[SandRat]

For more information on Lt. Michael P. Murphy, visit www.navy.mil/moh/mpmurphy/index.html

071002-N-0962S-003 WASHINGTON (Oct. 2, 2007) - The Medal of Honor rests on a flag during preparations for an award ceremony for Lt. Michael P. Murphy. Murphy was killed by enemy forces during a reconnaissance mission, Operation Red Wing, June 28, 2005, while leading a four-man team tasked with finding a key Taliban leader in the mountainous terrain near Asadabad, Afghanistan. The team came under fire from a much larger enemy force with superior tactical position. Murphy knowingly left his position of cover to get a clear signal in order to communicate with his headquarters and was mortally wounded while exposing himself to enemy fire. While being shot and shot at, Murphy provided his units location and requested immediate support for his element. He returned to his cover position to continue the fight until finally succumbing to his wounds. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Brandan W. Schulze (RELEASED)

[SandRat]

[GitmoSailor]

My Salute to Lt Murphy!!!!...

[Dante3]

A real hero.

[NoKoolAidforMe]

A true American hero. May he rest in peace.

[Martins kid]

God bless him and all those fighting for America.

[Martins kid]

God bless him and all those fighting for America.

[Riley]

Marcus Luttrell's book, Lone Survivor, describes this action in detail. Very hairy stuff.

[RDTF]

ping to greatness

[balticbeau]

The eyewitness account by the Seal Team 10 leader and survivor, Marcus Luttrell, is the book LONE SURVIVOR. This episode marks the largest number of Navy Seals killed in action, because even more died trying to rescue the original Seal Team 10. It is a book about true military people and the heroes that they are. I purchased my copy at COSTCO.

[balticbeau]

The eyewitness account by the Seal Team 10 leader and survivor, Marcus Luttrell, is the book LONE SURVIVOR. This episode marks the largest number of Navy Seals killed in action, because even more died trying to rescue the original Seal Team 10. It is a book about true military people and the heroes that they are. I purchased my copy at COSTCO.

[RightOnline]

May God bless him and his family. Such men do their country such honor.......mere words don’t suffice.

I’ve had the privilege of knowing only one Medal of Honor winner in my life. Amazing guy. Quite normal in most ways, down to earth.......but a warrior through and through. Also....half crazy. Had to be to do what he did to earn that medal.........

AF helicopter pilot in Vietnam. I wish we had even more ‘crazies’ like him.

[LucyJo]

Thank you for posting the link. Couldn’t get through it without tears. God bless his family, and the families of his team members.

There are no words to express the depth of respect, honor, and gratitude, that I have for this man, and for all of those who serve and protect our country. All are held in my heart and prayers.

[RichInOC]

"Doom on me? Nah. Doom on you."

R.I.P.

[endthematrix]

"The SEALs fought the enemy fearlessly despite being at a tactical disadvantage and outnumbered more than four to one."

Truly another instance when fear of the mighty American warrior has been struck into the hearts of those heathen bastards. Even the enemy will tell tales of our bravery.

[MEG33]

*The Debt Unpayable*

What have I given,
Bold sailor on the sea?
In earth or heaven,
That you should die for me?

What can I give,
O soldier, leal and brave,
Long as I live,
To pay the life you gave?

What tithe or part
Can I return to thee,
O stricken heart,
That thou shouldst break for me?

The wind of Death
For you has slain life’s flowers,
It withereth
(God grant) all weeds in ours.

F.W. Bourdillon

[PurpleMan]

And AlGore is getting all the postings

‘Nuff said about Freeper’s interests?

[Hiker5]

After hearing the story of Operation Redwing, I purchasd “Lone Survivor” by Marcus Luttrell. I am in the process of hiking the Appalachian Trail, a footpath from Georgia to Main which is 2,175 miles long and passes through 14 states. To thru-hike it takes about an average of 6 months. I have chosen to do it by sections each year. Before doing a 326 mile section through Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey & New york last year I read Lone Survivor. On my journey I recalled sections of the story at different times when I was having a tough time or met with various obstacles. The book helped me make it through those times. This year I decided to dedicate my hike to the honor of Marcus Luttrell and to the memory of Danny Dietz, Matthew Axelson and Michael Murphy. This spring I completed 717 miles through the states of Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee,& Virginia. I have shared the story of Operation Redwing with my fellow hikers and have wrote about it in journals provided in the shelters and hostels along the way. Soon after the 4th of July I will go back to the trail in New York and continue my journey north into Connecticut and Massachusetts. I will continue to dedicate my hike to those involved in Operation Redwing. Many of the states I have and will pass through were home to those who served. My thoughts will be with them and their loved ones along with all of the others who served & are currently serving our country, as their service provides the Freedom that allows me to pursue my dream of hiking The Appalachian Trail.

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Great post!

God bless our service men and women.