Demonstrating exceptional resolve, Lieutenant Murphy valiantly led his men in engaging the large enemy force. Run a pace thats a minute slower than your pace for a 5K. Carry the load: A swaying vest can make your run awkward and slow. From left to right, Sonar Technician 2nd Class Matthew G. Axelson, of Cupertino, Calif; Senior Chief Information Systems Technician Daniel R. Healy, of Exeter, N.H.; Quartermaster 2nd Class James Suh, of Deerfield Beach, Fla.; Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Marcus Luttrell; Machinists Mate 2nd Class Shane Patton, of Boulder City, Nev.; and LT Michael P. Murphy, of Patchogue, N.Y. With the exception of Luttrell, all were killed June 28, 2005, by enemy forces while supporting Operation Red Wings. Abe was shot at twice while he was giving a speech on a street in the city of Nara. After graduating from Penn State, Murphy applied and was accepted to several law schools, but decided to attend SEAL mentoring sessions at the United States Merchant Marine Academy. Hearst Magazine Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. To this day, if you ask people who you would want to take a game-winning shot, they would say Jordan over anyone else. Understanding his teams deathly predicament, Murphy, according to the Navy, unhesitatingly and with complete disregard for his own life moved into the open, where he could gain a better position to transmit a call to get help for his men. This deliberate and heroic act deprived him of cover and made him a target for the enemy. This was the worst single-day U.S. A Cook County judge ordered the 16-year-old held without bail Thursday. Within hours, the SEALs were taking fire on three sides by a force of more than 50 anticoalition militiamen. [7], Murphy created his own CrossFit-style workout called "Body Armor", which involved running, pushing, pulling, and lifting exercises while wearing body armor, a 16.4lb (7.4kg) vest that he wore while deployed. U.S. Navy photo (RELEASED), 050628-N-0000X-004 "Murphy picked it. His rescue unit was activated and deployed to Turkey after 9/11, but his teammates told him he should stay in school, knowing how hard hed worked to get in. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies. I've lost almost 300 games. One of the villagers eventually delivered a note from Luttrell to a Marine outpost, leading to a massive operation to rescue the SEAL on July 2nd. Workout, The 10 Best Exercise Bikes for Your Home Gym, Try This Hellish 5-Minute NFL Combine Workout, Bodybuilder Takes on The Mountain in Strength Test. Went like this: Youd run one mile; do 100 pullups, 200 pushups, and 300 squats; then run one more mile. On June 28, 2005, three of four SEALS on the ground (Murphy, Dietz, Axelson) were killed during combat operations in support of Operation Red Wing. U.S. Navy photo (RELEASED). Every year since 1992, Oakland Community College, the largest community college in the state of Michigan, has offered a . Lt. Brian Murphy (pictured), a 21 year police veteran, was repeatedly shot at short range by gunman Wade Michael Page outside the temple in Oak Creek, Wisconsin after he responded to a 911 call. The SEAL mission was compromised when the team was spotted by local nationals, who presumably reported its presence and location to the Taliban. You wore your kit., Hero WODs had come before. The Penn State class of 2011's senior gift was a memorial named after Lt. Michael P. Murphy to commemorate all veterans who served the United States. We had 13, maybe 15 people. [4], Murphy, Dietz, and Axelson were killed in the action. As the Chinook raced to the battle, a rocket-propelled grenade struck the helicopter, killing all 16 men aboard. Take a look inside Dublin's most stylish townhouse, Number 31. One spring break, Michaels car broke down on the way to Panama City, Florida. She reports on important developments within the service, from new uniforms to new policies; the realities of military life facing soldiers and their families; and broader cultural issues that expand outside of the Army, touching each of the military services. He was a Long Island native. It's compiled from Chicago Sun-Times reporting and information from law enforcement agencies and the Cook County medical examiner's office and updated every day. While continuing to be fired upon, Murphy made contact with the SOF Quick Reaction Force at Bagram Air Base and requested assistance. Many of the SEALs who came to train there had known Lieutenant Michael Murphy. The grind of the workout also led to more camaraderie and team cohesion andbecause it called for partitioning the repsstrategy. And this was my wife and I, stuffing shirts into envelopes, Dr. Appel says. CORONADO, Calif. (Oct. 19, 2001) - Navy file photo of Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL (BUD/S) graduating class 236. [40], Murph: The Protector is a 2013 documentary about Murphy as told by his family and friends.