Lt. Commander Patrick Jude Murphy

Lt. Commander Patrick Jude Murphy

Patrick Murphy Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 17, 2001.
Flossmoor native Lt. Cmdr. Patrick Jude Murphy had served on nuclear submarines and had recently moved to New Jersey with his wife and two children.

He was a reserve officer who was at the Pentagon Tuesday when American Airlines Flight 77 slammed into the building, said his godfather, William Slavin, who shared a Chicago Heights dental practice with Murphy's father.

Murphy, 38, grew up in Flossmoor and graduated from Marian Catholic High School in Chicago Heights in 1981.

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September 11, 2017

Steve Drefahl posted to the memorial.

July 5, 2017

Del Newberry posted to the memorial.

May 11, 2015

S J. Friscia III posted to the memorial.

Steve Drefahl

September 11, 2017

I was Pat's Commanding Officer when he was part of the Naval Control of Shipping Naval Reserve Unit, Navy Reserve Center, Forest Park, ILL. in the late 1990's. A terrific and dedicated Navy Officer with a wonderful family. My thoughts and prayers are with Pat and his family. God Bless.

Del Newberry

July 5, 2017

Thinking of your friends and family today. Thanks for your service.

S J. Friscia III

May 11, 2015

In Memory
With Honor & Respect.

Arthur Breaux

September 12, 2011

Murphy was my Division Officer on the USS Sandlance. He ordered me to read "The Little Prince", one day underway. He was always very kind, extremely smart, and very humble. He was a great loss to this life. My condolences to his wife and family.

George Conwill

September 10, 2011

Dear Mako, Mitch and Casey,

It's ten years tomorrow that we lost your beloved husband, father and my most excellent friend, Patrick. I still miss him terribly, but also know in my heart that he is with God and watching out for all of us like he always has.

with much love,

Geoff Conwill
Ole Miss friend

January 5, 2011

I salute you, Sir.

Peggy Childers

September 5, 2010

To the family of Lt. Commander Patrick Jude Murphy:
Patrick gave the ultimate sacrifice and will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. I cannot and will not let our fallen heroes of September 11 be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you.
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

Doug Abraham

June 25, 2009

Happy Birthday!!!
Fair Winds and Following Seas!!!

Daniel Finn

June 21, 2009

Hello,
We have a Memorial Plaque in Memory of your beloved G.I. from the Military Order of the Purple Heart State of IL. If you could contact us we would be Honored to deliver it by USPS to the address you provide?
www.MOPH-IL.org
[email protected]
Respectfully,
Commander State of IL. MOPH Daniel T Finn

Doug Abraham

June 25, 2008

Happy Birthday!!!
Fair Winds and Following Seas!!!

Dave Field

June 13, 2008

I served with Lt. Murphy on USS Sandlance.

Rest in peace, sir!

Scott Churchill

December 9, 2007

I served with Pat on the USS Sandlance. He was a good man. I am sad to know he is gone.

P Tabbernor

August 30, 2007

In memory....

Doug Abraham

June 25, 2007

Happy Birthday!!!

Kristine

October 31, 2006

As I cross-stitched your name on the memorial that I am doing for all of the victims, I prayed for you and your family. Please know that your death was not in vain. We will always remember. God Bless.

John Bellay

August 22, 2006

I graduated from the Universiry of Mississippi with Pat. Tomorrow I am retiring from the US Navy. I'm dedicating my ceremony to the memory of a dear friend who was such a great person and always an out of the box thinker; Pat was an inclusive person. He was fun to be around. Thank you Pat for your service, I will never forget your sacrifice.



John Bellay

CDR USN

January 5, 2006

Just stopping in to pay respects

Chelsea Henry

September 5, 2003

St.Cmdr.PatrickJudeMurphy



The reson why i write to you is Because,Im doing a report about you in 6th grade at MIDWAY.M.SCHOOL.



Iwant to say i think you sound nice my dreames were to meat the preasadent and who worked for him.



always,

Chelsea

Monroe & Angela Sparks

September 10, 2002

Our Dearest Friend. We will always have our memories of our college days at Ole Miss! Pat was a dedicated person who worked hard in college as well as in the Navy. He was a very close friend to my husband and he was a dear friend to me. We miss him so. I pray for his wife, Mako, that she will seek strength and faith from God. Pat will always be in our hearts until that great day when we will see him again.

Love,

Monroe & Angela Sparks

Frank Griffin

September 8, 2002

I did not know Lt. Murphy, but I do believe that God welcomed him with open arms.

God Bless Heroes like him.

Frank Griffin

Frances

August 25, 2002

Thank You Mr. Murphy for your service to our country. September 11 will never be forgotten and neither will Americans like you.



Frances

Katherine Adamson

July 1, 2002

Many years ago, PatMurphy escorted me down the aisle, where we were both honored to stand up for our friends (Kathy & Kenn) as they married. It was the only time I met him. When Kathy told me he had been a victim of the terrorist attack, I was quite taken aback. For them, because I know they were still very close to Pat and his family, and for myself because now, someone I knew, however briefly, had been a victim of 9/11. Is anyone UNtouched by what has happened? By the 6 degrees of separation, do we all know someone, even if we only met them once?



