New York, New York
Knowing the Answers
The first thing Brian Murphy would say when he got home from work was, "Where are my girls?"
There were three of them: his wife, Judith, and their two daughters, Leila, 4, and Jessica, 5.
Mr. Murphy, 41, coordinated electronic bond trading for Cantor Fitzgerald. But as his wife made clear, "He would always talk about his three girls. That was his priority." He was always planning trips, teaching them things, springing little surprises. One of the last things he did was take everyone apple picking.
Mr. Murphy's mind was stuffed with facts. You name it, he knew it. "He knew a lot about nature ‹ different birds, insects, plants," said Steven Bram, his brother-in- law. "He knew all about gadgets and was great at fixing things. He was like a 'Jeopardy' contestant."
When friends got lost ‹ and it could be just about anywhere ‹ they called Mr. Murphy. He knew which roads to take. And he knew the answers, with great precision. Once, Jessica said to him, "How come you know so much more than Mommy?"
He answered, "I know a little bit about everything, and Mommy knows a lot about a few things."
But his wife said that he was being modest. He truly knew a lot about everything.
What a beautiful tribute your wife provided at today's memorial service. May God richly bless your family with peace knowing you are in God's arms. Remembered.
September 11, 2016 | NC
In Memory
With Honor & Respect.
S J. Friscia III
May 08, 2015 | Staten Island, NY
Always in my thoughts...
Stephen Davis
September 10, 2011 | New York, NY
Miss you "Murph" I remember the slightly hairyer version of you and your great sense of humor
victor tracy
September 09, 2007 | Westfield, MA
In memory....
P Tabbernor
January 11, 2007 | Victoria, BC
As I 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.
Kristine
November 17, 2006 | Tecumseh, MA
Very sorry about your loss! Sincere sympathy, Pat - R.N. in TN
Patsy Jo Reed Sircy
October 27, 2006 | Gainesboro, TN
Godspeed...........
C Thomas
September 11, 2006 | Bethesda, MD
Brian was not only my brother but my best friend. His total love and devotion for his family and his dedication to his friends made Brian a truly special individual. Today, on the fourth anniversary of his death, it is important to remember how many lives he touched and left better. At his memorial service which was attended by over 1,000 family and friends, it was apparent that Brian had a unique gift for making each person his "best friend." He truly cared about others and their lives...
Ann Murphy
September 11, 2005 | Westfield, MA