Vietnam Veteran Gene Murphy Extended Interview
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2022-08-04に共有
Gene Murphy was wounded in action while in Vietnam. Despite months of hospitalization and incurable paralysis of his legs, Murphy went on to build a family and hold prominent leadership positions serving the needs of veterans and their families in the region and at the national level. The experience changed his life and after recovering he devoted his life to helping other wounded veterans. Murphy joined DAV (Disabled American Veterans) in 1970 and became increasingly active in the organization. He served as national commander of DAV from 1987 to 1988, advocating for veterans of all wars all the way to the highest levels of government. In 1998, Murphy was elected treasurer of the Disabled Veterans’ Life Memorial Foundation, and continues to serve as secretary/treasurer.
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I went through basic training and was with Gene's platoon in Vietnam for over 10 months. He is the epitome of a true American hero both in Vietnam and for the service he has provided to other veterans over the years. It was an honor to serve with him and I am proud to call him my brother and a lifelong friend.
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Gene Murphy the quintessential red blooded All American hero. Not just for his Vietnam service to our country, but for the battles he has fought and victories he has won ever since coming home. Good bless you sir and Thank You.
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I’m 62 and I planned on joining the Marines. Then I saw how they treated our service men and women. I’m from Hialeah Florida, I never saw anyone say anything negative towards the veterans coming home. This is a great man.
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Thank you for your service to our country. A fellow Vietnam Veteran I Corp. Phu Bai/Hue/Khe Sanh 1967-1969
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Just watched the interview with Lyle Bowes yesterday, then stumbled across this interview. Mr Bowes is the soldier that dug the hole, gave him caps of water all night, gave him morphine, etc all night. Cool to hear both their perspectives!
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His positivity is inspiring. A great American and a great human.
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Thank you for your service Sir and I just want to say DAV in San Diego has helped me with filing a claim with the VA, God bless America!! A disabled veteran.
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Gene: Thanks for your story; I now know where the DAV commitment to veterans comes from: guys like you. Joe Murphy, RVN, 68-69
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Thank you for your service Mr. Murphy and for the hard work & passionate efforts for our veterans. Your best friend is an awesome man as well. Listened to Lyle's story yesterday. Our world needs many more men/people with good hearts, giving and care for others, just like you! ❤ thank you
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What a great attitude and man. Appreciate your service and your life perspectives. His buddy Lyle was his guardian angel and what a guy he is and lifelong friend. God bless you both...
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Welcome Home Sergeant. Love you Brother. From Private Robert Miley Jr. 😎
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Thank you for your service Mr. Murphy and God bless you.
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Welcome home gene…and thank you for your service to our country and thank you for helping our veterans…I was a 11 bravo in Vietnam the same time you were there…25th infantry division aug68/69…was wounded two times with shrapnel from mortar attacks and hand grenade explosion….I appreciate you for telling your story….
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What an inspiration. He’s grateful and he’s in a wheelchair for the rest of his life and he’s done so much for the veterans. He says he’s blessed this is a man to look up to
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God bless this soldier. I was in Nam 69 70 71
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Incredible life. This should be a movie. Thank you for your service sir. Vietnam '66
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Welcome home Sir!!!! Sincere admiration for your tours in Vietnam . I was born in 1964 but my dad was a Korean War combat medic and made it home. Thank you for your service!!!!!! Live❤😮
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Thank you for your service. Everything you said about these congress men , women and cross dressers is right. They actually deserve less and you solders deserve the best by far. God bless you my brother
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Mr Murphy- From one vet (USAF '96-'11) to another, I thank you from the bottom of my heart. You are an amazing human being
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Glad you made it home Gene, hope you are well. Formerly with 198th Light Infantry Brigade.
