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Cpl. Christopher Edward Murphy, 21, of the United States Army, formerly of Gladys, died Saturday, May 12, 2007 in Al Taga, Iraq.
Born Oct. 18, 1985, in Barnstable, Mass., he was a son of Rosemary Murphy Balian and Darryl Balian.
He was a graduate of the class of 2004, at William Campbell High School and a varsity member of the 2002 Virginia State Football Championship Team, a member of the Unity in the Seven Hills Church and was stationed out of Fort Drum, N.Y., a member of D-Company 431st Infantry Battalion 2nd BCT 10th Mountain Div. in the United States Army.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by two brothers, William and James Bennett of Gladys; one sister, Shawna Murphy of Gladys; his paternal grandfather, Artin Balian of Cape Cod, Mass.; maternal grandparents, George and Judith Bennett of Gladys; great-grandmother, Mary Bennett of Gladys; a number of aunts, uncles and cousins.
A funeral service will be conducted at 3 p. m. Sunday, May 27, 2007, in William Campbell High School Gymnasium, conducted by the Rev. Nancy Purcell. The 10th Mountain Division of Fort Drum, will conduct military honors and escort. Interment will be in the Arlington National Cemetery at 3 p.m. Tuesday, May 29, 2007.
The family will have a reception following the service at the Gladys Community Center, 135 Long Island Road, and other times will receive friends at the grandparent's home, George and Judith Bennett, 900 Gladys Road, Gladys.
The family suggests that those wishing to make memorials consider the College Memorial Fund, c/o Unity in the Seven Hills, 3522 Campbell Ave., Lynchburg, VA 24501.
Finch & Finch Inc. Funeral and Cremation Service, Gladys, is in charge of the arrangements.
To send condolences, please visitwww.finchandfinchfuneralservice.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Christopher Murphy
Charlie Gili
February 1, 2021
Hello,
We realize that we are very late to express our deepest condolences, but we wanted to let your family and friends know that we will be sending Care Packages to deployed troops this week and several of these will be dedicated to your loved one. Each package will carry the name, photo and hometown of Christopher Edward Murphy US Army Corporal.
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, their families and friends and 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
amy watkins
February 8, 2015
rest in peace Christopher forever in my thoughts. Peace be with the family
Amy Watkins
February 8, 2015
I know Christopher passed away eight years ago but i literately just found out today due to the fact that I have been out of touch from everyone back home for a very long time. I knew the murphy/bennett family when i was way younger in highschool. our familys did boy scouts together back on cape cod. and our familys were friends. I remember going on a camping trip with the murphys and chris will and I sitting by the camp fire eating aunt sharrons home made clam chowder. good memories from a very long time ago. I was a very good friend of christophers sister Shawna as well. i kinda fell off the map for a long time due to personal reasons but I wanted to take the time to write this and just to pay my condolences to the family. I am soo soo saddend to hear of this and I wish the family peace. i remember chris as a very happy out going guy always with a big smile on his face :) my deepest sympathys forever remembered never forgotten
Peggy Childers
May 12, 2012
To the family and friends of Pfc. Christopher E. Murphy:
Always remembering Christopher. "Some gave all."
Todd Ferguson
May 29, 2011
I remember laughing and joking around in Iraq together brother... You are truly be missed.
Rosemary Balian
May 13, 2011
We miss you, Chris. I Thank everyone that remembers Chris. Please don't forget. Mom.
Peggy Childers
May 12, 2011
To the family and friends of Pfc. Christopher E. Murphy:
Please accept my remembrance of Christopher on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Paul Farrell
March 16, 2011
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Rosemary Balian
February 20, 2011
Dear Chris, I cannot wait for the day when I can see you and love up on you again. The hole in my heart is big for you and as the new year starts for all, I still hurt inside for the old days.
Love, Mom
Rosemary Balian
May 19, 2010
Chris, I love you and miss you dearly. I still have your Mother's Day Coupon Book you gave me in elementary school. Oh how I wish God would allow me to 'cash in' the coupon that allows me one free hug. Thinking of you always. Love, Mom.
