David Lee Murphy

My sincere condolences to Davids Family. I met Dave some years ago at "the Wall" in DC. He will not be forgotten..May he Rest in Peace

We salute your veteran. Our condolences for your loss & gratitude for your loved one's service to our country. May your memories & God's love bring you peace, comfort & strength at this difficult time.

I have not seen Dave, for over 25 years. I can remember, from so long ago, David's spirit and willingness, to be my friend, as I to him. From working together, to having a beer in a honky-tonk. Rest in peace, Your pal.

For David Lee Murphy, one of the good guys. The Key You never know when the key will turn, when it will appear in your hand, and into the lock of a door long closed. A slight twist of the wrist, and the door now opens to a room kept in the dark, filled with shadows. You enter, reluctant, and the cobwebs part, and you leave footprints in the dust from now to then. You see the pictures once again, of long dead friends and those that killed them, and those you managed to even the score, side by side on a mantle of memories, placed there long ago. And then the door closed, and all forgotten, until the turn of the key. How it appears and why, are questions without answers, but it always fits the lock, and it always turns without effort, and what lies within is always the same as before. Sadness in a long gone face, or a name, or a place you never wanted to see again. A mirror hangs on the wall, but the face within is a younger you, with eyes too cold for the years upon it, and a smile that speaks of death delivered, too hard for a man so young, yet there it was and there it is, hidden until today, and yesterday, and other days when the lock was turned by the key. You’ll leave again, and close the door, and lock it tight… until the next time. You never know when the key will turn, only that it will, again and again, for the rest of your days. JC 4/3/07 Murph and Andi and I used to meet online at the old BOTN site for coffee, most times at 5 AM or so. One time during a conversation about Vietnam memories and triggers, Murph said, "You never know when the Key will turn". I asked him if I could use the phrase, he said, be my guest, and I wrote this. Here's to ya my brother. Photo: For David Lee Murphy, one of the good guys. The Key You never know when the key will turn, when it will appear in your hand, and into the lock of a door long closed. A slight twist of the wrist, and the door now opens to a room kept in the dark, filled with shadows. You enter, reluctant, and the cobwebs part, and you leave footprints in the dust from now to then. You see the pictures once again, of long dead friends and those that killed them, and those you managed to even the score, side by side on a mantle of memories, placed there long ago. And then the door closed, and all forgotten, until the turn of the key. How it appears and why, are questions without answers, but it always fits the lock, and it always turns without effort, and what lies within is always the same as before. Sadness in a long gone face, or a name, or a place you never wanted to see again. A mirror hangs on the wall, but the face within is a younger you, with eyes too cold for the years upon it, and a smile that speaks of death delivered, too hard for a man so young, yet there it was and there it is, hidden until today, and yesterday, and other days when the lock was turned by the key. You’ll leave again, and close the door, and lock it tight… until the next time. You never know when the key will turn, only that it will, again and again, for the rest of your days. JC 4/3/07 Murph and Andi and I used to meet online at the old BOTN site for coffee, most times at 5 AM or so. One time during a conversation about Vietnam memories and triggers, Murph said, "You never know when the Key will turn". I asked him if I could use the phrase, he said, be my guest, and I wrote this. Here's to ya my brother.

A True Brother David was . He will truly be missed . My Condolences to the family of David .

Rest in peace Brother. Prayers for your family to find comfort and peace. You were a darn fine man and we had many good chats in the old BOTN group. When I do make it to the Wall I know you will be there in spirit with the Brothers and Sisters that have gone on before.

Jeremy, Just wanted you to know, the Wilson family from ICU waiting room, is thinking of you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

David my dear you will not be forgotten, my love

"Squelch" it was an honor to know you ,brother . See ya soon, -lobo