimistic sense of humor that I immediately took a liking to; once I could get it out of him. Once you got the man to start talking, you got a sense of his deep passion for all things martial: Topics from hunting to ambushes to proposed improvements in Marine Corps Machine Gunnery Doctrine were discussed (and debated) at length. Nearly all conversations away from home ended with discussion or reference to his family.
I was a bit of a "Scalawag" when I served with Jeremy. I had a penchant for scrounging while deployed to foreign countries; anything from fresh bread in Kosovo, to Gin in Djibouti, to nasty copper-still vodka from our Eastern European allies. Sgt. Murray was a stand-up guy, but a pragmatist: He was one of many NCOs that knew what I was up to, but pretended not to. As long as nothing got out of hand and warm bread got shared with cold Marines on a miserable, rainy hilltop, huddled around burning pallets in Godforsaken countries.
It still did not stop him from bestowing the occasional disapproving head-shake and tactful advice to watch my six. ;)
Tomorrow is Memorial Day. I have visited his guest book several times, and could never find the words to express what I really wanted to say. I have thought about him often, and as I raise my own two sons, I think about Megan and Ian, the family he left behind.
Sgt. Jeremy E. Murray:
There is no higher compliment that befits a warrior than this: You were a Professional.
I'll see you on Heaven's Streets, brother.
Joseph Portillo
April 22, 2009
I am ashamed of myself for just learning that Jeremy Murray has passed on. I was in his unit in Iraq with the 24th MEU and had known him well. He was one of the best machine gunners I have ever had the honor to serve with. My heart goes out to his family.
Ray Rowh
April 5, 2009
I didn't know Jeremy or his Family, but I owe my Freedom to them. I'll keep all of you in my Prayers.
Ray Rowh
Joseph Hamburg
March 19, 2009
It was a pleasure to have served with Jeremy. We had a lot of great times.To the Murray family I am sorry for your loss. He was a great Marine, Father,Husband and Friend.Ian and Meggin Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.Sorry that It took so long to get to this page but I just found this page. Murris I'll see you again at the Gates.
Joe Hamburg
Chris and April Abreu
November 16, 2008
Murray Family,
We just wanted to let you know that you are in our thoughts today.
Peggy Childers
November 16, 2008
To the family of Sgt. Jeremy E. Murray:
Jeremy gave the ultimate sacrifice and will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. I cannot and will not let our fallen heroes be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
In Memory of Jeremy ~ (Debra Estep)
Debra Estep - Aleandri
November 16, 2008
Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers.
The Wind on The Downs
“I like to think of you as brown and tall,
As strong and living as you used to be,
In khaki tunic, Sam Brown belt and all,
And standing there and laughing down at me.
Because they tell me, dear, that you are dead,
Because I can no longer see your face,
You have not died, it is not true, instead
You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe;
I hear you laughing as you used to do,
Yet loving all the things I think of you;
And knowing you are happy, should I grieve?
You follow and are watchful where I go.”
(Written by Marian Allen during World War l )
Two lines that I wish you to keep near your heart…….
“You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe”
I did not know Jeremy, but I am remembering
his service and sacrifice. He is my hero. !
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
The Other Side
i'm over on the other side
where life and death softly divide.
left my skin and bones behind
now i'm over on the other side.
can you feel me there with you?
my breath is gone but i'm not through.
loved you then and i still do
from over on the other side.
i can fly. really fly.
below the earth ... all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.
it's good here on the other side.
the sweetest songs...the bluest skies.
thank you for the tears you cried
but it's good here on the other side.
i can fly. really fly. below the earth...all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side
the world is smaller than a needle's eye.
where life and death softly divide.
when you leave your skin and bones behind
i'll be waiting on the other side.
i can fly. really fly. below the earth ... all through the sky.
go tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.
Song lyrics by Don Conoscenti
C Desert Muse/SESAC
www.donconoscenti.com
(Used with permission)
“I hope it brings great comfort to any and all.
Peace on you. DonCon” 4-2008
The Other Side –
(To hear the song)
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol
Sincerely,
Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom SSgt Vince – Lackland AFB
Proud Air Force MIL SrA Dana – Randolph AFB
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55
Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
http://tinyurl.com/6gey8b
.
Janelle Watts
November 14, 2008
Thinking of the Murray family.... 3 years .... it's hard to believe it's been 3 years.
Hugs to all,
Laura, Proud Marine Mom
November 10, 2008
Today is the birthday of the United States Marine Corps. Tomorrow is Veterans Day. May these days not pass without paying tribute to Jeremy. Our hero and his sacrifice for freedom will never be forgotten.
