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SFC Dave Nicholson
May 26, 2022
Just finished "The longest day". Thought I would pay my respects to your father.
Kimberly B
June 5, 2016
My condolences... My sister, Bettina was friends with Bob's son, Dion from years ago. Just today, she told me Colonel Murphy's story/history. I'm a US Navy veteran from the 1980s/1990s having served aboard the USS Pyro AE-24. Pearl Harbor Survivors & WWII vets have become a rather large part of my life these last few years, whether it's sponsoring vets for Honor Flight trips, traveling with them as a guardian, or traveling to visit those who served aboard the Pyro's Pearl Harbor/WWII ship, the USS Pyro AE-1. I'm an active Chair Member of the USS Pyro Association and find it nothing but an honor being personal friends with our last living PH survivors and WWII vets. They have touched my heart, have given me the best history lessons anyone could ask for and have truly changed my life. Under certain circumstances such as this, I reach out to the families when learning of yet another hero from our Greatest Generation has passed. It may be eight years later from an insignificant person such as myself, but that tells you our hero/your loved one is still being thought of and honored today and will be for decades to come. Ironically, tomorrow is the 72nd D-Day Landing anniversary and Colonel Murphy will indeed be honored. A final salute to Colonel Robert M. Murphy and warm regards to his family, friends & brothers in arms. Fair Winds & Following Seas...
Tricia Muise-Ashe
December 18, 2008
Dear Christine,
I am so very sorry to read about the loss of your father. Although I have not seen you in nearly 4 years I think of you often. We have so many special memories, and stories from Boston to Cape Breton. I will always remember your dad taking us on his boat as a little girl for a great day on Boston Harbor. He always made up a big pancake breakfast when I slept over in Westwood. He loved you and your family so very much. May God BLess you during this time of sadness. Love your friend, Tricia Muise-Ashe
Edward Phillips
November 19, 2008
To the Family of Colonel Bob Murphy:
I was saddened to hear the news of your father’s passing. My mere words can never bring you any real solace. However, please know that your father was a very good and kind man. I hope and pray this knowledge will bring you some level of comfort during this most difficult time.
In addition, your father and other veterans from the 82nd Airborne helped me to understand the effort to take the causeway at La Fière, France on June 9, 1944. My cousin, a member of the 325th G.I.R. was mortally wounded during that action. As a result, your father patiently explained the situation on the ground and the successful efforts of the 82nd to take the causeway.
Also, when my wife and I visited my cousin's grave at the American Cemetery in Normandy last August, your father was there the same day. We spoke about that coincidence a couple of times. He was always patient and enthusiastic when we spoke.
Please know that I will always hold him in high esteem.
With my deepest sympathy,
More pictures of Bob Murphy at Ste Marie Eglise, Oct 28, 2008 Memorial Service
November 14, 2008
Picture on display at Ste Marie Eglise, Normandy for Mass Held Oct 28 ,2008
November 14, 2008
Jody/Marion, sons: Josh (12) and Ben (10) Hall
November 12, 2008
While recently on vacation in Normandy, we had the honor of attending a mass celebrating the life of Robert "Bob" Murphy at the church in Ste Mere Eglise. The turn out of young and old alike, in the hundreds, was moving and certainly spoke volumes of how a libertated and free France still held this American hero as truly a great man and friend of France. The many tributes made during the memorial service by a still grateful people 64 years later and the playing of the US National Anthem put lumps in our throats. Our condolences go to the Murphy family and friends.
Stijn Steegen
October 23, 2008
To The Family and Friends of Bob,
all the best in these hard times.Bob was a good man and it was an honor to talk to him,in Normandy or in the Ardennes.
You will be missed,and thank You for my freedom
David Selditz
October 22, 2008
You have left quite a legacy and some very large shoes to fill. The example you have set has compelled me for years to try and achieve the impossible and to overcome the worst of hardship. Your passing leaves a great void but as long as we remember, you're always with us. Airborne All the Way.
Mike Casey
October 17, 2008
Col. Murphy,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served with the "All-Americans" in WW II and for being a member of the Greatest Generation. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
Monique Cascarano
October 16, 2008
To the Murphy Family,
I was so sorry to hear of the loss of Bob. I just found out yesterday. Bob was wonderful to my Mom Rose, My Dad Frank and my entire family. If it were not for "Mr. Murphy", my mom would not have been able to sell my Dad's Company, National Check Protection Service, Inc., I will be eternally grateful for all he did for my family.