Peggy Childers
May 12, 2010
To the family and friends of Pfc. Christopher E. Murphy:
Remembering Christopher 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
Wil Bennett
March 24, 2010
My name is Wil Bennett. I am Chris Murphy's younger brother. Its been almost 3 years since he was taken from us...and it still hurts like i just found out yesterday...i miss him. One thing that i will always be eternally gratefully for, is that i had an opportunity to speak to him on the phone 2 days before he died. I remember thinking at the time how unusual it was, since everytime he called he never wanted to talk to me. however, this time it was different. we spoke for almost 45 minutes. the longest phone conversation i ever had with him. Mostly talking about nothing important at all, but ill never forget the last thing I ever said to him. I told him, "chris, i love you, everyone loves you, and were real proud of you for what youre doing over there. just please make sure you come home safe."
It was the first time in my life i ever told him i loved him, and i am so grateful for that opportunity..ive read every article from this guestbook, and from the bottom of my heart i want to thank you all. its so nice to now that people are thinking about him, even people he didnt know(he looooved attention lol). thank you guys so much!
~Wil Bennett~
September 26, 2009
I would like to contact others concerning Chris but cannot do so because the Guestbook requires an email. I am sorry if this is too invasive.
I created this email expressly for these purposes.
[email protected]
Thank you for using this for Chris's purposes.
September 26, 2009
Please, please tell me he is Not Forgotten.... May in 2007... it is 2009.
Is it just me? His Mom?
Please don't tell me so because I will counter that ALL our veterans need to be remembered. NOT JUST CHRIS.
Please don't forget him.... I know his name won't be there...
But his sacrifice and as of so many others should live on.
When you watch a TV show tonight, know you are free to do so because of our veterans.
Truthfully, yes, I miss Chris, but I have learned in the aftermath that there are sooooo many soldiers in wars out there before him that sacrificed.
I will always:
Buy that little flower that they offer for Veterans.
Salute those and honor those flags that are everywhere on Memorial Day.
Honor the flag.
Remember all the Veterans: Not Just Chris
Continue to complete Chris in Honor for community projects.
Please do so. Fly the flag.
Remember.
I will let this site go....it is the way of all things... but I will say this as his Mom.
SGT Green of Bedford gave me the greatest honor of naming his cadet program in Chris' name.
It's not the flags that flew over the White House. It's not the dinner I turned down with President Bush. It's not the accolades according to him....
It's you....
Just you.
Remember him and do something special for sommeone in you life in his name. Just once.
You will reap rewards.
Love,
Rosemary M. Balian
Chris's Mom
Peggy Childers
May 12, 2009
To the family of Pfc. Christopher E. Murphy:
Christopher 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
Kenna Larra
January 22, 2009
We love our Soldiers! We love our country and we cannot express enough love and compassion to the families. War does not discriminate – It breaks my heart to see the faces of the fallen. We want to give this gift to you. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization! Over 1,300 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,
Kenna
Rosemary Balian
July 12, 2008
I am Corpral Fst Class Murphy's Mother. To all, I Thank each and evey one of you. I must admit that I do still hurt and it's taken be about a year to even come to grips with missing my son. He died bravely and I do acknowledge that I do accept that but I do admit that I am humbly still missing my son....it is something that I still have to come to admit despite his sudden acceptance of the news. Thank You to all that have supported his memory.
June 26, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Pfc Murphy!
In Memory of Christopher ~ (Debra Estep)
May 12, 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 Christopher, but I am remembering
his service. 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
Visit this link to hear the song.
The Other Side –
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol
Sincerely,
Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom and MIL
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55
Please contact me and I will email you back a copy of my
Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
March 27, 2008
Murphy near Baghdad
Aldo Galeana
March 27, 2008
Hello, not a single day goes by, I see the face of a young Soldier and it reminds me of the people we lost. I still rememer his smile and the way he laughter. My name is Aldo Galeana and I was Murphy's First Sergeant. He was a great kid, and a very good Soldier. You should be proud that you raised a fine young brave man. We where in a tough place and things happend every day, but still he continued to do his job.
Mickey Arnette (Proud Mother of a Fallen Hero SSG Jason R Arnette KIA 4/1/2007
January 6, 2008
To the Family of Christopher: My heart and prayers go out to you. Christopher will always be a hero to me. My son was with the 2/14 10th Mtn who worked closely with the 4-31st. God bless You and may you find peace.