The Summit Choral Society
November 1, 2008
In Remembrance, a tribute concert for Sgt. Jeremy E. Murray on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008 in Akron, Ohio.
Join the Summit Choral Society on Saturday, November 8 at 7:30 p.m. at historic St. Bernard Church in downtown Akron as the Masterworks Chorale presents "In Remembrance" -- a concert combining the powers of music and art to remember and pay tribute to Northeast Ohio's service men and women who have lost their lives in Iraq and Afghanistan. Portrait artist William Rollins will display the portraits he has drawn of these soldiers as a personal tribute to each man and woman. The families of these fallen heroes have been personally invited to attend this memorial concert with complimentary tickets and a place of honor in the audience.
For more information, visit http://www.summitchoralsociety.org
MacDaniel
October 31, 2008
To the Murray family,
I know there are no words to say, except how sorry I am for your loss. May you hold Jeremys' memory in your heart and please remember he shall never be forgotten.
...For you every single soldier
Those who served so honorable
Your life was forever altered
While I’m home safe and free
I stand with grateful admiration
I stand respectful and so proud
I know I’m only a civilian
And I don’t even know if it’s allowed.
But I salute you; allow me the honor
to salute you with permission let me say
Even though I hold no rank know that from my heart
My humble gratitude comes from the deepest part.
I salute you.
Suzanne MacDaniel
A Proud Aunt
Sgt. David M.Fisher
KIA 12/1/04
Jeannie Tolle
October 31, 2008
Please accept my sincere sympathy for the loss of Sgt. Jeremy Murray. I hope your memories bring you comfort. May God bless your family. Jeremy will never be forgotten.
Proud Grandmother of,
Pfc. Aaron J. Ward
4/28/89 - 5/6/08 KIA Anbar, Iraq
Henryk Zaleski (USN-Ret)
October 31, 2008
Rest in peace, paid in full.
Adam Ralston
September 4, 2008
Hey Murray just sitting here at work thinking about you and wanted to drop you a line. I am headed up to see your parents on 13 SEP 2008. Things here are ok talked to Dave the other day he misses you a great deal as well. You are always with me Brother! I miss you!
Janelle & Jim
June 15, 2008
Thinking of you on Fathers' Day today Jeremy. You are missed.
D J Sims
May 25, 2008
Jeremy, thinking of you and your family on this Memorial Day Weekend. I thank you for your service to our country and your sacrifice for our continued freedom. You are never far from my thoughts and prayers. I know you are watching over all your military brothers and sisters. May you continue to rest in peace knowing that you are loved and missed not only by your family and friends, but also by your extended military family.
May 17, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Sgt Murray!
kim Straker
May 4, 2008
I thought I saw just the hint of a smile in this photo of Jeremy Murray but I also see calm assurance there, the look usually found in someone who considers the whole situation and then acts - a quality which is useful in many situations, but which is an invaluable asset in a serving soldier.
There's no doubt that he was just the man you would want covering your back in a tight spot.
Mr Murray - you said that the only mistake you made was in never serving. Sir, may I gently disagree with you? Heroes aren't only found in uniform. Those who wait at home, doing their level best to carry on as normal, show courage aplenty. You and Mrs. Murray gave your country the wonderful gift of a special man who proudly wore the title of United States Marine and that's a gift beyond price.
Rest in Peace Sgt. Jeremy Murray
Semper Fi
Janelle & Jim
February 5, 2008
Thinking of you on your birthday, Murray. You will never be forgotten.
Semper Fi,
Pam Dustin
February 5, 2008
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JEREMY! CELEBRATE WITH YOUR BROTHERS IN ARMS. I CAN JUST IMAGINE THE PARTY!! PLEASE KNOW THAT YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTEN. THANK YOU SEEMS SO LITTLE, BUT I DO THANK YOU , JEREMY. AGAIN, CELEBRAT YOURSELF!
Adam Ralston
January 15, 2008
R.I.P. Brother! I am sorry that I am just now writing to you. I talked to Pantel today and was just catching up. I asked if he knew where you were and he then informed me of what happened. I am so very sorry.
For those of you that don't know me I served with Jeremy in Ft Lewis at Second Ranger Battalion. He was a good friend and one hell of a Ranger. You will not be forgotten!
D J Sims
December 25, 2007
Merry Christmas Jeremy. You are still so missed and thought of by so many of your family and friends. Just wanted you to know I was thinking of you today, this most beloved of holidays.
