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Lt. Michael P. Murphy
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Michael P. Murphy Obituary
Navy SEAL Lt. Murphy was the leader of a SEAL team on the ground in the mountains along the Afghanistan/Pakistan border. He and 2 other members of his team were killed when they came under hostile fire with Taliban insurgents.
A rescue team of 8 SEAL team members and 8 Army special forces soldiers was dispatched to rescue Lt. Murphy and his team; they were also killed in this mission when their transport Chinook helicopter was shot down by a rifle-propelled grenade.
Lt. Murphy was awarded the nation's highest combat award, The Medal of Honor, on October 22 2007 by President Bush for his heroic actions resulting in his death during Operation Redwing. The actions of Lt. Murphy and his SEAL team are detailed in a book called "Lone Survivor" by Marcus Luttrell, the only member of Lt. Murphy's SEAL team to survive the battle.
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S.K. Hutchison
June 28, 2024
Despite Lt. Murphy's passing many years ago, his enduring legacy continues to inspire , touching the lives of those he never had the chance to meet. His impact will be felt for many years to come. God Bless
Billy B.
August 22, 2021
Reading Michael´s father Daniel´s message below is very touching.
Daniel, You will be with Mikey in heaven when you get there. The embrace he will give you will finally fill that void in your heart. Until then, G-D bless you sir.
Alfredo Utrera
July 6, 2020
Honor, Recognition, Gratitude, Respect and much love to the Seal team 10 and his companions, brothers who in the Red Wings Mission passed to Immortality
Alfredo Utrera
July 6, 2020
My friend Michael, you represent the American spirit, justice, responsibility, commitment and HONOR, you my friend are immortal, we will never forget you.
sincerely
Alfredo
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Michael Trigona
July 4, 2020
Thank you Michael, you and your team were the tip of the spear, they dont make them like you anymore. I feel a connection with you since I was a sailor also and also from Long Island (Lindenhurst), Michaels incredible courage and calmness under fire will always be remembered, a true american hero, along with so many others that were part of operation red wings, I Honor your life and service, you were so well respected and have a tremendous following, I know you will always be remembered, Comfort and Peace to Mr. And Mrs. Murphy and the whole family. Fair winds and calm seas, rest easy shipmate
Kim Straker
July 3, 2020
Thinking of all who participated in Operation Red Wings and sending our best wishes to the Murphy family.
Andy Stout
July 3, 2020
True Warrior!!
Sylvia Salinas
July 3, 2020
Lt. Murphy I will never have enough words to express my gratitude for your ultimate sacrifice. You are my forever Hero. You and your team continue to keep us safe from your heavenly home. A reward well earned.
Ben Pierson
July 3, 2020
t was an honor and great privilege to serve onboard your ship and be MURPHs CMC.
Lead the Fight
Arnie Smitley
July 2, 2020
You will never be forgotten.
Michael Barton
December 8, 2018
Thank you for our Freedom and may you reside with God forever.
Devin Creech
September 19, 2018
Thank you for all you have done and continue to inspire us to be great!
Miriam
June 8, 2018
Never forget, rest in peace LT
my condolence to the bereaved family. May God continue to strengthen you
Miss Libby
June 4, 2018
Gerry Reidy
May 9, 2018
Happy Birthday in Heaven Michael. I'm sure you celebrated with both sets of grandparents, Aunt Kathy and Uncle Dennis along with your military brothers. You are just another branch of our family tree missing. Your infectious smirk and sense of humor are missed on a daily basis. You were taken doing what you loved but the heartache is still fresh. You are loved and missed every day. Aunt Gerry
Daniel J Murphy
May 8, 2018
Michael, you would have been 42 today on your birthday. The void in my heart is always there and had you survived, the world would have been the pearl in your oyster. Top honors always in school and in life with a personality that would have served you well in success. Love always and until we meet again.
Love,
Dad
Kim and Jim Straker
May 7, 2018
Michael's birthday.