[41]. [36][37] After his death, several of his SEAL colleagues had visited the station and given them a memorial plaque in Murphy's name. Murphy knowingly left his position of cover to get a clear signal in order to communicate with his headquarters and was mortally wounded while exposing himself to enemy fire. Lt. Murphy was buried at Calverton National Cemetery less than 20 miles from his childhood home. This award is endowed to be given in Murphy's name in perpetuity. Lt. Murphy's name was placed in honor on this memorial shortly after he was awarded the Medal of Honor. [26][27], The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 170 East Main Street in Patchogue, New York, shall be known and designated as the 'Lieutenant Michael P. Murphy Post Office Building'. Or donate to the LT Michael P. Murphy Navy SEAL Museum, under construction in West Sayville, New York (murphsealmuseum.org). Hero WODs are dedicated to the memory of a military member or first responder killed in the line of duty. [4], On 4 July 2005, Murphy's remains were recovered by a group of American soldiers during a combat search and rescue operation and returned to the United States. [21], President George W. Bush presented Murphy's Medal of Honor to his parents on 22 October 2007. If theres going to be one survivor, its not going to be Michael.. The award was made possible by the gifts of GeoEye and the US Geospatial Intelligence Foundation. Since then, the station has had a special connection with the SEALs; service members on leave in the area are welcomed to stay with the station overnight, including those of other branches of the military. Michael and his Seal team wore the patch of the New York fire department engine company 53, ladder company 43, who responded to the Twin Towers attacks, to remind them of why they were in Afghanistan - to stop another 9/11.. The ensuing fierce firefight resulted in numerous enemy casualties, as well as the wounding of all four members of the team. . Murphy knowingly left his position of cover to get a clear signal in order to communicate with his headquarters and was mortally wounded while exposing himself to enemy fire. The four SEALs were scouting Ahmad Shah a terrorist in his mid-30s who grew up in the adjacent mountains just to the south. By his selfless leadership, Lieutenant Murphy reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. For example, if youre hitting snags on the pullups, you could do 2 pullups, 6 pushups, 1 pullup, and 9 squats. Drop the hammer: Lean into the suffering and go for broke on the final 1-mile run. The notorious bank robber from the great depression era. Just imagine how the people storming the beaches of Normandy or hiking the jungles of Vietnam or liberating Iraq felt like. [28][29], On 9 July 2009, the newly constructed Combat Training Pool at the Naval Station Newport, Rhode Island was dedicated in honor of Murphy. Murphy died while conducting counter-terrorism operations in Kunar Province, Afghanistan. Shortly after inserting into the objective area, the SEALs were spotted by three goat herders who were initially detained and then released. The ensuing fierce firefight resulted in numerous enemy casualties, as well as the wounding of all four members of the team. Navy file photo of SEAL Lt. Michael P. Murphy, from Patchogue, N.Y. Murphy was killed by enemy forces during a reconnaissance mission, Operation Red Wing, June 28, 2005, while leading a four-man team tasked with finding a key Taliban leader in the mountainous terrain near Asadabad, Afghanistan. He returned to his cover position to continue the fight until finally succumbing to his wounds. Locals discovered him and carried him to a nearby village, where they kept him for three days. He was on a plane to Afghanistan two days later. John Krasinski did it along with the Rock in 2018. Murphy knowingly left his position of cover to get a clear signal in order to communicate with his headquarters and was mortally wounded