Debbie Elam
November 13, 2007
My name is Debbie Elam and I am the Chairman for the Virginia Memorial Quilt Project. Our Volunteers would like present the immediate family of each fallen soldier with connections to the State of Virginia with a numbered memorial quilt. Please contact me at the following:
Debbie Elam, Chairman
Virginia Memorial Quilt Project
2621 Linbrook Drive
Richmond, VA 23228
or you can call my home number - 804-379-3817 or email me at [email protected]. You can view our work on www.vmqp.com. We hope to hear from you soon! God Bless.
August 16, 2007
There is nothing that I can say or do to take away the pain or bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer you and your family my heart felt condolences. I also offer you my prayers that in time the pain will easy and the memories of your HERO will carry you through each day and night. I want to thank your HERO, for his/her selfless act of becoming a member of the armed forces, his/her willingness to defend the United States of America, all that we hold sacred and for the sacrifice that will forever be etched in the memories of all those who knew him/her. Though tears can never bring him/her back, we hope that our tears express our gratitude for the sacrifice that he/she made and our sorrow at his/her passing. I believe for every fallen HERO there is a star shining brightly up above to remind us of the precious gift we were given.
Your mission on earth is complete and you are now a member of GOD’s Heavenly armed forces. Stand down brave warrior and take your rightful place in Heaven with all the HEROES who have passed before.
I made a special promise to LE RON A. WILSON, a dear family friend who joined the Army with three other friends, one of whom is my son (Le Ron was killed in action on 07/06/07 at the age of 18) on the day he was laid to rest as I touched his coffin, that I would never forget him nor would I forget those that gave their lives for our country before him, with him and after him and so when I came across www.legacy.com, I thought what a great way to keep my promise to Le Ron, so I will continue to leave tributes in each guest book until the day there is no longer the need to leave these tributes to a FALLEN HERO.
REST IN PEACE, HERO, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!
PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Currently stationed in Germany
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)
August 14, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Pfc Murphy and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Debbie Elam
July 7, 2007
My name is Debbie Elam and I am the Chairman of the Virginia Memorial Quilt Project. Our Project's Mission is to present the immediate family of each fallen soldier from the State of Virginia in the Iraqi War with a numbered memorial quilt. Please contact me at
Debbie Elam, Chairman
Virginia Memorial Quilt Project
2621 Linbrook Drive
Richmond, VA 23228
phone 804-379-3817
or you can email me at [email protected]. We hope to hear from you soon. God Bless your family and friends.
June 21, 2007
“Soldier”
Written to Honor the Service of Our Fallen Soldiers
Soldiers write history…they pay the price
Many miles distant, you live the life
Entered the Battle of our own free will
Out of Duty for Country, and we’d do it still
We hope and pray that all will find peace
In God, in the flag, in memories of valor
Gone now, our pride and courage you see
“An Army of One” our motto forever
Willing to risk all for love of our Brothers
We’re still Your Soldiers…and we showed the way
Our Lives too short, now pray for the others
Lived free died Heroes in lands far away
Deep within souls all cherished our Service
We’ll always have what some never know
Courage and Honor, our names forever
Lived life with purpose…just our time to go
We march in the Heavens with Honor and Glory
Missions accomplished we fought the Good Fight
Many years from now…we’ll tell the full story
Until that Day we will live in the Light
Our lives we laid down in a land far away
Still watching o’er you this night and by day
No need to talk…just know we are with you
There in your hearts and we hear what you pray
Yes we are your soldiers
Our lives we laid down
Still We guard o’er you
Still Duty bound
Entered the Battle of our own free will
Out of Duty for Country, and we’d do it still
We’ll always have what some never know
Lived life with purpose…it was our time to go
ROBYN Garside
June 3, 2007
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. PLEASE ACCEPT MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES FOR YOUR GREAT LOSS. 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. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. GODSPEED AND SEMPER FI.
A PROUD MARINE MOM
Faith Balian- Bryson
May 31, 2007
Dear Darryl, Rose , Shawna, Will, and Jimmy,
I am honored to have been present at the memorial services for this fine, brave young soldier. I regret not having met Christopher before now, but you have so generously shared him with all who were present this last weekend. He placed love of country, the mission, and his comrades above self. Although his time here was brief, he left a lifetime of love.
