Shawn. M. Murphy Obituary

Hello,
We realize that we are very late to express our deepest condolences, but we wanted to let you and your family and friends know that we have made a small donation to the Missionary Fund, of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints to honor and remember Shawn M. Murphy US Army Private 1st Class.

We recognize that this is a humble tribute, but we wanted you to know that it is heartfelt and made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals across the American youth hockey community and beyond. 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

Prayers for Shawn's family. Words can't express my sorrow for their devastation. RIP Shawn and thank you for your selfless service and sacrifice

Miss you brother your never far from my thoughts love you brother!

Never Forgotten...

To the family and friends of Pfc. Shawn M. Murphy:
Please accept my remembrance of Shawn on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

To the family and friends of Pfc. Shawn M. Murphy:
Remembering Shawn 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

The NC Run for the Fallen will honor fallen troops from North Carolina at a Memorial Run on Saturday, May 29th, 8:30am, Ayden Grifton High School track, Hwy 11 S. Ayden NC. Each troop will be honored by a runner/walker who carries a flag in his memory for one mile. Please come join us in honoring our fallen troops. For more information contact Kathy Moore at 252-746-3435 after 5:00pm or email at [email protected]

On this day and with each day that we enjoy our freedom, I would like to give thanks and let you know that I do not take our troops for granted. May you experience God when you feel your loss.

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,
Kenna

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 Shawn, 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

To the family of Pfc. Shawn M. Murphy:
Shawn 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

Your sacrifice will not go unforgotten. You and your family are in my prayer.

A Grateful American

Shawn was a good friend. He was a great example and caring brother to his siblings. In growing up we lost contact and then I found out he had joined up and then poof I heard he had been killed.
My love and condolecenses go to his family and close friends. But we have the promise to see him in the next life. I anticipate that day to come.

You are remembered and respected. Thank you Pfc Murphy!

SPC Murphy,

You will always be in my heart & will be remembered as a hero. I had the pleasure, & honor to serve with you in C Co. 3-509 PIR for only a short time, but you influenced my life in so many positive ways. You taught me how to soldier by watching you, & was an inspiration to all of us.
Shawn, you are gone, but never forgotten!

RIP
SGT. Brennen C. Gibson
CPL James T. Lindsey
SPC. Philip C. Ford
CPL. Micah S. Gifford
All Gave Some...But You Gave All, I Miss Each of You!


PFC C. Jarrod Baker
formerly of
C. Co 3-509th PIR 4th BDE 25th IN Fort Richarson, AK.
Geronimo, SPARTA LIVES!!!!

I would like to say Thank You for Shawn's sacrifice. I never forget why I am free. I am a veteran, my son is currently serving, my nephew is in Iraq right now. This is America, and we should not forget the Men & Women who keep it the Best Place on Earth. Thank You Pfc Murphy. Semper Fi

I just wanted you to know that this Memorial Day I'll be remembering Shawn. Although I didn't know him long back in VA, I looked up to him and admired him. His sacrifice has inspired my current military service. May he rest in peace, and may Heavenly Father continue to bless and sustain you all.

To the family and friends of Spc Murphy know that you are in our prayers and our thoughts on this the first anniversary of Shawns passing.May Heavenly Father bless and comfort you and may you find comfort knowing Families are for time and all eternity.

In memory of our nephew
Philip Cody Ford
Baghdad Iraq 12/10/2006
USN/AMEC Ron Baker and family

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!!

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)

Please know how Deeply Sorry I was to learn of the recent loss of Pfc. Shawn M. Murphy.
The price this Brave Young Soldier and his family have paid for this country and for freedom, Will Never Be Forgotten.

May Shawn rest safely in God's Loving Care and know that he is a True American Hero that will Never Be Forgotten.
I pray that the Grace and Comfort of the Lord will continue to be with the Murphy family.
There will Never be Enough Ways to Humbly Thank these Young Heroes for their Sacrifices, my brother among them. Killed in action in Vietnam in 1967.

"Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and He shall sustain thee."
~ Psalm 55:22 ~

May the Peace of God and your precious memories of Shawn, remain in your heart always.
May this give you comfort and strength through the difficult days.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Please accept our condolences in the loss of your loved one.
May God bless you with comfort and peace. Thank you for your sacrifice.


In loving memory of our nephew
Spec Philip Cody Ford
C Co 3rd/509th Geronimos
Ft Richardson AK.
KIA Baghdad 10-Dec-2006
Ron and Kim Baker

MURPHY FAMILY,
I AM A SOLDIER WHO KNEW SHAWN VERY WELL, I SERVED WITH HIM MY ENTIRE MILITARY CAREER. WE SUFFERED TOGETHER IN FT. BRAGG AND TRAINED TO GO TO WAR AT FT. RICHARDSON, AND I ALSO SERVED WITH HIM IN IRAQ. I SEND MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO YOUR ENTIRE FAMIL FOR YOUR LOSS. SHAWN I KNOW YOUR WATCHING OVER US. GOD BLESS. AIRBORNE!

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. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. GODSPEED AND SEMPER FI.

