Peoria Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch Tuesday, June 23, 1903
Reflections for Detective William F. Murphy
Rest in peace Detective Murphy.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 11, 2022
No passage of time will ever erase your memory, service and sacrifice, and rest in peace knowing that you will always be remembered.
Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)
June 23, 2020
William "Billy" Murphy, you were my Grandfather although I didn't know you. My father was your son, Charles W. Murphy. He was just a baby when you were killed. Such a tragedy. You live on as does your wife, Mary Ellen Ryan Murphy (Mandy) in that my father named me after her and my daughter is named after her also. Thank you for your service.
Ellen Zang-Dillon
Granddaughter
July 16, 2017
Time may have passed but you are not forgotten. I believe as long as someone remembers you or speaks your name, you are still with us.
Thank you for your heroism.
GOD Bless
Detention Officer A.Zambito
Texas
June 23, 2015
Dear Detective William Murphy, You were my great-uncle. My Grandpa Jeremiah Murphy and you were brothers. My father Joseph William Murphy was your nephew. My Dad and I always attended Police day in Peoria IL together, and although it was a very sad event for him, my Dad always honored you for your dedication and your sacrifice. God Bless you, Detective William Murphy. Your Great-Niece, Maureen Murphy-Eaton
Maureen Murphy-Eaton
Family member
March 9, 2015
Dear officer Murphy I am a long distance relative of yours we as your family and friends will always remember your dedication and service to your family you religion and your job.
Darrick Kirk Lohman
Family friend
April 29, 2014
Rest in Peace, Detective Murphy. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.
Officer 11169
January 29, 2013
God Speed, Brother.
P.O. K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ
March 16, 2010
Your heroism and service is honored today, the one hundred and sixth anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.
Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.
Rest In Peace.
Phyllis Loya
Anonymous
June 24, 2009
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE.GOD BE WITH YOU BROTHER.
J.CISNEROS
LOS ANGELES SCHOOL POLICE
June 2, 2005
Remembering you on your anniversary. Didn’t know so many were lost on 6/23 until one of our own was lost. You will never be forgotten.
Anonymous
June 23, 2004
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