while exposing himself to enemy fire. They push. BY HIS SELFLESS LEADERSHIP, COURAGEOUS ACTIONS, AND EXTRAORDINARY DEVOTION TO DUTY, LIEUTENANT MURPHY REFLECTED GREAT CREDIT UPON HIMSELF AND UPHELD THE HIGHEST TRADITIONS OF THE UNITED STATES NAVAL SERVICE. Severely wounded, Lt. Murphy returned to his cover position with his men and continued the battle., Because of Murphys transmission, an MH-47 Chinook helicopter, carrying eight other SEALs along with eight Army Night Stalkers, responded to extract the four-man team alongside Army attack helicopters. Due South. The team came under fire from a much larger enemy force with superior tactical position. A while later, when he regained consciousness, Luttrell found he had no other option but to crawl down the side of the cliff he was on despite having three cracked vertebrae, a bullet wound in one leg and shrapnel in both, and suffering from dehydration. That class was where the fire-breathers were. Unable to get a radio signal from their position,Murphy left his cover and exposed himself in order to find a signal to call for help. IN HIS FINAL ACT OF BRAVERY, HE CONTINUED TO ENGAGE THE ENEMY UNTIL HE WAS MORTALLY WOUNDED, GALLANTLY GIVING HIS LIFE FOR HIS COUNTRY AND FOR THE CAUSE OF FREEDOM. [34], The Sea Cadet unit from West Sayville, New York is named the "Lt. Michael P. Murphy Division" and has hosted and sponsored events in honor of Murphy. In 1994, Murphy graduated from Patchogue-Medford High School and left to attend The Pennsylvania State University (Penn State). Prior to a helicopter being shot down in 2011,[8][9] Operation Red Wings was both the largest loss of life for U.S. forces in Afghanistan since the invasion began[10] and the largest loss for the SEALs since the Vietnam War. [4] Since his death, the high school he attended, a post office in his home town, a park and a guided missile destroyer, the USSMichael Murphy(DDG-112), have been named in his honor.[23]. And I was like, I wonder if thats the same Murph.. It wasnt a race. Murphy attended Penn State University, where he was an exceptional all-around athlete and student, excelling at ice hockey and graduating with honors. But thats nothing on Graham Dessert, who did Murph every day for 365 days, finishing on February 20, 2021. They pull. Michael did it while wearing body armor, the 16.4-pound military-issued vest, because thats what he wore downrange. Completed at full tilt, however, Murph can ice even elite athletes. Murphy suffered severe depression from post traumatic stress syndrome, also called battle fatigue, and became addicted to sleeping pills as a result. WHEN THE PRIMARY COMMUNICATOR FELL MORTALLY WOUNDED, LIEUTENANT MURPHY REPEATEDLY ATTEMPTED TO CALL FOR ASSISTANCE FOR HIS BELEAGUERED TEAMMATES. He was able to request assistance from the quick reaction force at Bagram Air Base, but while he was on the call, Murphy was shot in the back and dropped the transmitter. Dr. Appel had made doing Murph every year a personal Memorial Day tradition. Maj. Stephen C. Reich, 34, of Washington Depot, Conn. Sgt. In high school, he continued playing sports, and took a summer job as a lifeguard at the Brookhaven town beach in Lake Ronkonkoma, New York. Youre going to ask people to pay money to go to their own gym and do a workout? Troops stationed in Jordan, Qatar, Djibouti, or Afghanistan dont have access to exercise gear. The plaza will honor all Penn State veterans and Murphy, Penn State's only Medal of Honor recipient. Traveling seven miles on foot he evaded the enemy for nearly a day. This deliberate, heroic act deprived him of cover, exposing him to direct enemy fire, his award citation says. Japan's former prime minister Shinzo Abe has died in hospital after he was shot at a political campaign event. man, its like who knows whats going to happen. The report cleared Wilson of. After a hitch in the Marine Corps, Murphy attended the University of Arizona, Tucson, and then went to U.C.L.A. The team came under fire from a much larger enemy force with superior tactical position. . [20], For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life and above and beyond the call of duty as the leader of a special reconnaissance element with Naval Special Warfare task unit Afghanistan on 27 and 28 June 2005.While leading a mission to locate a high-level anti-coalition militia leader, Lieutenant Murphy demonstrated extraordinary heroism in the face of grave danger in the vicinity of