Murtha was model for Firefighters Memorial Statue in front of Babylon Town Hall
As a serviceman for his country, a volunteer for his community and a family man, World War II veteran and former New York City firefighter Philip Murtha was a role model, both literally and figuratively. He posed for the Firefighters Memorial statue that now sits in front of Babylon Town Hall in Lindenhurst, and left a legacy of commitment in the service of others.
Mr. Murtha of Farmingdale,, 85, died June 5, 2010 with his family at his bedside...
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