In what has now become a viral attraction on Facebook, Jeff Beaurline chose to remember his friend and fallen Navy SEAL Lt. Michael Murphy on St. Patrick’s Day with offerings of Guinness at his local pub in Connecticut.
Beaurline went to Pub 25 in Newton, Connecticut on St. Patrick’s Day to arrange with the owner and manager of the establishment for a pint of Guinness could be given to a random customer every hour of that day. Though Beaurline had intended to provide enough funds to cover the random pints, the owner and manager insisted that they would be on the house.
Leaving a touching memorial for his friend and fallen SEAL, Beaurline uploaded a picture of a pint of Guinness next to a small American flag and a note that read “Reserved for Lt Michael P. Murphy US Navy Seal. Killed in action - 28 June 2005 - Afghanistan. Not Forgotten.”
Lt. Michael P. Murphy was awarded the Medal of Honor posthumously for his courageous actions while in Afghanistan. “After coming under fire from approximately 50 insurgents, Murphy knowingly exposed himself to enemy fire so he could transmit a signal requesting immediate assistance for his team. Murphy and two of the other SEALs died in the firefight, though the fourth member, Marcus Luttrell, survived,” reports The Blaze.
Beaurline’s touching message on Facebook that accompanied his now wildly popular upload read: “As promised… I just walked into a local pub (PUB 25, Newtown, CT) and asked to speak with the Owner/Manager. I asked if I could leave a cold one on the bar for Michael all day . I showed him the “Reserved” sign I made and explained I wanted to leave him sufficient funds to buy a random person a Guinness every hour today, and that when the surprised patron asks him “Who is this from?” he should reply: “It’s from LT Michael P. Murphy.” and point to the reserved sign. The Owner/Manager was so in tune with this small gesture, he refused my money, introduced me to two men working in the PUB who just returned home from Afghanistan and Iraq with the ASSURANCE that my request on Michael’s behalf would be honored. God Bless America!”
At time of reporting, Beaurline’s viral Facebook upload has gained just over 33,000 likes and close to 9,000 shares.
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Switch to the desktop site to post a comment.irishpjk | Mar 27, 2012, 11:16 PM EDT
If it's not a male and female then it's not a marriage. So why worry about what anyone might call it, I have a few choice one's myself.
irishpjk | Mar 26, 2012, 07:31 PM EDT
Michael Murphy’s was a peace loving man; his goal was to make life better for peace and freedom loving people. So when his seal team was discovered by some people in the mountains of Afghanistan he made the decision not to kill them, he was hoping they would not bring Al Qaeda down on their position. They did and Michael Murphy died trying to call in a rescue team for his team members. His was one of the biggest funerals I ever attended. Michael rest in peace, to our seal team member’s thanking you for you service.
KatieMurphy | Mar 26, 2012, 07:14 PM EDT
Separate subject - why isnt IC telling us about the horrific statements eg in England and scotland from Bishops who are calling gay marriage all sorts of awful things.........all of a sudden, IC's gone quiet...............Have you (IC) caved in to the criminals in the hierarchy of a pope who UNexcommunciated bishop williamson, a holocaust denier, in 2009.......... KatieMurphy6612@yahoo.com
Searlit | Mar 26, 2012, 07:06 PM EDT
Very touching gesture. No wonder this went viral. Chokes you up.
Murph46 | Mar 26, 2012, 12:47 PM EDT
Makes me ultra proud to be Michael Thomas Patrick Murphy-Would have liked to have met you Murph!
JBRAFTREE | Mar 26, 2012, 12:45 PM EDT
Just saw the Saw Doctors on a Real hero's dime. Pints up to Murphy and mt friend Louie!!!!!!
BrendanDunphy | Mar 26, 2012, 11:41 AM EDT
Wondering how long it will take for those nasty Irish to post mean posts about us Americans being "warmongerers" and "plastic paddys" etc., etc. Godspeed Michael Murphy. My next pint will be for you.