Asadabad, Kunar Province, Afghanistan. The 16-year-old will be tried as an adult while another 15-year-old who was with him faces charges for felony possession of a stolen car. Under the assumed name Muhammad Ismail, Shah led a guerrilla group known to locals as the "Mountain Tigers" that had aligned with the Taliban and other militant groups close to the Pakistani border. A Greek warrior could not escape the field of battle unless he tossed away the heavy and cumbersome shield. One was a painstaking analysis of the shooting that weighed physical, ballistic, forensic, and crime-scene evidence, and statements from purported eyewitnesses. I thought this should be a national thing, he says. The Taliban came to the village several times demanding that Luttrell be turned over to them. Michael Easter is a health and fitness writer and a visiting lecturer at UNLV. And perhaps a tree, crossbeam, or door frame to do pullups. TimesMachine is an exclusive benefit for home delivery and digital subscribers. This footnote applies to all awards listed in the table. [4], Upon graduation from BUD/S, he attended the United States Army Airborne School, SEAL Qualification Training, and SEAL Delivery Vehicle (SDV) school. About 2:00 pm on January 26, six German Tiger tanks supported by over 200 infantry headed toward Murphy's position. Gunman Michael Zehaf-Bibeau was shot 31 times during his chaotic attack on Parliament Hill Oct. 22, and was finally killed by a bullet to the back of his head, according to a much-anticipated. The fourth SEAL, Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class (SEAL) Marcus Luttrell, was blasted over a ridge by a rocket-propelled grenade and knocked unconscious. ON 28 JUNE 2005, OPERATING IN AN EXTREMELY RUGGED ENEMY-CONTROLLED AREA, LIEUTENANT MURPHYS TEAM WAS DISCOVERED BY ANTI-COALITION MILITIA SYMPATHIZERS, WHO REVEALED THEIR POSITION TO TALIBAN FIGHTERS. Due South. Risk would, of course, be minimized if they put the helicopter down in a safe zone. The SEALs, Lt. Michael Murphy, Gunners Mate 2nd Class (SEAL) Danny Dietz, Sonar Technician 2nd Class (SEAL) Matthew Axelson and Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class (SEAL) Marcus Luttrell had a vital task. Michael did it while wearing body armor, the 16.4-pound military-issued vest, because that's what he wore downrange. [19], On 11 October 2007 the Bush administration announced Murphy would be presented the Medal of Honor, awarded posthumously, during a ceremony at the White House on 22 October 2007. The U.S. Navy ship USSMichael Murphy and several civilian and military buildings have been named in his honor. ON the same day, a QRF of eight Navy SEALs and 8 Army Night Stalkers were also killed when the MH-47 helicopter that they were aboard was shot down by enemy fire in the vicinity of Asadabad, Afghanistan in Kumar Province. YOUR support is what drives our success! Sadly, Robin Williams was found dead of an apparent suicide on August 11, 2014, but which actress died on the same day? Both were assigned to SEAL Delivery Vehicle Team 1, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. The team was to provide reconnaissance for an impending action against guerrilla leader Ahmad Shah. The athletes were all still really fast, says Castro, and Bjrgvin Karl Gumundsson won with a time of 38 minutes 36 seconds, but as the headline in The San Diego Union-Tribune announced that day, Murph makes games athletes look mortal. Dave Castro, a former Navy SEAL and CrossFits director of sport, used Murph as a welcome party for competitors at the 2015 CrossFit Games. It all begins with the story of Navy SEAL Lieutenant Michael P. Murphy's personal workout. (SEAL) Erik S. Kristensen, 33, of San Diego, Calif. Electronics Technician 1st Class (SEAL) Jeffery A. Lucas, 33, of Corbett, Ore. Lt. (SEAL) Michael M. McGreevy Jr., 30, of Portville, N.Y. Hospital Corpsman 1st Class (SEAL) Jeffrey S. Taylor, 30, of Midway, W.Va. 3rd Battalion, 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne), Hunter Army Air Field, Ga. Staff Sgt. Lt. Murphy earned his SEAL Trident and checked on board SDV Team (SDVT) 1 in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii in July of 2002. On December 13 of that year, he was commissioned as an Ensign in the Navy and began Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL (BUD/S) training in Coronado, California in January 2001, eventually graduating with Class 236 in November 2001. The Magnificent Seven (1960) 4. MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND, 2007. . 