Love & Thanks and in Deepest Sympathy,
Monique Rene Cascarano
Bill Greaney
October 16, 2008
Myself and my cousin Shaun and his wife Bev Fitzpatrick delivered his history of his unit (the 505th) during and after June5/6, 1944 to the D-Day Memorial in Caen for Bob in 1989 because he was committed to another ceremony. It was an honor!
Ellen Nas
October 13, 2008
As a long-standing member of the Groesbeek Airborne Friends, I have known Bob Murphy for many years. It is hard to imagine that he will no longer be among the veterans visiting my home town, which owes him and his fellow warriors so much. His sheer presence enlivened every get together.
Bob, it was a pleasure and a privilege knowing you.
Henry Marcoux
October 12, 2008
To the Murphy Family
Bob is a true Hero of the Greatest Generation that permitted me, a Seven year old child, to grow, marry a lovely wife and raise a family of three children and with three beautiful Grandchildren in safety.
God Bless
Nancy Bullington-Turnbo
October 11, 2008
I am the daughter of Dave Bullington, who served in the 82nd Airborne, 505th PIR, Company A with Bob Murphy. Also, they attended numerous reunions, including several in Ste Mere Eglise. From what I have heard of him from my Dad and others, he was truly a great man and American hero. My condolences go to the Murphy family and friends.
God bless you.
Paul Clifford
October 10, 2008
Joe, Juliane, Amalia, and Bob Murphy's family,
My sympathies on Bob's passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I was blessed to have the honor of meeting Bob last June as I was returning from Normandy. I was waiting at CDG for my flight to Boston when I recognized him sitting in the waiting area. I went over and introduced myself and we had a delightful conversation. He was gracious to give me his address so I could have him sign my copy of No Better Place to Die which he kindly did. I regret that I have lived in Boston and practiced law for over 30 years and never met Bob until recently. I am so thankful that I had the honor and pleasure of meeting him before his passing. A true warrior and gentleman in every sense of the word. Geronimo, Bob. May you rest in peace.
Peter Lake
October 10, 2008
When I met Bob as a teenager at OSPC in 1960 I was in awe of him. As I learned more about him through the years that respect grew larger. He was the real deal. My condolences to his family.
father Gerard Thuring
October 10, 2008
Groesbeek, October 9th 2008
Dear family members of Robert Maurice Murphy..
A very dear one …for you most – for us – also very dear.
Only when we prolonged a meeting too long (after his long flight he became sleepy) as after too many “Hail Mary’s”.
Bob, co-founder of our National Liberation Museum, a liberator in fact – for several places in Europe – a warm friend… A man who kept our hectic history alive.
We will make a special Intention for Bob in Holy Mass.
Your’s father Gerard Thuring
Chairman Groesbeek Airborne Friends, the Holland Chapter
SFC. Erick Jackson
October 10, 2008
It was my honor to serve as the NCOIC on the funeral detail for such an outstanding man and paratrooper.
on behalf of Aco. 1-505 PIR 82nd Airborne Division, our condolences go out to the entire Murphy family.
Airborne, All the way, H-Minus.
Abbie Gore
October 9, 2008
Thank you for all the times that you so spoke to my classes at D-Y High School. My children will never forget the time we spent with you at your home in Dennis and in Normandy. You are my hero Mr Murphy. Please say hello to my dad in heaven--another WWII veteran and my other hero.
Lee Guilfoyle
October 9, 2008
Thank you for your service to our country and your contribution to sport parachuting. Blue Skies Bob.
Egbert van de Schootbrugge
October 9, 2008
My sincerest condolences to his family and friends. He will be missed!
Marjorie Bates
October 9, 2008
I was trully saddened to learn today of the death of PBA. I first met Bob at OSPC. I was priveliged to have made several jumps with Bob and his buddy Johnny Lee.
Bob and my husband Jim Bates had many a wonderful conversation at the Inn at Orange.
Jumpers are great for giving nicknames. I will always renember Bob as PBA; Prominent Boston Attorney.
My sympathy and love go out to the family.He will be missed. The pain will ease.
claude timmermans
October 9, 2008
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Jacques-Andre Istel
October 9, 2008
Memories of Bob Murphy go back to the 1959 opening of the Orange Sport Parachuting Center (the first such school). We kept in touch for many years through the 82nd Airborne Association.Our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of this fine man.
