Remembering Michael Murphy — A Navy SEAL Who Gave His Life For Our Freedom
Michael Patrick Murphy (May 7, 1976 – June 28, 2005) was a United States Navy awarded the United States military’s highest decoration, the Medal of Honor, for his actions in 2005 during the War in Afghanistan. He was the first person to be awarded the medal for actions in Afghanistan; and the first member of the U.S. Navy to receive the award since the Vietnam War.
Michael Murphy was born and raised in Suffolk County, New York. After graduating from high school he went to Penn State, graduating with honors and dual degrees in both political science and psychology. After college he accepted a commission in the United States Navy and became a United States Navy SEAL in July 2002.
Murphy was sent on several missions while participating in the Global War on Terrorism and was killed on June 28, 2005 after his team was compromised and surrounded by Taliban forces near Asadabad, Afghanistan.
In addition to the Medal of Honor, Murphy received other awards including the Silver Star and Purple Heart. Since his death, a United States Navy destroyer, a post office, a combat training pool in Newport, RI Naval Base, and a park have been named in his honor.
In honor of the focused warrior and great American, Lt. Michael Murphy, who wanted nothing more in life than to serve this great country and the beautiful people who make it what it is, perform his workout.
Lt. Michael Murphy’s Favorite Workout He Named
“Body Armour”
or Now Referred to as
“Murph”
For time:
1 mile Run
100 Pull-ups
200 Push-ups
300 Squats
1 mile Run
*This is an advanced workout, so if you need to make modifications, please do. Good Luck & battle like a WARRIOR!!