Raymond E. Murphy‚ 46‚ lieutenant‚ FDNY‚ Ladder 16. Murphy‚ a former salesman‚ took a pay cut when he joined the FDNY‚ but he didn’t seem to mind. Firefighting‚ unlike sales‚ meant being able to save lives. As with everything else that Murphy did‚ he threw himself into firefighting with a passion. In his spare time‚ he dedicated himself to home improvement‚ using his carpentry skills to turn an old house into a dream home.
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I never met you, but your have protected me my entire fire service career. As I watched the tragic events take place almost 15 years ago on September 11th I realized my calling was in fire and emergency services. Upon my completion on interior firefighter certification I was given two items; my Cairns Classic 1010 helmet, and a 9/11 memorial bracelet with your name on it. I have worn the bracelet everyday of my career. This year I am participating in the Silent Bridge walk in Charleston SC. I have made contact with fellow firefighters from Ladder 16 and have received an FDNY t-shirt to wear during the walk to represent you and the ultimate sacrifice you made on that day. I am 46 years old as I participate in this walk, the same age as you when your life was from us. I will always remember and never forget. Thank you…
– Frances ThorpeWe walked in your memory at the 2016 Red Rocks Climb in Colorado. Thank you for your service and sacrifice. You are all always in our hearts.
– Andrea HernandezToday I carried you with me on the 9/11 Tower Challenge in Glendale, AZ. Thank you for your service and sacrifice!
– Charlie BassOn 9-9-17 I carried your name and photo with me during the Tunnel to Towers run in Buffalo NY. It was an honor to do so. Thank you for your service and making the ultimate sacrifice to help those in need. Your name and photo is now hanging in my office. I will never forget.
– John MonsonI carried your name with me during the stair climb at FDIC 2018. Thank you for your service and sacrifice you made on semptember 11, 2001.
– Will FrenchRIP brother
Today I was honored to walk in your memory at the 2018 FDIC 9/11 stair climb. It was an honor to complete the 110 story climb, and ring the bell in your name. God bless your family and thank you for the sacrifice you made on that day.
– Jim MillerI am a Firefighter in Arlington, Va. I selected you to walk with me on the FDIC 2019 Memorial Stair Climb! I was almost overwhelmed with pride and grief when I completed the climb and rang the bell in your honor! God Bless your family! Rest In Peace Brother!
– Brian MurphyI carried you with me at the FFF stair climb at Lambeau field on 9/7/19. Thank you for your service and sacrifice. God bless you and your family.
– Ben AllbaughI had the honor and privilege of walking the stair climb in San Diego today. Thank you
– Terry spannyou for your sacrifice you have not been forgotten!
I had the honour of wearing your name and photo up the 28flights of stairs at Melbourne’s Crown Metropol Hotel for the 6th annual Melbourne Firefighter Stair Climb on Sep 7 2019. I never met you but thank you for your service and I was glad I could do something to honour your memory.
– Rachel MorganToday I was very honored to have completed the 7th Annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin while carrying your name and photo with me. I am proud to say that I was the first finisher of this event and worked incredibly hard to climb those first 78 floors and be the first to ring the remembrance bell that rung throughout the stadium in your honor. I then pushed on to complete the remainder of the 110 floors for you. I thank you for your service and sacrifice and I only hope I could make you proud while carrying you with me.
– Kate UblI am honored to wear your 9/11 Memorial Bracelet. It keeps me grounded and focused to live each day to the fullest. God bless you and your family. Bethany Beach Fire Fighter “Station 70”
– Virginia DavidsonOn this day, September 11, 2020, as I reflect on the events of 19 years ago, I know exactly where I was as a Police Officer. I’ll never forget! Even though I never got to meet you Lt. Murphy, I feel connected to you due to the fact that you knew members of my family in New York. I mourned your passing, but I know that you are with God in Heaven and now safe. I continue to pray for your family, and for them to heal since you’ve been gone. I’ve been told what a wonderful, dedicated firefighter you were in the FDNY. You have not been forgotten even by me, and I know your family will re-unite with you in heaven one day. Your service to the citizens of NYC are appreciated!
– Anthony Sullo-Cpl. Anthony Sullo Jackson County Sheriff’s Office
I’m a police officer in South Carolina. Today, twenty years later you were remembered. I had the honor to wear a badge with your image and name on it while I climbed 110 flights of stairs. Thank you sir, may you rest easy and never be forgotten.
– JimmyI was very honored to walk the 2021 Arizona Salt River Memorial Stair Climb with you. The world needs brave people like you. Thank you for your service and sacrifice. We will never forget.
– Megan FarmerToday, 11/12/2022, I carried your name and photo in the T2T Bluffton SC walk. It was an honor to do so. Thank you for your service and sacrifice!
– Nancy MurphyThis year my school district gathered students, staff & community members to replicate climbing 13 floors in honor of 9/11. I was given your name to wear as I climbed the steps. It was a humbling honor to do so. Thank you doesn’t seem to be the right words. Know you have touched one more life.
– DeeThis year my school district gathered students, staff & community members to replicate climbing 13 floors in honor of 9/11. I was given your name to wear as I climbed the steps. It was a humbling honor to do so. Thank you doesn’t seem to be the right words. Know you have touched one more life.
– Dee Dorflor