10/12/2007

Medal Of Honor

Lt. Mike Murphy, a navy SEAL who was killed in action high in the mountains of Afghanistan, will receive the Medal Of Honor for his heroic actions. His parents will accept the Medal on his behalf from President Bush on October 22nd. To learn more about this great American read the book written by Marcus Luttrell, the sole surviving member of his SEAL team. The book is titled "Lone Survivor".

"Murph" wore the station patch from FDNY Engine 53 and Ladder 43 on the right sleeve of his uniform. He also aquired patches for each of his team members. They wore them so as not to forget how this war started with the cowardly attacks of 9/11/01 and in honor of the 343 firefighters who died in the line of duty with bravery and selfless dedication to the citizens of New York City.

God Bless America, God Bless the Murphy family, and may Lt. Murphy and his fellow team members who fell with him RIP, "....no greater love..."

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Read the book, or find the citation for the medal and read it.

Then ask yourself...where does America find such young men?

LT. Murphy, I salute you, and thank your parents for raising an American Hero.

May you rest in eternal peace and enjoy your place at the Lords table.

Humbly
Lignaius Rex