| Michael P. Murphy served as a lieutenant in the United States Navy SEALs. |
| During Operation Red Wings in Afghanistan, Murphy led SEAL Delivery Vehicle Team One (SDVT-1). |
| He was awarded the Medal of Honor, marking the first US Navy member to receive this honor post-Vietnam War. |
| Murphy spent his formative years in Patchogue, New York, having moved from Smithtown. |
| In school, he participated in soccer and pee-wee football. |
| After graduating from Patchogue-Medford High School in 1994, Murphy worked as a lifeguard during summer breaks. |
| His intervention in a school bully altercation earned him the nickname 'The Protector'. |
| Murphy opted to enlist in the US Navy rather than pursue law studies. |
| He successfully completed the BUD/S training and joined SDVT-1. |
| Murphy engaged in military operations across various locations like Jordan, Florida, Qatar, and Djibouti. |
| In 2005, he led Alpha Platoon of SDVT-1 during Operation Enduring Freedom. |
| Displaying immense bravery, Murphy sacrificed himself to seek additional support during battle. |
| He was killed in action and laid to rest at Calverton National Cemetery with full military honors. |
| Posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor in 2007 by President George Bush. |
| Murphy's commitment to fitness inspired the 'Body Armor' workout, later known as the 'Murph Challenge'. |
| His story was depicted in the movie 'Lone Survivor', while a documentary 'MURPH: The Protector' was released to honor his memory. |
