Happy Birthday Murph~In Loving Memory~Lt Michael P. Murphy USN SEAL~5/7/76-6/28/05

Lt. Michael P. Murphy USN SEAL

Medal of Honor Recipient

May 7, 1976-June 28, 2005

 

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 I HIGHLY  recommend opening another browser window and going to this link to listen to the song while you read the lyrics.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FEwBZegmcXc

I promise, it’s worth the trouble.

 

In Loving Memory – Alterbridge

Thanks for all, you’ve done

I missed you for so long

I can’t believe you’re gone.

You still live, in me

I feel you in the wind

You guide me constantly

 

I never knew what it was to be alone

Cause you were always there for me

You were always waiting.

And now I come home

And I miss your face

Smiling down on me

I close my eyes to see

And I know, you’re a part of me

And it’s your song, that sets me free

I sing it while, I feel I can’t hold on

I sing tonight, cause it comforts me

 

I carry the things that remind me of you

In loving memory of, the one that was so true

You were as kind as you could be

And even though you’re gone

You still mean the world to me

 

I never knew what it was to be alone, no

You were always there for me

You were always waiting

And now I come home

And it’s not the same

Feels empty and alone

I can’t believe you’re gone

And I know, you’re a part of me

And it’s your song, that sets me free

I sing it while, I feel I can’t hold on

I sing tonight, cause it comforts me

 

Glad he set you free from sorrow

I’ll still love you more tomorrow

And you’ll be with me still

All you did you did with feeling

And you always found the meaning

And you always will

And you always will

And you always will

 

Lt. Michael P. Murphy
Lt. Michael P. Murphy
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Sign the guest book~the family reads the messages~remind them that Michael has not been forgotten.  Legacy.com

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Lone Survivor: The Eyewitness Account of Operation Redwing and the Lost Heroes of SEAL Team 10
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MizGeminiStarz
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Very beautiful, def open in a new browser.
bluesingincat
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What a wonderful tribute to a brave and selfless hero. Beautiful song, well worth listening to. We will never forget. Happy Birthday Lt. Michael Murphy.
Rosemead Herald
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Tankerbabelc
WOW! That is indescribably in words. It is so heartwarming to see and hear such great tributes for our beloved Fallen Heroes.
Daniel J. Murphy
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As Michael's father, I can't thank Long Island Girl and all those that read and comment on her posts about our brave and courageous son..... Michael, his SEAL Team and all those who have sacrificed for our Nation are in our prayers. I miss my "buddy boy" and there remains a constant void in my life without him but your prayers, good wishes and memories of our extraordinary Navy SEAL lift our spirits on those dark days which intrude on us when thinking about our boy. Thank You and God Bless.
EagleII
"To live in the hearts of those you leave behind is never to die"
~Robert Orr~

.... as no one is dead until they are forgotten!

Michael P. Murphy - Never Forgotten

EagleII

* Daniel J. Murphy wrote:
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As Michael's father ...Thank You and God Bless.

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No, THANK YOU and GOD BLESS you and yours for giving your son the courage to enlist and serve to protect and defend our constitution. A young man who could have been making more money flipping burgers at McDonalds, yet he offered his life for the many, and gave it, adding a blood seal to the oft stated term, Freedom is not FREE, and often paid for at a dear price.

I extend my condolences to his family and to his friends and to his loved ones. Our prayers and those of the entire nation are with his family and his friends and his loved ones at all times.

May God give you a peace that surpasses all human understanding.



EagleII
Angels Commissioned

The Great Commander raised his hand;
"We will do battle on this land!"
He ordered youth to come and serve.
He called upon those in Reserve.

He readied weapons one by one,
As each one came, a daughter, a son.
To lay their life down on command,
For something they'd not understand.
But with each order came the call
To Angels who would watch them all.
From friends and family on their knees,
In prayer for warriors such as these.

Who knew of games and friends at school,
The love of cars, the golden rule.
Who needed something much much more,
Than what life had prepared them for.

So Heaven's Legions took command
And walked among the battle land,
Embracing sons who lost their youth,
To war's command and ugly truth.
And put a blessing in their dreams,
Of running dogs and fishing streams.
Who caught them as they fell with peace,
And flew them Home from war's release.

You'll hear a story now and then,
Of how it happened, where and when.
A soldier's life was spared by fate,
By one who should have fired in hate.

A land mine that would not fire.
An act of courage to inspire.
An unseen voice that gives the cry,
You must do this or you will die.

These are the things that fight the fight
For faith into the dark of night.
These are the things we can't explain,
That happen on the battle plain.

Remembering comrades who have died,
And broken hearts of those who've cried.
To those who lived through bitter war,
This day is yours, and much, much more.


Remember when you look on high,
And see the blue of clouds and sky.
That there is work for you to do;
That you are here, so you're not through.

For surely as sweet freedom rings,
You've felt the touch of angel's wings.

By - Jennifer Grant
Bryan Galante
I NEVER had the HONOR of meeting Michael, but we do share a couple things in common that make is memory important to me. While born in Manhattan and living in Brooklyn until age 10..I grew up in Manorville and spent many a morning at the Patchogue LIRR station on the way to work at NYC Criminal Court. My grandma lived on Maple Ave many years ago..it is very special to me.
mindy abraham

A wonderful way to remember a great man. RIP and thanks:(

mindy abraham
To Mr.Murphy-thank you for raising such a wonderful, brave and good son. We all appreciate what he gave
David Luttrell

Hello Dan,

It is an Honor to know you and share a piece of history together. God Bless You and your entire family. Never Forget that you Son will always be remembered in my home, on my walls, and in my heart until the day that I die.

Your friend,

David Luttrell

Rebecca's Squid Thoughts

Mr. Murphy,

Though the depth of your loss is unimaginable, I hope it is somewhat assuaged with the knowlege that Michael's selfless sacrifice is honored and appreciated by all Americans who have heard his story.

All of the freedoms that many take for granted on a day to day basis come at a cost, one willingly paid for by brave soldiers, sailors, and marines so that folks at home can continue to live under that banner of freedom.

Growing up, my mother always reminded me that before we can focus on our rights as citizens, we have to understand our responsibilities to our country. Freedom isn't free. I believe your son is an embodiment of that idea.

"Fair Winds and Following Seas, Lt. Michael Murphy"

Sincerely,

Rebecca Knecht,

fmr. MM1 (SW), USN 1997-2003, USS George Washington (CVN-73), Reactor Department

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