Dana Morrison
November 17, 2007
May God bless all of you! Sgt. Murray will never be forgotten, he will always be a hero!
April Abreu
November 16, 2007
You are not forgotten Jeremy. We love and will always remember you.
November 16, 2007
Harold, Pam and family,
Although your pain is present everyday; today it is a freshly opened wound again. Please know you and your entire family are in our thoughts and prayers for peace and comfort. Always proud and standing strong.
Jeremy's sacrifice and service will never be forgotten ...
Love and God bless
Mark & Irma McVicker
August 2, 2007
If this person can stand in battle to ensure my freedom, then I will stand in grief with his/her family to honor him/her. For every fallen HERO there is a bright star that shines in the evening sky to remind us of the cherished gift we were given – even if for too short a time.
My heart breaks again as I sign yet another guest book of another courageous young soldier who gave their life so selflessly. I wish I never found myself in a position to have to sign another guest book for the rest of my life, but I promised LE RON A. WILSON (a dear friend KIA 7/6/07, 18yrs old) that neither he nor any like him would be forgotten and so I will continue until the day there is no longer the need.
PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)
July 24, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Sgt Murray and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Bert Holler
July 23, 2007
We are so sorry for your loss. Jeremy stands as a hero in the finest traditions of the United States Marine Corps. Please accept our prayers and sympathy during this hard time. On January 22, 2007 we lost our son-in-law in Iraq. Spec. Nicholas Brown was in 1st Cavalry Division and loved being a soldier. He left behind a young wife and a newborn son. Their life verse is Joshua 1:9. It has given us some peace and guidance, I hope it will help you too. Thank you,
Dean Weeks
May 19, 2007
Dear Family of Sgt. Jeremy Murray,
My name is Dean Weeks, and served with your son, husband, and father. He is what every Marine NCO espired to. While in Iraq, with 2/2 He helped to lead our CAG team to a safe return home, as well as a successful deployment. I was there for the funeral, and I want you to know that both he and you will remain in the prayers of my wife and I forever. I look forward to the day when I can sit down and talk to you about the incredible influence he had on me, and the way he lead Marines. I wish only the best for this family, and I will always remember Sgt. Jeremy Murray.
Lani gregory
May 2, 2007
HI my name is Lani and i am torey murray's best frien and i love torey like a sister and she is a great girl and her uncle was so cool and he was very brave and this i scoming form the heart.
jake mccloskey
March 20, 2007
Dear Murray family
My name is jake I had the great honor of being jeremy's freind when I was in 2/2 golf company wpns plt . anyone who has ever known jeremy knows what kind of impact he leaves on a life on my second tour I was with 2/5 an no mater how bad it got I would wounder what murray would do an I would some how get out of it I came back from my third trip to Iraq an I tryed to find my 2/2 freinds I found out that some time as I was getting back from my second trip that sgt murray was gone . Meagn .Ian . I am so sorry for your loss jeremy loved you guys so much he always talked about you Ian your Dad was the greatest marine I have ever known or ever will know .
Semper FI. my freind hope to get the team back together up in haven some day Jake
Mandy Moneypenny
January 23, 2007
Harold,Pam,Lisa,Torey,Cody,Austin, Megan and Ian~
My heart goes out to all of you. I can't even imagine how hard the last year and 2 months have been for all of you. I think of everyone of you everyday. You are always in my thoughts and prayers. Sgt. Jeremy Murray is a real life HERO!
My love to all the Murray family.
Love Mandy Moneypenny
TERRY & GAIL SAVANICH
December 4, 2006
PAM, HAROLD AND FAMILY,
IT HAS BEEN A LITTLE OVER A YEAR NOW SINCE JEREMY GAVE HIS ALL FOR OUR GREAT COUNTRY. I THINK OF HIM AND YOUR FAMILY EVERY DAY AND I THANK HIM AND ALL OUR SERVICE MEN AND WOMEN WHO ARE FIGHTING FOR AND GIVING THEIR ALL FOR OUR FREEDOM. THIS, I KNOW HAS BEEN A VERY HARD TIME FOR ALL OF YOU. PAM, YOU KNOW TERRY AND I ARE HERE FOR YOU IF YOU NEED US. WE LOVE YOU.
TERRY & GAIL
Carey Meissner Gold Star Mom
November 16, 2006
Harold, Pam and Family,
You're in my thoughts and prayers today. Your family is extra special to me. Eventhough we met each other through very sad circumstances, I'm so glad we met. (I think God had something to do with that!) Having you as friends has helped me through my loss of Danny. I sure hope Jeremy and Danny have met each other by now. I'm sending you all a big hug and I'm praying for you.