A PROUD MARINE MOM

Shawn I can't begin to discribe how much you are missed. U and your family are always in my thoughts. Keep watch over us as the time passes until we get to be with you again!! Love you Gayla

“Soldier”
To Honor the Service of Our Fallen Soldiers

Soldiers write history, we 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

Please accept our sympathy for your loss, and our prayers that God sustain you in this time of sorrow. We are ever thankful for the work and sacrifice of your Soldier, Shawn, and will honor his memory by keeping him and your family in our prayers.

My heartfelt sympathy to the Murphy family in the loss of Shawn. I did not know Shawn, 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. Shawn you are my hero and you will NEVER be forgotten.
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~

On behalf of our congregation, the members of the Stevensville United Methodist Church Military Mission Committee wish to express our deepest condolences to you all. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Murphy & Family

My son's, my husband I send our deepest condolences at the loss of your son Shawn Murphy. We have had 3 sons that served in the war's. You are living our greatest fear. No amount of words can comfort a parent as they go through the feelings of losing a child. The fine young man you raised served his Country and made us all proud, thank you.

Aggie & Walt Cooney
Butte, Montana

To The Murphy family,

We are very sorry for the loss of your son. May Heavenly Father watch over him and you during this difficult time. I did not know him personally, but I'm grateful for the sacrifice he made to our country and what we stand for. My family prays for great comfort for yours, And may Shawn rest in peace in Heaven.-

Tania,
We were acquaintences in grade school. Reading Shawn's obituary has reminded me of how precious life is, how fragile we are and how life as we know it, can forever change in the blink of an eye. I go to bed at night praying for you and your family to find strength during this time of extreme pain, sorrow and loss. My mommy heart aches for you. Please know there is an old friend across the country, who is praying for you. Thank you for the fine son you borne, who gave is life for our freedoms. I am foreven endebted to you and your family. God bless you.

As a former marine who was injuried in Irag-
My deepest condolences to the family.. My grandfather was from Hilo. My prayers are with you.

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

I am so sorry for your loss. Our hearts go out to your family today and the days ahead. I remember Shawn when were growing up and always loved seeing him and his sister. He is a true hero for his sacrifice.

Dear Tania, Mark and Family,
What a pleasure it was to have met Shawn in the Campbell Creek Ward in Anchorage and Eielson Ward in North Pole,at Church, during our visit's there or his visit's here. I hope that it may give you some solice to know from others who have known Shawn, that he truly was a VALIANT SERVANT!!! and that the LIGHT OF CHRIST DID SHINE IN HIS COUNTENANCE! for I saw it for myself, which I bear witness of.
What an example to his younger sibling of a RIGHTEOUS MAN. see-
Doctrine and Covenants 106:8 "And I will give him grace and assurance wherewith he may stand; and if he continue to be a faithful witness and a light unto the church I have prepared a crown for him in the mansions of my Father. Even so. Amen."
2Nephi 8:11"Therefore, the redeemed of the Lord shall return, and come with singing unto Zion; and everlasting joy and holiness shall be upon their heads; and they shall obtain gladness and joy; sorrow and mourning shall flee away. :12 I am he; yea, I am he that comforteth you."
Remember that he is still serving, only in another capacity....our love and thoughts are with and for you and your family at this time, and we ask Heavenly Father to bless you with the comfort that your hearts are seeking,
Love Shari and Cornelius Sims Family

The Murphy Family...we want to express our condolences at this time. We know that Shawn is in good hands but his departure will be a great loss for all of you. We hope that you will find peace in your hearts for the legacy that Shawn demonstrated in his life as he sought peace for others.

Chuck & all of your family,
My heart goes out to you and your family as you prepare to say goodbye to your nephew. It is always such a tragedy to lose someone at such a young age. Just know that Shawn is in the very best place now with God. And I thank him for choosing to defend me and my country.

The thoughts and prayers of the Eielson ward are with you and your family at this time. May God's spirit and an eternal perspective continue to comfort and guide all of you.

We are so sorry to hear of your son's sacrifice. At this time of mourning You must also be very proud. He must have been a very fine son. Our hearts go out to you.

LtCol. Murphy and family,
I am sad to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of sorrow. Even though Shawn has paid the ultimate price for our freedom, he will be embraced by GOD, and missed by all.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

No words could ever express how sorry I am to hear about your son. Our prayers are with you here at Eielson

My thoughts and prayers are with your families at this time.

Our prayer and thoughts are with you and your families at this time. May God be with you at this time and always.

Shawn was one of those people who made you smile just for knowing him. He was a hero to my son and I know to many others as well. My heart goes out to his family, who will hold him forever in their hearts!

Very sad for the whole family. May he rest in peace and god bless you all.

Our thoughs and prays are with the you all.

Love,
Sue, Jerry, Jr (Andrew) and Amy Lou
Former Butte Resident.

My condolences to the family. We thank you for your tremendous sacrifice and dedication to a better world. This young man is truly a hero in which all the people of this great country owe a debt of gratitude.

We are so very sorry for your loss and truly appreciate the ultimate sacrifice Shawn made for our country. God Bless you all.

MURPHY FAMILY,
WAS SAD TO HERE OF THE LOSS OF YOUR SON.OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY AT THIS TIME OF SORROW.

My condolences to your family. Your service to our country is commendable. Rest in Peace.