Eben Macneille
June 30, 2017
On the anniversary of ORW and to Giants among men... May you sit at the right hand of Odin in Valhalla. You beat back our worst fears at Freedoms Gate, and we will be forever be indebted to these brave and gallant souls. #nogreaterlove #bravemenstandready #donotgosilentintothatgoodnight #LLTB #fairwindsandfollowingseas
Eben Macneille
June 30, 2017
Lanie Benfield
June 28, 2017
Never forgotten. Thank you for your service.
Kim and Jim Straker
June 28, 2017
On this 12th anniversary, the story of Operation Red Wings remains an outstanding legacy of courage, mateship, heroism and love of others. Respect to Michael Murphy's memory and sincere good wishes to his parents, brother, friends and all who miss his presence in their lives. Michael's life is defined by the manner in which he lived it.
Alfredo Utrera
March 3, 2017
Alfredo Utrera
March 3, 2017
Theresa Vasquez-Hernandez
February 25, 2017
Thank you all for your service,Michael made the ultimate sacrifice.May you Rest in Paradise.
robert juhren
December 6, 2016
we share the same blood .. rest in peace. a role model for all of us.. love
To "Murph" - The Protector. God Speed. "To All Those Down Range..."
Eben MacNeille
October 2, 2016
Heroes never forget
Alfredo Utrera
June 30, 2016
But my last words are of, return
Alfredo Utrera
June 30, 2016
The moment that I say goodbye of my dear friend
Alfredo Utrera
June 30, 2016
Death does not exist when a person is remembered with so much love, respect and admiration.
Alfredo Utrera
June 30, 2016
My dear friend, you are immortal
Alfredo Utrera
June 30, 2016
My thoughts., My respect and admiration narrow his hand
Alfredo Utrera
June 30, 2016
My thoughts., My respect and admiration narrow his hand
Alfredo Utrera
June 30, 2016
I leave a picture with his image, and written one dedication.
Alfredo Utrera
June 30, 2016
In this moment there are no words for me to explain my great respect
Alfredo Utrera
June 30, 2016
Hero for all eternity
Alfredo Utrera
June 30, 2016
My hand touches his image, as cradled him in a big hug.
Alfredo Utrera
June 30, 2016
My arrival at the Cemetery in Calverton Long Island
Alfredo Utrera
June 30, 2016
Searching., to the HERO., Michael that touched my heart.
Alfredo Utrera
June 30, 2016
My hand touches his image, as cradled him in a big hug.
Alfredo Utrera
June 30, 2016
The entrance to the Cemetery in Calverton Long Island
Alfredo Utrera
June 30, 2016
He continued on his knees before Murphy and talking with my thoughts
Alfredo Utrera
June 30, 2016
I fall to my knees when, the we find
Alfredo Utrera
June 30, 2016
Kim and Jim Straker
June 29, 2016
Remembering and honouring Michael, his SEAL team members and those who perished attempting to rescue them.
Dan, Maureen and family - our thoughts are with you all.
L Benfield
June 28, 2016
Mike, Danny, and Matthew, remembering the sacrifice you made this day 2005. You are true American HEROS! Thank you and my thoughts & prayers are with your families.
Jeff Goddard
February 14, 2016
We won't ever forget you, sir.
RIP.
A D
February 13, 2016
I am a young Irish man & just recently researched this!
Mike Murphy is a true hero for all mankind! His death is a loss for us all! I give my prayers to his family & wish them all the happiness in their world!!!! Although Michael is gone, the world is a safer place!!! Sorry for your loss!! Michael is a true hero!!!
God rest him
Jeff Goddard
December 26, 2015
Merry Christmas Lt. I'm sure the angels enjoy you being with them heaven. Please continue to watch over all of us.
tim Van Strydonck
December 25, 2015
I am from belgium, and I got a lot of respect for all the seals but what Michael Murphy did was so good, you are a real hero and I know you don't liked to called a hero but you are and with christmess I just wan't to say thank you for every thing you did and I want to give my respect to you and all the fallen seals and al the fallen men in combat, thank you Michael Murphy and I hope you found rest in heaven.