Garnet Jenkins
November 16, 2006
In remembrance of Sgt. Jeremy E. Murray, on this first anniversary of the day he gave his life for our Country and for Freedom.
May Jeremy, rest safely in the Loving Care of God and know that he is a True American hero, that shall NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
I Pray that God's Loving Grace and Comfort will continue to be with the Murray family.
There will never be enough ways, to humbly thank these Heroes, for their Supreme Sacrifice,
My brother among them. KIA-Vietnam 1967.
May you find peace in knowing the love and memories you have of Jeremy, will remain in your heart forever.
I am deeply sorry for your loss.
Debra Estep
November 11, 2006
Dear Family and Friends of Jeremy,
Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Lisa Murray
September 22, 2006
Hello my name is Lisa Murray, I am Jeremy's sister. I've not said much to any about my brothers death. Jeremy was my hero all my life I looked up to him my whole life and miss him greatly everyday. I would like to thank everyone that has signed this book or had some part in the memorials to my brother it has meant alot to myself and our whole family.
erik frederiksen
July 10, 2006
my friend.. you would not belive in such small ways how you touched people .. thanks you and god bless.. u .. and your family..
Allison Kitchens
May 22, 2006
Hi my name is allison you know me!
I just wanted to say i an very sorry
he ment alot to torey and you!
ROBYN GARSIDE
May 21, 2006
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I HAVE JUST LEARNED OF YOUR GREAT LOSS AND WISH TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES. PLEASE KNOW THAT THERE ARE PEOPLE OUT HERE WHO DO CARE AND YOUR HERO WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. HOLD TIGHT TO YOUR TREASURED MEMORIES THAT HIS SPECIAL SMILE MAY CONTINUE TO SHINE ON FOR YOUR LITTLE ONE. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. STAY STRONG AND GODSPEED. SEMPER FI
A MARINE MOM
samantha short
April 28, 2006
Hi my name is sam and im torey's best friend and i herd about your lost and i wanted to say im very sorry.
Lani
April 26, 2006
Hi my name is Lani and I think that you did a great thing about going to the army and that even though I did not know you I loved you
Ashley
April 26, 2006
Hi its is Ashley I know you loved him we all did as a son,a father,a friend,a uncel and a husband.You and your family will always be with me.
anna deangelis
April 26, 2006
hi it is anna i hope you guy are not loney with out him and will miss him all of your life and cry when you read about him bye hope you miss him bye
Torey Murray
April 26, 2006
Hey grandma my friends and me are going to sign this book Love You Torey
Brett Iversen
April 2, 2006
To the family of Sgt Jeremy E. Murray: I can not begin to express how sorry I am about your loss. I had the pleasure of serving a couple of years with Murris at 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marines. I will never forget the many memories that we made in the far corners of the world. To Ian, your father was the best of the best. Semper Fi, Murris
ALBERT CARNAHAN
February 25, 2006
GOD DAMN I LOVE YOU SO MUCH I CANT BELIEVE THAT YOU ARE GONE I WILL MISS YOU SO MUCH
SGT ALBERT CARNAHAN 2/2 GOLF CO 2ND PLT
Matthew Oconnell
February 24, 2006
To the family and friends of Jeremy. I had the honor to serve with him in 2/2 Golf Co, he is a outstanding Marine and always will be. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends.
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
February 18, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the Murray family in the loss of Jeremy. I did not know Jeremy, but my heart is broken and I am saddened for your loss of such a fine young person and hero. May God bring you peace in your heart as you reflect on all the wonderful memories you hold so close. Please know that you are in my heart and prayers.
I send each of you a hug from the most inner part of my heart.
Love and Peace
Tom
To live in the hearts
of those you leave behind
is never to die"
~Robert Orr~
Dusty Roeder
February 7, 2006
Well I have just recently returned from Afghanistan and Iraq to find out that my long time partner in crime is gone. I am so heartbroken to know that I will never get to see my friend again. Pam and Harold were like second parents to about 8 of us aspiring military boys growing up. The trips to West Branch and going to the woods to pretend we were the best of the best. I will always remember the impact Jeremy had in my life as well as the rest of the group. I hope that wherever he is he's looking down at all of us who loved him saying lock it up and stand tall everything will be alright. My deepest sympathy goes out to the whole family. I am so sorry this happend. I love you guys.
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