Pat Murphy's family is in our prayers.

June 13, 2002

DEAR GOD SHINE YOUR LIGHT ON THIS WONDERFUL HERO..LT.COMMANDER PATRICK JUDE MURPHY WHO IS PART OF HISTORY NOW..MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE WITH GOD AND HIS ANGELS..GOD BLESS HIS WIFE AND TWO CHILDREN..FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.GOD BLESS AMERICA..MAY JESUS ST.PATRICK AND ST.JUDE GREET YOU AT THE GATES OF HEAVEN...AMEN

MSgt Linda L Greene

May 13, 2002

Family,

Just to let you know that as a Reserve member of the 440th AW USAFR, I'm now deployed to SouthEast Asia helping to fight this war on terroism. I truly feel proud to make this sacrifice , in order for this tragedy not to happen again.

I do give Honor to your love one;

LT. Commander Patrick Jude Murphy

Grena Bowers sr.

March 27, 2002

Please except our condolences, I never met Mr. Murphy But i sympathize with the family because i to lost both parents years ago as well as a Brother and a sister.

what has help comfort me is knowing that Jehovah is aware of the tragedies that Afflicts all of us and he promise that soon he will remove these afflictions that affect all families. please allow him to comfort you as well. our condolences once again.

Mary Anne Sheffield

January 31, 2002

I made a quilt square for a memory quilt with Pat's name on it, and was proud to do so. I did not know him, but He sounds like he was a wondeful man and father. I'm sure he will be missed. And he will not be forgotten-ever, even by those of us who did not have the honor of knowing him.

K. Melaragni

January 25, 2002

May God bless you Patrick and your family as well. You are with Our Lord. Til we meet again!

Nancy Barbato

January 17, 2002

I also received Patrick's mercy band .He will be remembered in my morning prayers,but to you who mourn him I pray the Lord will give you continued srength to lead you through the heartache.You will be thought of daily with love and prayers

Lori Westlund

January 14, 2002

To the Family of Patrick Murphy,

Although I do not know you at all, my deepest sympathies to you. I'm not sure if you have heard that the Billy Graham Assoc. came up with Mercy B.A.N.D.s (it stands for Bearing Anothers Name Daily). It is to serve as a daily reminder to us to pray for the families of the victims of 9/11 and specifically the individuals family members whose name is engraved on my bracelet. I received one and it happens that Patricks name was on it. I wanted to know more about him and his family and so here I am. I too served in the Navy and found it interesting that without any knowledge of this I received a Naval Officers name. I am also originally from the New Jersey area but now live in Minnesota with my family. I would love to know more about him and his wife and children - any response would be appreciated if you feel it is appropriate. Just know that your family will be in our thoughts and prayers on a daily and name basis.

God Bless you.

Lori Westlund

Teresa Jahn

January 12, 2002

We are deeply sorry for your great loss of Patrick. May his life and love live on in all who love him. May warm memories of times together lighten the sorrow in your hearts. Our hearts cry with you.

America Cries

We see your sorrow-

and our hearts cry....

We can not erase your pain

but you do not have to face the anguish alone-for we-

-the American people-

are beside you.

We so desperately want to have the touch that brings you comfort,

the strength that gives you courage,

and the words to lighten your spirits.

And when we are left speechless

may the silence of our nation weave love into your hearts

to ease your sorrow.

May you find healing through our nation's strength as we-

-the American people-

face this difficult time together. Our hearts are with you. Teresa Jahn

Dixon, IL

Donna Kearns

November 7, 2001

Masako,

I am so sorry for you and your children. I remember what beautiful little boys you have and think of how much they will miss their father. I remember how Pat used to walk your black dog on our street and what a nice time we had at our block parties on Seminary. My heart aches for you and for all the families who have lost loved ones. I will remember you in my prayers. Bill and Donna Kearns

Jan and Zane Azbarea

October 30, 2001

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Maarit Ansela

October 14, 2001

I miss my friend Patrick...a lot of good memories(since 1983). And I mourn for his cruel fate. It was such a shock! My deepest sympathies to Patrick's family, especially Masako and the sons, of whom Patrick spoke so lovingly (I hope you get this message...I only have your old address.)

Gail Hanson-Roberts

October 9, 2001

Masako,

My deepest sympathies to you and your family.

Gail

Brian Fuller

September 27, 2001

Rest in peace, Pat.



May God's Peace be with your family.

Patrick & Linda Flaherty

September 27, 2001

Our deepest sympathies to the Murphy family on their loss. We remember with fond memories all the fun times together.



God be with you during this difficult time and please know you are in our hearts and prayers.

Barbara Bolin

September 24, 2001

MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU ALL.MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL.

LT.COMMANDER MURPHY MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.

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