My condolences during this saddest of times,
Veronica
May 30, 2007
I am a member of Soldiers' Angels and wanted to tell the family I am sorry for the loss of your son and am humbled by his sacrifice for the protection of the world. I am praying for you.
michelle parrish
May 29, 2007
i am sorry that i never got the chance to talk to you but you were in my thoughts and prayers. you were chosen to be my adoptive soilder. i found out a week and a half later that you were killed. i had started to write you your first letter. i hate that you will not get it. just know that alot of people loved you and are very, very proud of you. i would like to thank you for your bravery and courage. god bless you and your family......rest in peace.....
May 28, 2007
To the Family and Friends of this Soldier:
I will stand in grief with this soldier's family to honor him. 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 guestbook for the rest of my life, but I promised Brent that neither he nor any like him would be forgotten and so I will continue until the day there is no longer the need.
We lost our son SFC Brent A. Adams on 12/1/05 and it seems like yesterday. I wish so badly there were things I could say to you right now to make the pain you are feeling go away, but I know first hand there simply are no words that will bring you the comfort and peace your heart aches for. Just know that you are not alone. My heart, thoughts, and prayers are with you all as you go through this tragedy moment by moment and as you mourn this loss.
We don't know each other, will probably never meet, but will forever be united in the loss of our Heroes. We have, unfortunately joined a group none of us wanted to join, an ever-growing group of families in this situation. May God grant you peace and strength to get through this and be able once again to smile at a memory rather than have only the tears that flow so easily now. To be so proud of your loved one and so saddened at the same time is a mix of emotions very difficult to deal with as our hearts both burst with pride and pain together.
I am sorry that I never knew your soldier personally. While they can never be replaced, neither will they ever be forgotten. You must trust that sometime, someday the loving memories you have will help to sustain you and help you go on. This courageous soldier will forever be your Angel watching over you all for the rest of your lives. It's what brings me some measure of peace and comfort and I hope it will you as well.
To his family and friends in pain, I offer this comfort: When you find yourself in that dark sorrowful place, think not only of how you will miss him, but instead recall the years, days, hours and minutes gifted to you by his presence. The one thing that cannot be taken from you is your wonderful memories that now will mean more than ever.
If you ever want to talk, I'm only an e:mail away and would love for you to tell me more about your Hero.
God Bless this soldier and family who gave all and God Bless legacy.com for setting up this site where families can so quickly share their condolences and prayers with others like themselves.
Proud Parents of SFC Brent A. Adams, KIA, 12/1/05, Ramadi, Iraq
Pam and Bill Adams, Lancaster, PA
Jane Best
May 27, 2007
May the love of friends and family support you at this difficult time! Rosemary, if there is anything I can do to help out I am just a call away! My love to all of you!
Porter
May 26, 2007
Another Day... Another Battle... Another Brave Defender has shown COURAGE and CHARACTER! This HERO has given hopes, has given dreams, has given All!
Cpl. Murphy, you have given far more than I have and you have sacrificed much more than I have. In your Brave stand you have given everything that you have and that you are! I THANK YOU!! I THANK YOUR FAMILY!!
Today as the dawn turns to dusk, the bugle will sound and the cannon will fire! The flag will be lowered to honor your sacrifice!
I will raise my right hand to meet the corner of my brow and I will stand ever so quietly, thanking you with all that I have to offer at that single monumental moment in time...I WILL SALUTE! I WILL REMEMBER YOU TODAY!
I WILL NOT FORGET WHAT YOU HAVE GIVEN FOR YOUR COUNTRY!! I WISH YOU WELL!
-Ret. Sgt. Porter (USAF)
Caleb Maxey
May 25, 2007
Jimmy,Will and the the rest of the family i just want to say i'm sorry for your loss and that chris died making the world a better place.
Mary Cruise
May 24, 2007
I didnt know your son personaly but he is a brother to my husband. Your son was in my husband unit so to this we are family ! Please know that the hearts of all 4th Battalion 31st Infantry is with you in the lose of your son an there brother in arms. Please know your son wont ever be forgotten for his sacrafice. "PRO PATRIA" God Bless you know have a Angel with Camouflage wings!