1st Class Michael L. Russell, 31, of Stafford, Va. Chief Warrant Officer Chris J. Scherkenbach, 40, of Jacksonville, Fla. HQ Company, 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne), Fort Campbell, Ky. Master Sgt. They lift. Coalition forces located the sailor while conducting a combat search and rescue operation July 4, 2005 in Kunar Province. "She had been tired at the end of the year, she. The helicopter was shot down by an RPG, killing all 16 personnel aboard; eight were SEALs, the other eight were 160th SOAR. This deliberate, heroic act deprived him of cover, exposing him to direct enemy fire. Back then, CrossFit only had about 13 boxes, but Glassman would log on to CrossFit.com and post fitness principles and daily workouts. August 6, 2012, 9:07 AM. Murphy grew up active in sports and attended Patchogue's Saxton Middle School. Murphy, intent on making contact with headquarters, but realizing this would be impossible in the extreme terrain where they were fighting, unhesitatingly and with complete disregard for his own life moved into the open, where he could gain a better position to transmit a call to get help for his men. Comanche Station (1960) 4. Big 30], he incited buzz with " Shiesty Summer " during 2019 which caught the ears of many right out of the gate. . Michael Patrick Murphy (May 7, 1976 - June 28, 2005) was a United States Navy SEAL officer who was awarded the U.S. military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor, for his actions during the War in Afghanistan. "When the primary communicator fell mortally wounded, Lieutenant Murphy repeatedly attempted to call for assistance for his beleaguered teammates. Ignoring his own wounds and demonstrating exceptional composure, Lieutenant Murphy continued to lead and encourage his men. Finally achieving contact with his headquarters, Lieutenant Murphy maintained his exposed position while he provided his location and requested immediate support for his team. But Michael and his boys had dumped the car and were already riding high on a southbound bus. Mug Shot Locations in Murphy, North Carolina. So Murphy who was suffering grave gunshot wounds took it upon himself to finish was Dietz had tried to do. Trying to reach safety, the four men, now each wounded, began bounding down the mountain's steep sides, making leaps of 20 to 30 feet. Then he discovered CrossFit, his father says. 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Murphy and Axelson were killed by enemy forces during a reconnaissance mission, Operation Red Wing, June 28, 2005. She would hide him out after one of his heists. United States Navy Medal of Honor recipient (19762005), Lieutenant Michael P. Murphy United States Post Office, Lt. Michael P. Murphy Combat Training Pool, Lt. Michael P. Murphy Award in Geospatial Intelligence, Lt. Michael P. Murphy/Penn State Veterans Plaza, Long Island Medal of Honor Recipients Memorial Plaque, Lt. Michael P Murphy Distinguished Citizen Award, FDNY Engine Co. 53, Ladder Co. 43 station, Uncertain if the Silver Star was upgraded to the Medal of Honor or it was in addition to. In October 2002, he deployed with Foxtrot Platoon to Jordan as the liaison officer for Exercise Early Victor. just sending stuff out word of mouth., In 2011, around 7,800 people signed up and donated. [31], On 2 November 2010, it was announced the senior gift for the Pennsylvania State University (Murphy's alma mater) Class of 2011 will be the Lt. Michael P. Murphy/Penn State Veterans Plaza. Coming in 2nd for this weeks Friday 5 is Due South. Shortly into their mission, they were spotted by Taliban forces and a firefight broke out. Lt Murphys father, Dan, told the Irish Examiner : We are absolutely honoured that you want to celebrate his life and that his legacy of service and sacrifice transcends borders. After returning from Qatar, Lt. Murphy was deployed to the Horn of Africa, Djibouti, to assist in the operational planning of future SDV missions. He was the first member of the United States Navy to receive the award since the Vietnam War. On 28 June 2005, operating in an extremely rugged enemy-controlled area, Lieutenant Murphy's team was discovered by anti-coalition militia sympathizers, who revealed their position to Taliban fighters. A patrolman in the Seattle suburb of Auburn fatally shot two people in 2011 and 2017, but reportedly faced no discipline