John M
December 16, 2015
You are never forgotten. RIP
Susannah Fedders
December 5, 2015
Michael I feel in my heart that you and the rest of the SEALs will return with GOD as his Army to fight this EVIL on our earth until then brother
MABEL BROWN
October 13, 2015
LOVE & MISS YOU MOM EVERYDAY
Mike Johnson
October 12, 2015
I am writing from the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post # 7051, located in Minnesota. We would like to name our post in Michaels honor. I would like to seek out Michaels family for approval to do so.
Our Charter Post Name would become;
Michael Murphy VFW Post 7051
I hope this finds someone who can help us with the permission process.
Thank You
Mike Johnson
VFW Post 7051
robin amsler
September 6, 2015
Rip in peace Michael you and all the men of operation red wing will never be forgotten
Alfredo Utrera
September 5, 2015
Michael, you and your colleagues are at the heart de la gente that remembers, God rest her soul to all.
Alfredo Utrera
September 5, 2015
Dear friend Michael P Murphy will always remember all you for being a great person and a great, hero as soldier
Dennis Racey
September 4, 2015
I wear a memorial bracelet with his name on it. A true hero. RIP
Lisa Brazier
September 4, 2015
Thinking of Michael as my son prepares to enlist in the Navy this month in hopes of becoming a SEAL
Alfredo Utrera
September 3, 2015
Michael P Murphy, HEROE, you're an inspiration to who wants to be a Navy SEAL., God you have in glory with his angels.
Sincerely
Alfredo.
Frank Vuono
September 3, 2015
Michael and his brother seals represent the very best America has to offer, RIP Murph
September 3, 2015
Michael forever in our hearts and minds.
Alfredo Utrera
September 3, 2015
HEROE!!
Alfredo Utrera
September 3, 2015
My dear friend., As always I said, no exists death, when is remember a person with so much love and admiration, Michael P Murphy is remembered by your people and I, you is one very special person for that reason you are immortal and your spirit lives among us.
God has you in its mantle of stars.
josephine stubaus
September 3, 2015
I was there On October 6th, 2012 in New York City took place the Commissioning Ceremony of the new destroyer named in honor of a Navy SEAL Lt. Michael P. Murphy.
Lt. Murphy fully deserves this honor.
God bless parents who gave America such a brave warrior. - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/guestbooks/michael-p-murphy-condolences/149066505?entry=100524088#sthash.oz4xpoze.gbpl&st_refdomain=www.facebook.com&st_refquery=/&page=4
Jeff Goddard
September 3, 2015
My son recently played in the Little League World Series in Williamsport, PA. Being so close to Long Island, I couldn't resist making the drive and visiting some of the memorials dedicated to Michael and, of course, the cemetery. It was both an honor and a very humbling experience to finally be able to personally pay my respects to, in my opinion, the greatest American hero in history. Michael is an inspiration in my life and the life of my 12 year old son. We try our best to live with the integrity, character and honor that Michael displayed, not only in combat, but in his life in general. It is a personal mission that Lt. Murphy and those that fought next to him is never forgotten. I also had the opportunity to meet Tom Keegan and share a Murph with him. Again, it was a different kind of special honor to be able to personally pay respects to Michael. I think of him everyday and always try to carry myself the way he did. Michael is what is best in all of us.
RIP Lt.
You will never be forgotten.
Donna Broughton
September 2, 2015
Just a note to say the music in Lone Survivor is just beautiful. Whoever thought about this movie they got the right music score.
Michele Carter
August 18, 2015
Forever grateful
George P
July 1, 2015
Michael, whenever there is a challenge i face or a hill i must climb i think of you and the sacrifices that you made. Just knowing that a person as brave and as selfless as you ever lived gives me the strength to strive to be better. I am proud to be able to call you my personal hero, and even though i never had the honor of meeting you, i know that i want to be the kind of man that you where. You are a true american hero, one that was taken from us too soon.
Donna Broughton
June 30, 2015
On Sunday I watched Lone Survivor twice and I remembered that it was 10yrs ago that you and your fellow seals were attacked. I pray much for all of your families. You will always be thought of and honored for your bravery.
