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Philip Murphy-Sweet

Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

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Commander U. S. Navy Philip A. Murphy-Sweet On Saturday, April 7, 2007, the nation lost one of its most loving people. Commander Philip A. Murphy-Sweet, 42, of Mechanicsburg, Pa., was killed as the result of injuries received by an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in the Rusafa District of...

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I served with Philip at Phoenix Base in Baghdad. He was a great, humorous guy and professional in the midst of all the stress and chaos of those days. His loss was a shock to us all at MNSTC-I, and I fondly remember him every Memorial Day and Veterans Day. Prayers for his family over all these years. LTC(R) Weiss

Not forgotten CMDR Murphy-Sweet! Remembering you on this Memorial Day. Salute.

Remembering you on this Memorial Day 2025. At Phoenix Base, Shaking hands and chatting as you were in your transition time coming aboard. Friendly, professional, and ready to dive in to get to work. Not forgotten!

Thinking of you. Happy Memorial Day!
Lowell

Phillip a friend of our son Jeff will always be remembered by his smile and friendly manner. We will visit his grave again next month when we go back to DC for our sons' wedding. Phillip a joy to be around. Soar with the angels.

Saepe Temptanes
Semper Fidelis
Fratres Aeternum...

Often Tested
Always Faithful
Brothers Forever!

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Saepe Temptanes
Semper Fidelis
Fratres Aeternum

Often Tested
Always Faithful
Brothers forever!

Remembering Phil on this Memorial Day weekend -- impossible to fathom that it has been 8 years since he left this earth. In memory of your service and your commitment to the Navy, the Nation, and Family. Hope all is well, shipmate.

It's now been 7 years and I still remember the first time I meet Phil. I was one off the team members looking after him on missions. He would always be one off the lads laughing and joking with us the day it happened will stop with me for the rest off my life. Even knowing him for a short time he made a big impression on me and my team mates. He risked his life to make other peoples lives better him and my two teams mates that died with him will never be forgotten. My thoughts are with his...