Quint 5-17-2 Dedication to Lt. Michael Murphy
On Sunday, May 20th, the North Patchogue Fire Department held a Dedication for the new Quint 5-17-2 in honor of US Navy Seal Lieutenant Michael “The Protector” Murphy. In front of Lt. Murphy’s family, friends, elected officials, and neighboring fire departments. The new 5-17-2, a Pierce 107' Quint was dedicated in his memory with a memorial to Lt. Murphy’s prominently displayed on the apparatus. ⠀
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Lt. Murphy, a Patchogue native was killed in action in Afghanistan during Operation Red Wings in 2005. For his heroic actions during the operation, Lt. Murphy received the Navy Silver Star which was later upgraded to the Medal of Honor. ⠀
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Congratulations to the North Patchogue Fire Department on their new apparatus. May it serve its citizens and allow Lt. Murphy to continue to serve and never be forgotten.
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Lt. Murphy, a Patchogue native was killed in action in Afghanistan during Operation Red Wings in 2005. For his heroic actions during the operation, Lt. Murphy received the Navy Silver Star which was later upgraded to the Medal of Honor. ⠀
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Congratulations to the North Patchogue Fire Department on their new apparatus. May it serve its citizens and allow Lt. Murphy to continue to serve and never be forgotten.
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