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#4445136 - 10/24/18 02:39 AM Re: Murphy - "Signing off" [Re: Nixer]  
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Originally Posted by Nixer
I had more than a few public and private talks with Murphy.

I had long hoped that some day we could meet in person, have a few...drinks, laughs, discussions, whatever. I should have visited him some years ago when I had the time and the means.

Great guy and, no doubt an even greater husband and father who spent his working life protecting honest folks in a MEAN city.

Again, goodbye my friend.

I now have PM's saved from PositiveG, Destructis and now Murphy. None from Ming sadly and, I am afraid he may not be with us anymore either.

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#4445146 - 10/24/18 04:29 AM Re: Murphy - "Signing off" [Re: oldgrognard]  
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Originally Posted by oldgrognard
I have been keeping in contact with his wife. She has given me the go-ahead to post his obituary.
https://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/...TOKEN=0&o_id=5365637&fh_id=14728

Thanks for posting this OG.


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#4445148 - 10/24/18 04:38 AM Re: Murphy - "Signing off" [Re: Murphy]  
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God Bless Murph & thank you


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#4445150 - 10/24/18 04:57 AM Re: Murphy - "Signing off" [Re: Murphy]  
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Thanks OG for posting this obituary. It describes the man to a tee.


"You'll never take me alive" said he,
And his ghost may be heard if you pass by that billabong
"Who'll come a Waltzing Matilda with me?"



#4445151 - 10/24/18 05:01 AM Re: Murphy - "Signing off" [Re: Murphy]  
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Fran told me it was written by his daughter.


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#4445153 - 10/24/18 05:26 AM Re: Murphy - "Signing off" [Re: Murphy]  
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I'm not sure if I ever exchanged any words with Murphy here, but I loved his stories about the outdoors.

RIP man, and fellow SimHQ'er.

#4445196 - 10/24/18 03:14 PM Re: Murphy - "Signing off" [Re: Murphy]  
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RIP Murph.

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#4445200 - 10/24/18 03:27 PM Re: Murphy - "Signing off" [Re: Murphy]  
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Thanks for posting the obituary link. I'm glad it was shared.

Murphy and I shared several PMs in years past, and I had to respect him for the clarity and his commitment to the words he wrote me. It's fantastic to read that obituary about Murphy, and realize that he was even greater as a man, husband, and father in life, than he was as I knew him behind our pseudonyms here on the internet.


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#4445231 - 10/24/18 07:25 PM Re: Murphy - "Signing off" [Re: Murphy]  
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Thanks OG for posting the obituary. I never spoke to Murphy nor do I think we ever even exchanged PMs , but he always seemed like a good man. His obituary confirms that.


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#4445232 - 10/24/18 07:46 PM Re: Murphy - "Signing off" [Re: oldgrognard]  
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Originally Posted by oldgrognard
Fran told me it was written by his daughter.


Superbly, I would say. Christine is clearly a real gem. Robert had good reason to be proud of her!

#4445233 - 10/24/18 07:47 PM Re: Murphy - "Signing off" [Re: Murphy]  
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I need no thanks. Any thanks goes to his wife Fran for allowing it to be shared here. He picked a good one.


Good people sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf.

Someday your life will flash in front of your eyes. Make sure it is worth watching.
#4445762 - 10/27/18 08:53 PM Re: Murphy - "Signing off" [Re: Murphy]  
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RIP Murph...

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#4493477 - 10/18/19 02:50 PM Re: Murphy - "Signing off" [Re: Skater]  
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Today I have to think of good old Murphy, who brought me to this forum.
It was one year ago that he passed.. I hope he rests in peace.
Putting up a candle and having a beer.

Cheers, Murphy.

#4493491 - 10/18/19 05:36 PM Re: Murphy - "Signing off" [Re: Murphy]  
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I miss my friend. He was a good man.


Good people sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf.

Someday your life will flash in front of your eyes. Make sure it is worth watching.
#4493557 - 10/19/19 01:35 AM Re: Murphy - "Signing off" [Re: Murphy]  
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He certainly made his mark, as we all might hope to.


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#4493564 - 10/19/19 03:17 AM Re: Murphy - "Signing off" [Re: Murphy]  
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I never knew Murphy personally but I could just tell he was a wonderful guy. Call it instinct. smile


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#4493816 - 10/20/19 07:29 PM Re: Murphy - "Signing off" [Re: Murphy]  
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In memory of Murphy. smile

#4494914 - 10/28/19 03:13 AM Re: Murphy - "Signing off" [Re: Murphy]  
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Murphy was the best.


"You'll never take me alive" said he,
And his ghost may be heard if you pass by that billabong
"Who'll come a Waltzing Matilda with me?"



#4494920 - 10/28/19 03:34 AM Re: Murphy - "Signing off" [Re: Murphy]  
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I miss our conversations, and wish I had been able to visit him while I the chance.

#4494928 - 10/28/19 05:30 AM Re: Murphy - "Signing off" [Re: Murphy]  
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