Political Quotes

“This month, a bronze statue was dedicated at Johnson Hagood Stadium at The Citadel in Charleston, South Carolina, in memory of Lieutenant Joe Missar and Lieutenant Skip Murphy, who died for freedom in Vietnam. First Lieutenant Frank M. ``Skip'' Murphy was from Florham Park, New Jersey, graduating from The Citadel in 1965, achieving the dean's list, and going from football walk-on to team captain, being an honorable mention in the All-Southern Conference. On December 7, 1966, Lieutenant Murphy courageously rescued his fellow members of the 2nd Battalion, 12th Infantry Rescue Platoon, cited by Sergeant Ken Eising. Sadly, a command-detonated mine exploded under his vehicle, killing him and two of his men. He was survived by his wife, Molly. I am grateful Lieutenant Murphy was a student teacher with Ms. Sara Bookhart DeLapp's civic class at the High School of Charleston. I learned firsthand of his inspiring young people to be the best they can be, to promote freedom and democracy. In conclusion, God bless our troops, and we will never forget September the 11th in the global war on terrorism. ____________________”