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Sixteen fire trucks from various Long Island fire departments formed an arch that suspended eight 30’ x 30’ flags as Michael’s funeral procession entered Calverton National Cemetery on July 13, 2005.
(Courtesy of the Murphy family)

Lieutenant Michael P. Murphy’s headstone at Calverton National Cemetery, located in Section 67, site 3710.
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The reverse side of Michael’s headstone, noting his Silver Star and Purple Heart, along with his SEAL Trident.
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Sign welcoming visitors to Navy SEAL Lt. Michael P. Murphy Memorial Park overlooking Lake Ronkonkoma, where Michael served as a lifeguard and beach manager for several years.
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Dedication of the Navy SEAL Lt. Michael P. Murphy Memorial Park on May 7, 2006. The monument was donated by the Military Order of the Purple Heart. Standing in the back row are Rear Admiral Joseph Maguire and Michael’s father, Daniel J. Murphy. In the front row are Michael’s younger brother, John, and his mother, Maureen Murphy.
(Courtesy of the Murphy family)

Lieutenant Murphy’s parents with Congressman Timothy Bishop and Rear Admiral Joseph Maguire at the Lake Ronkonkoma park’s dedication on May 7, 2006.
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Sailor’s Cross dedicated to the memory of Lieutenant Michael Murphy, located in front of the American Legion Post in Patchogue, New York.
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Dan Murphy prays at the grave of Chief Warrant Officer 4 Chris Scherkenbach, the helicopter pilot from the 160th SOAR who lost his life on June 28, 2005, during the Murphys’ visit to Arlington National Cemetery on October 21, 2007, the day before Lieutenant Murphy received the Medal of Honor.
(Courtesy of the Murphy family)

Lieutenant Mike McGreevy’s widow, Laura, and daughter, Molly, accompanied the Murphys on their visit to Arlington National Cemetery.
(Courtesy of the Murphy family)

Escorted by a Navy honor guard, the family of Lieutenant Michael Murphy places wreaths at the graves of those lost in Operation Red Wings interred at Arlington National Cemetery.
(Courtesy of the Murphy family)

Lieutenant Michael Murphy’s parents being escorted by a Navy and Army honor guard during the wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery.
(Courtesy of the Murphy family)