Flossmoor, Illinois
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.
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.
Steve Drefahl
September 11, 2017
Thinking of your friends and family today. Thanks for your service.
Del Newberry
July 05, 2017 | Garland, TX
In Memory
With Honor & Respect.
S J. Friscia III
May 11, 2015 | Staten Island, NY
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.
Arthur Breaux
September 12, 2011 | Homestead, FL
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
George Conwill
September 10, 2011 | Gulfport, MS
I salute you, Sir.
January 05, 2011
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
Peggy Childers
September 05, 2010 | Carson City, NV
Happy Birthday!!!
Fair Winds and Following Seas!!!
Doug Abraham
June 25, 2009 | Livonia, MI
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
Daniel Finn
June 21, 2009 | Oak Lawn, IL
