In Memory of Kevin James Murphy

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Just a note of rememberance. Beth and I were introduced by our oncologist because we shared a common struggle with cancer. For a time, we spoke often about things we shared in common and how we managed this challenge. I did not know Kevin personally. But I knew him through her loving eyes. I shall never forget hearing the devastating news of his being in the tower. My thoughts are with Beth, Connor and Caitlyn on this sad anniversary.

Ken Olson

*** Posted by Ken Olson on 2011-09-11 ***

Hello, my name is Lindsay and I am from California. I did not know Kevin at all but I just wanted to let everyone on this page know that I am dedicating my facebook page to him tomorrow. I was looking for a 9/11 memorial app I could use for my page and I came across one where they randomly select a life that was lost 10 years ago at the WTC. I was given his name. I naturally had find out some history behind the name and found this site. I am glad and honored to have been given his name. He sounds like he was a wonderful person. In his name and thousands of lives lost. God Bless!

*** Posted by Lindsay D. on 2011-09-10 ***

Every life is presious
Every life is worth saving
But the life that is given in that duty
Will be rewarded with life eternal

*** Posted by Anonymous on 2011-06-14 ***

God bless you, Beth! You're a special mom to be so strong, and I for one will always remember you in my prayers. Remember, it says in the Bible, "all meant to harm, God makes into good," which I'm sure you've wondered many times about over the years. However, God knows the final outcome of all of this, and someday we will know, too! Kevin would be proud of what a good job you're doing in raising the two little ones. You're a strong little lady! Take care and remember, we haven't forgotten any of you who have suffered from this great loss!

*** Posted by Kaye on 2010-08-18 ***

Kevin was such an amazing father, son, and husband. He touched the lives of so many people, and I was flooded with many touching stories from all who knew Kevin during various times in Kevin's life. I will never forget at Kevin's wake how his coworker told me that Kevin stood at the coffee maker only a week before 9/11 occurred and listened to his coworker talk about his brother who had just died and had young children. Kevin wanted to console his coworker and felt his sadness and loss. He spent a few hours that day consoling his coworker at Marsh. Kevin was a unique gentle soul that put himself last. He was asked to be a priest, but his response as he told me the story was, "I like girls too much." I proceeded to laugh and told him how happy I was about that! I had just met Kevin on his birthday at a local restaurant  happy hour after work one day. I sneezed, and he said, "God bless you." He then had me at hello. He was a very handsome, tall man with an engaging, beautiful smile. He was very conservative and well dressed and kept looking at me like I was a princess. We left that evening, and my good friend Gail told me that I was to marry Kevin. It was so surreal. He told me that I was his angel from above on the day we met. I did marry Kevin Murphy on July 8, 1990. He is now our beautiful angel from above.

We have two beautiful children that never left Kevin's side when he was alive. Caitlyn at his time of death was only 4, Connor only 7. Caitlyn, now 13, looks like her dad and has his warmth and compassion, and Connor has his beautiful sensitivity and caring personality. The children miss their dad terribly still nine years later. The pain just changes, but it will never go away. I just dropped the kids off at America's Camp today where all children that have lost a parent on 9/11 attend. This will be their 4th year attending, and every year that the bus pulls away, I still have tears in my eyes, knowing all the lives that were lost that day and all the children whose lives will never be the same.

Kevin would be so proud of Connor and Caitlyn. They talk about him daily, and they think about ways of making positive changes in the world on a daily basis.

I was so blessed to be married to an amazing man for 11 years and to have two amazing children with him. God bless you, Kevin James Murphy.

Love,
Your wife Beth Murphy

*** Posted by Beth Murphy on 2010-08-17 ***

Remember the Opal, the broken Volkswagen... we had some great times at St Anthony's with Dennis and Kevin's network of friends. He was a pleasure to have around, a cheery disposition and always willing to help out no matter how tough it made things for himself. I remember he was honored... honored to be an usher at our/my wedding... I'll never forget that moment. My prayers as always to your family my friend.

*** Posted by Chris on 2009-09-11 ***

Kevin was in my class at St. Patrick's from 1st-8th grade. I also saw him occasionally at gatherings with friends from St. Anthony's while in high school. Kevin was always, at all times, a warm and friendly person to me. My prayers are with his wife and children as we approach the 6th anniversary of 9/11. Shortly after 9/11, we brought a golden retriever puppy into our family and named him "Murphy" in honor of Kevin.

*** Posted by Mary Usis Brig on 2007-09-10 ***

My thoughts are with the entire Murphy family today. I only met Kevin once at a gathering at Mike and Katy's, but know what a great family he comes from. He will always be in my prayers.

*** Posted by Dawn on 2006-09-11 ***

For five years your laughter and friendship lives with me. Dumont, Meerholz and I golfed on Friday and missed you. Especially your slice.

*** Posted by Steve Cella on 2006-09-10 ***

Kevin - Loving son, husband and father. You will not be forgotten.

*** Posted by Liz and Bob on 2006-09-08 ***

Kevin always had a smile on his face. He was so funny and light hearted. Always willing to help and be there if you needed him. He was a loving father and husband. I am honored to have known him.

*** Posted by Elizabeth McGuire on 2005-12-19 ***

I remember dancing with Kevin at a wedding and he said I had smiling Irish eyes. Didn't know him too well, really, but I remember the compliment. Saw him a few years later with his young wife and kids and I said now YOU are the one with the smiling Irish eyes! All the best to his loved ones.

*** Posted by Tina on 2003-11-03 ***

This was a kind hearted soul from a wonderful family. Rest in peace, Kevin.

*** Posted by A Friend on 2003-09-11 ***

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