Valerie Martin
May 24, 2007
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Eileen Fennell (PGR)
May 22, 2007
May GOD Bless you and offer you comfort during your time of loss. We thank you for raising a son brave enough to offer to serve his country, his ultimate service will not be forgotten.
Pamela Jungersen
May 22, 2007
Mrs. Balien,
You were Kurtis' favorite Science teacher at Dunbar. He learned so much from you and you sparked his interest in science. We are very sorry to hear about your son. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
May 22, 2007
We're sorry about your loss and want to thank you for raising a son who gave his life so we could all have the freedom we enjoy.
Tom Gugliuzza
May 22, 2007
My heartfelt sympathy to the Murphy family in the loss of Christopher. I did not know Christopher, 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. My heart was touched by the many wonderful/beautiful things written about you. Christopher you are my hero and you will NEVER be forgotten. I live close to ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY and I visit there frequently. I promise each time I am at ANC I will visit/honor Christopher.
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~
Patricia Hubbard
May 21, 2007
God bless all of you throughout the coming week as you honor Christopher for the great sacrifice he has made for his country. I, too, have a son in Iraq just a few miles south of yours in Iskandariyah. I agonize over every press release that mentions any town in that triangle. I am so sorry that my relief when the unit involved was finally announced was at the expense of your family. I have read the local articles and seen you on the tv and I want to commend you for the peace and strength that you have shown. It honors both Christopher and God. Your son was a man of courage--a true American hero.
Phil & Shannon Nelson
May 20, 2007
To the family and friends:
1 Peter 5:7 Cast all your cares on him for he cares for you. May the grace of god be with you in the days ahead and may you fully trust in him. God Bless you!
Walter Foster
May 20, 2007
I used to wonder how a person got through losing a child. Last October 18, I found out. My oldest son and namesake was killed in a commercial fishing accident (60) nautical miles south of the Aleutian Islands in the North Pacific. Family, friends, compassionate people, but most of all a loving and merciful God gets you through.
I know all about waiting for the body of a son to get home for burial. After (9) agonizing days my son was home. It may sound weird, but it was comforting to see him. Of a crew of (4) there was (1) survivor. One young man's body was never recovered. I suspect you will experience the same relief when your son gets home.
Today's young people are a different breed. They take chances and go in harm's way. My son loved life. He worked hard, played hard, and died hard. Yet he was doing something he loved. My son and I knew his job was dangerous. Sound like anyone you know? I'm sure you and your son knew the danger of being in Iraq. I know my son was happy at what he did. If he had lived to be an old man - he truely could have said - "I've been there -done that". Sound like anyone you know?
While our sons died differently - (2) young men are gone. Let's find comfort in the fact that they're both with their God in Heaven and safe forever from the storms of life and that on a GREAT DAY we'll see them again.
God's blessings on all of you - may you find strength and comfort always in Him.
Walter Foster
Concord, VA
Randy Brown
May 20, 2007
Im a former marine my son is a marine ,purble heart awarded from iraq i send our sympathy and sorrow of a loss of a fine outstanding soldier, an son,thank u for youre services,god bles u
Beth Tucker
May 19, 2007
My deepest condolences to the family. My Son attended school with Chris, from elementary to graduating with him in 2004 from William Campbell High.
May you find comfort in each other & in the Lord always. God Bless you all.
Randolph Knipp
May 19, 2007
I honor and respect you for your loss and share in your grief. Christopher has honored his family and his country beyond measure and appreciation. God bless you all, and be with you during this time of sadness. Remember Christopher with pride, and rest assured the nation joins you in the memory of his service.
May 19, 2007
Paryers are with you during this sad time. I would like to say Thank You! to the family for sharing your loved one with this country and Christopher Thank You! for giving your life so others may have freedom. You have given the greatest gift. May you all find strength to heal during this time of sorrow. Christopher will not be forgotten!!!!
Tom Martin
May 19, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Toni Mitchell
May 19, 2007
Dearest Murphy Family~
I want to express my heartfelt condolences for the loss of your loved one, PFC Chirstopher.
Although I realize words cannot ease the pain I do hope you find some comfort in knowing you are in the thoughts and prayers of so very many who truly care.
