Navy SEAL LT. Michael P. Murphy of Patchogue died a hero during a counterterrorism mission in the mountains of Afghanistan on June 28, 2005. But his mother, Maureen Murphy, says her son was her hero long before he wore the uniform. Michael Murphy showed his devotion to his mother through gifts and letters he sent while serving overseas. Maureen Murphy's favorite gift was a glass angel figurine. He had sent it in a box with a handwritten message that said, “Momma, your my angel.” He also sent his

Michael P Murphy Rank: Lieutenant Conflict/Era: War on Terrorism (Afghanistan) Unit/Command: U.S. Navy SEALS Military Service Branch: U.S. Navy Medal of Honor Action Date: June 27 - 28, 2005 Medal of Honor Action Place: Near Asadabad, Afghanistan #TrueHero #MilitarySacrifice #ArmyStrong #MedalOfHonor | Lily's

It was late June of 2005 in the Kunar Province of Afghanistan, and four outnumbered US Navy SEALs were pinned down, low on ammunition, and without high ground advantage. As the seconds turned into minutes and the minutes into hours, the escape options began to run out. Over 100 insurgents had steadily cornered them, and more enemy combatants were on their way. Team Leader Michael Murphy realized that the only hope for survival was to call in a Quick Reaction Force, and in a heroic move, he left