"In his final act of bravery, he continued to engage the enemy until he was mortally wounded, gallantly giving his life for the cause of freedom." ~Pres. George W Bush
Michael Patrick Murphy was a United States Navy SEAL lieutenant and the first person to be awarded the U.S. military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor, for his actions during the War in Afghanistan.
Died: June 28, 2005, Kunar Province
Awards: Medal of Honor, Purple Heart, Silver Star