In honor of a true hero, PFC Christopher E. Murphy, he will never be forgotten!
Keep the Faith!!
Sincerely,
Julie Patton
May 19, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I did not know Christopher, but I can tell that he loved his country and his family. God Bless.
Carl Saunders
May 19, 2007
My condolences to the family and I salute the Hero, who served his country well. Blessings,
Carl Saunders
LINDA CARR
May 18, 2007
I DID NOT HAVE THE HONOR OF KNOWING CHRISTOPHER,BUT I HAVE YOUR FAMILY IN MY PRAYERS. THANKS YOU CHRISTOPHER FOR GIVING YOUR LIFE FOR OUR FREEDOM.
Joanne Goldman
May 18, 2007
Our love and prayers go to all of you on your tragic loss. You now have a bright, shining star in the heavens smiling down on you all. Our love to you and we love you!!! Joanne and Henry, Norwell, MA
Sherry Clark
May 18, 2007
I knew Christopher as he was growing up and I am very proud of the fine man he grew to be. I love him and will miss him dearly.
Tammy Warren
May 17, 2007
May God comfort you at this time & in the days,weeks & monthes that follow. Christopher is a true American HERO! Thank you for your bravery,courage,dedication & sacrifices. You will never be forgotten!
Proud Soldiers' Angel
Diana Scarfo
May 17, 2007
My prayers are with you at this time. My deepest appreciation for the sacrifice by you and your son have made for me, my family and our country so that I may live and worship in freedom. God will heal your sorrow....Chris is now at home with The Lord. Member of The Soldiers Angels
Martha Neyman, Soldiers' Angels
May 17, 2007
All gave some, some gave all - Christopher is one of the latter. He gave all protecting his country. He will never be forgotten. May God bless you all.
Lisa Kirsch..Official Soldiers Angel
May 17, 2007
My deepest sympathy and prayers go out to you and your family. He truly was a Hero in all our lives.
Sue Abshire
May 17, 2007
Our world is a safer place because of brave, selfless warriors like Christopher. We will never forget his sacrifice. Our hearts and prayers are with his family and friends at this time of deep sorrow.
Proud Member of Soldiers' Angels
Rick Langenbrunner
May 16, 2007
To the family and friends of Pfc Christopher E. Murphy I offer my deepest sympathy and coldolences. I did not know your Christopher but I know the type of young man he was, a great American Hero. We lost our only son PFC Richard P Langenbrunner in Rustamiyah Iraq on April 17, 2007. We are still in shock over our son's death and the range of emotions is overwhelming. There are no words to bring you comfort and no actions to relieve the pain and grief you are enduring. The days ahead will be difficult but with the love and support of family, friends and God you will find the strength needed to press on. Rest assured your son is in the loving arms of our Lord, smiling down on all of us. Don't be afraid to grieve for you great loss but more importantly don't be afraid to smile when you think of the happy memories you have of Christopher. We will never "get over" this loss but we can learn to live with the grief we fell. May God bless you and keep you safe during this terrible time in your lives.
Garnet Jenkins
May 16, 2007
The price Pfc. Christopher E. Murphy and his family have paid for this country and for freedom, Will Never Be Forgotten.
Please know how Deeply Sorry I am to learn of the loss of your Brave Young Soldier.
May Christopher rest safely in the Loving Care of God and may the Grace and Comfort of the Lord be with the Murphy family.
There will Never Be Enough Ways to Humbly Thank these Heroes for their Supreme Sacrifice, my brother among them. Killed in action in Vietnam in 1967.
"I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that shall be revealed in us."
~ Romans 8:18 ~
May you find Peace in knowing the love and memories you have, will remain in your heart forever and that this Country Will Not Forget Christopher's Sacrifice.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Gary Allain
May 14, 2007
you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forever.
Sandy Bonesteel
May 14, 2007
As the mother of a son (my only child) who is enlisted in the Army, I want to send my condolences.
Carol Cline
May 13, 2007
Know in your heart that you are a true hero and will never be forgotten. All gave some, some gave all. Rest in peace. You will be missed by everyone’s life you have touched.
To the family, as the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family, friends, and all Americans for the sacrifice of one of your family members for our freedom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find comfort in the loving embrace of our Heavenly Father.
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