By Tom Rock
The mother and brother of recent Medal of Honor recipient Michael P. Murphy of Patchogue will serve as honorary captains for the Jets when they face the Redskins on Sunday, one of the events in the eighth annual Jets Military Appreciation Day.
Murphy, a Navy SEAL, was killed in Afghanastan on June 28, 2005, but not until after he heroically called in the position of his pinned-down unit.
His mother Maureen and brother John will be presented with Jets jerseys and preside over the coin toss on Sunday. Prior to the kickoff, the Jets plan to honor all of the men and women who serve in the United States Armed Forces.
Murphy was the first sailor to receive the Medal of Honor, the highest award for valor in action against an enemy force, since the Vietnam War. His family was presented with the honor at the White House last month.
Comments (3)
Mr. Rock,
I was stationed with LT Murphy in Hawaii when he was killed in Afghanistan. I must step up and say "You do not win the Medal of Honor", "You are awarded it". He was the recipient of the award
It's not like he was trying to win a MVP in a sport. He was a military man, a sailor, a shipmate, a team mate just doing his job. Just an all around good guy.
GM1(SWCC) Ret.
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