Jacques-Andre Istel,
Chairman, Hall of Fame of Parachuting and Felicia Istel
Tom Farmer
October 9, 2008
We have lost not only a great American warrior but a very nice man as well. I got to know Bob when I was employed as a journalist and was honored to be with him in Ste.-Mere-Eglise and La Fiere during the 60th anniversary events for D-Day in June 2004. My condolences to his family and friends and fellow paratroopers. He will be missed.
Bill Freeman
October 8, 2008
I only knew Bob for the last several years of his life. What a magnificent human being! Selfless, humorous, learned, wise and energetic. There is no doubt in my mind that this soldier who parachuted so many times into danger . .. is now parachuting upward to a far better place. God Bless you Bob!
Erwin Peters
October 8, 2008
i would like to give my condolences to Bob's famely and to all his friends.
i will never forget Bob and i am honored to have know this great Men . AIRBORNE all the way
Captain Erwin Peters
we have started a new reenactment group last year to honor the men of the 505 PIR i will make a special page on our website in rememberance of BOB
http://www.ww2vehicles-and-meetings.be/
http://www.505pir-belgium.be/
Dan Keenan
October 8, 2008
Thank you Colonel. We are a better country because you lived so well...I pray that we deserved you. You earned your place at God's side.
Jerry & Rose Murphy
October 7, 2008
Uncle Robert was not only family but also a friend. He has helped me countless times without question or hesitation. The world has lost great person and we will miss him dearly
pat casanova
October 7, 2008
will miss you my great jumping friend
Bob Murray
October 7, 2008
Bob Murphy... Airborne All the Way!
and forever!
A good man who was a joy to be with.
Bob Murray Tucson AZ
Tom I
October 6, 2008
Stand up and hook up Pathfinder. See you on the other side.
Paul Geary
October 6, 2008
May the soul of this fine man rest in peace,a wonderful friend of the Gaffney/Geary families of Roslindale and Dedham,a true hero in every sense of the word.
Emmy Williams
October 6, 2008
I was honored to meet Bob in St. Mere during the D Day re enactment. A lovely gentleman and a credit to his generation. May he rest in peace and his family find comfort in their memories.
BOB Murphy Sr.
October 6, 2008
GOOD BYE MY FRIEND AND COUSIN. SISTER CORDE MARIA [MARY LOU MURPHY ], PAT AND I WILL MISS YOU GREATLY.A GOOD GUY, A DEVOTED HUSBAND, FATHER, AND GRANDFATHER. YOU WERE THE BEST!
ambrose powers
October 6, 2008
We had the honor of viewing the street named after Bob in St. Mere Eglise , France .
Our condolences to the Murphy family .
Barbara & Ambrose Powers Ladson S.C
Christophers
October 6, 2008
Our deepest , deepest condolences to his family and friends, for a great loss of a Great Man.
Mel and Helen Christopher
Jackie Parsons-Knight
October 6, 2008
My father, Adam Parsons, and Bob had a wonderful association for many decades through their mutual military service during WWII. Dad, who passed away almost 2 years ago, was the co-pilot of the Argonia, along with his pilot Charlie Young, during the Normandy invasion. As I recall, Bob was the paratrooper that landed in the pea patch that was depicted in the film The Greatest Day. I have many special memories of Bob during my father's reunions with the 94th Troop Carrier Squadron, stateside and in Europe.
My condolences go out to the entire Murphy and extended families. Bob was a wonderful man and great patriot.
God Bless!
Lynn Towne
October 6, 2008
I could not learn about my father as a WWII Ranger without learning the history of 82nd & Bob. After reading Bob's book, I spoke with him several times, an honor indeed. He was so kind with such a keen sense of humor. He will never be forgotten, Never. May the memories his family created comfort them during the dark hours. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Jane Rusnak
October 6, 2008
We were so sorry to hear about Uncle Robert. He always had the best stories. We will miss him.
Jane and Richie Rusnak
judie allen
October 6, 2008
All though friends first with Barbara, became friends with Bob. Our condolences to the family. Bob and Judie Allen, Ginny Chase and Bunny Chase.
Frits Janssen
October 6, 2008
Rest in peace my good friend. It was a honor to have known you. The world will not be the same without you.
Frits
Mook, The Netherlands
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