JORDAN H
June 29, 2015
Rest in peace hero. your bravery will never be forgotten
Gerry Reidy
June 28, 2015
I find it inconceivable that you were taken from us 10 years ago but know in my heart you're gone. You are missed and loved as much today as you were in life and in death. We continue to think and speak of you every day. We continue to be proud of all those we lost that fateful day 10 years ago. Love you, Aunt Gerry
Jeff Goddard
June 28, 2015
It feels almost impossible to find the right words to describe the pride I feel when I speak about Mike Murphy. I will forever be grateful and will never stop honouring his memory. Mike Murphy was what is good in all of us. RIP young warrior. You will never be forgotten.
Straker
June 27, 2015
Michael, you, Danny and Axe are never forgotten. Ten years have rolled by but your courage, decency, patriotism and service to others continue to shine brightly and we hope that this coming anniversary will allow your parents, family and friends to celebrate your life and share all the good memories of days gone by. Your life will always be defined by the way you lived and while everyone wishes that you had been granted more years on earth, nothing will erase your memory. Sincere and loving thoughts to Dan, Maureen and all who love Michael.
Kim and Jim
Straker
June 27, 2015
Michael, you, Danny and Axe are never forgotten. Our sincere good wishes to the Murphy family and all those who miss Mike's presence in their lives. sincerely, Kim and Jim
Michael Patterson
June 3, 2015
I sit here and I try to think of what to say... My head hurts thinking of the loss of Michael Murphy. Not just for his family but for this country, no...
this world. I want to thank you- the parents of Michael. You are responsible for 'making' this wonderful man, this hero. I pray for you, his family, his friends and his
Navy family. As a former Navy sailor I pray that I may live my life as he lead his life. There are so many things I want to express, but words escape me.
He is my hero. I will never forget and he will never be forgoten.
Stephen Anderson
May 17, 2015
A true hero. Thank you and may God Bless
GARY L. BROWN
May 8, 2015
TO A GREAT TRUE AMERICAN HERO & WARRIOR !!!! YOU WILL ALWAY'S BE IN OUR HEART'S & ON OUR MIND'S LT. MICHAEL MURPHY !!!!! GOD BLESS YOU & YOUR FAMILY , MAY YOU REST IN PEACE !!!!!
Jordan H
May 8, 2015
Happy birthday hero
M and G Benitez
May 2, 2015
Prayers for you and your family. Rest in peace Lt. We're forever grateful.
Donna Broughton
May 1, 2015
To the family of Lt.Michael Murphy, since I seen the movie Lone Survivor, I can't stop watching it.I have my TV program to everytime it comes on. Such a Great Great movie. It's so real. What a great person of courage for his comrades.
Niva N
March 22, 2015
I have no doubt that this man was/is a living, breathing Archangel Michael in spirit. Like many of us, we feel it but can't put it into words. He has inspired and saved me in many ways. One cannot help but feel a great sense of strength just by looking at him. Thank God for you, Lt. Michael P. Murphy.
Because you lived, we believe in true strength, amazing valor and purity of soul. I know I do.
Miriam Benitez
February 24, 2015
Rest in Peace, never forget, forever grateful.
Marie Murphy
February 20, 2015
I heard of your courageous efforts in 2005. You are an angel who came into my life in 2015. You are living proof everyday of what it takes to be a leader, a fighter, and friend and my hero. No man can ever take that away from you. As I continue my three year battle with cancer, your strength and spirit are alive in me. My battle is nothing compared to your battle but I am proud to have you in my life as my brother. Forever on my mind, in my heart and in my prayers. With love and admiration forever.
ruiz
February 18, 2015
GOD BLESS YOU AND THANK YOU
Theresa Hernandez
February 5, 2015
Thank you, Lt. Murph. I can only imagine what you were going through that very second while making that phone call. GOD knew what he created when he created you, A TRUE AMERICAN HERO.THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART. GOD BLESS THE USA.
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