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Audie Murphy Memorial GuestbookSponsored by the Audie Murphy Research Foundation, a non-profit, tax-deductible 501(c)(3) educational foundation recognized by the IRS.
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Name:Ernest Roberts From: Oregon
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My father Layton Roberts Fought in WW2 and was a medic. He was one of the brave Americans that fought at D-Day. I think this is great that you are trying to keep Audie's memories alive. I have children of my own and I have told them stories around the camp fire of his brave and selfless acts to asure our freedom. Thanks Audie for your bravery, their are not many that would have done what you have and alot of men were saved because of it. Added: August 23, 2013
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There is a bunch of military history in my family, so the man, Audie Murphy, has always interested me. My father's father was awarded the MBE from the British government and was also a good friend of Winston Churchill. Grampy, as he was known to us kids, attained the rank of captain in the British Royal Air Force and fought valiantly during WWI. He told us tales of brick throwing between aircraft when ammo ran low. He was a quiet, dignified man! My father followed his lead and joined the Army Air Corp just at the start of WWII. He worked his way into the 14th Air Command and was sent to China. He was a gunnery Sargent with the Flying Tigers. A lot of history here but no great hero's as was Mr. Murphy. My father was injured twice but received no purple heart. He carried shrapnel around in his left leg and bore the scars to prove it! Why he did not receive a purple heart is beyond me. After the war he pursued a life of peace and I guess he did not feel the need to possess the medal. He never really explained to me why not. He died on June the 3rd, 2005. He was my hero and lived his life in a way that earned my deep respect. I loved him ever so much and miss him dearly! Added: August 22, 2013 Powered by PHP Guestbook - brought to you by PHP Scripts
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Name:Steve Winegard
From: Farmersville, TX
E-mail: smwinegard@yahoo.com
So glad that we here in Farmersville still celebrate this great man every year with a parade through town.
Added: August 21, 2013