until last year, when he was charged with second-degree murder after his. The enemy had the SEALs outnumbered. He had left cover and moved to a clearing away from the mountains, exposing himself to a hail of gunfire in order to get a clear signal for his satellite phone so he could contact headquarters to relay their dire situation and request immediate support for his team. Murphy picked it back up, completed the call and continued firing at the enemy who was closing in. The workout has received more than half a million pings via various hashtags#murph, #murphchallenge, #murphwodon the platform. The plan twisted southward when some goatherds caught the teams position. Since 2014, Forged has raised over $1,800,000+ for the LT. Michael P. Murphy Memorial Scholarship Foundation through The Murph Challenge campaign. The Navys action summary credits Murphys heroic actions as instrumental in Luttrells rescue. On 3 January 2006, the 109th Congress approved the request and on 1 August 2006, it was signed by President George W. Bush and became Public Law No: 109256. It was well over 10,000. 2. [citation needed]. A way to contemplate with mind and body those whod laid down their lives for us. Not enough reason to shoot yet, but reason enough to reach for his service pistol and shout, "POLICE! Murphy graduated from Patchogue-Medford High School in 1994. The Naval Special Warfare (NSW) community will forever remember June 28, 2005 and the heroic efforts and sacrifices of our special operators. Just as American shells started to fall He graduated from Patchogue-Medford High School in 1994. While being shot and shot at, Murphy provided his units location and requested immediate support for his element. [4] Murphy was engaged to his college sweetheart, Heather Duggan, and their wedding was scheduled for November 2005. Lieutenant Michael Murphys parents Dan and Maureen Murphy traveled to Cork for a ceremony remembering the Medal of Honor recipient. He was part of Glassmans famed 6:00 a.m. class. U.S. Navy photo (RELEASED), 050628-N-0000X-002 Fifteen years ago, a team of four Navy SEALs fought through what was identified at the time as the deadliest day for U.S. forces since the start of Operation Enduring Freedom. Shamus O. Goare, 29, of Danville, Ohio. A fierce firefight erupted between the four SEALs and a much larger enemy force of more than 50 anti-coalition militia. No, a fast time is not easy, but neither is war. The pool is an L-shaped, 8-lane pool which holds approximately 347,000 gallons of chlorinated water. Lt. Michael P. Murphy, fondly referred to by friends and family as "Murph," was born May 7, 1976 in Smithtown, N.Y. and grew up in the New York City commuter town of Patchogue, N.Y. on Long. Aug. 6, 2012 -- A police officer shot at least eight times in the neck and extremities outside the Sikh temple in Oak Creek, Wis, waved off fellow officers attempting to . On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. While leading a mission to locate a high-level anti-coalition militia leader, Lieutenant Murphy demonstrated extraordinary heroism in the face of grave danger in the vicinity of Asadabad, Kunar Province, Afghanistan. After Michael manages to escape the facility, he kills several people before being caught and shot multiple times. Murphy's parents Dan and Maureen Murphy traveled to Cork for the ceremony. A team of four Navy SEALs, tasked with surveillance and reconnaissance of a group of structures known to be used by Shah and his men, were ambushed by Shah and his group just hours after inserting into the area by fast-roping from an MH-47 Chinook helicopter. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point with his sights on becoming a U.S. Navy SEAL. As Murphy's men prepared to fight off the attackers one of the tank destroyers slid into a ditch, and its crew fled to the rear. Murphy knowingly left his position of cover to get a clear signal in order to communicate with his headquarters and was mortally wounded while exposing himself to enemy fire. Luttrell was the only U.S. survivor and was eventually rescued, after having wandered in the mountains before being taken in by friendly local Afghan villagers. Cant run? 2. Navy SEAL Lieutenant Michael P. Murphy, 29, from Patchogue, NY is pictured on the far left side of the back row. If we put the word challenge in there, its an alert that this isnt a ten- or 15-minute workout, he says. On June 28, 2005, Lt. Murphy was the officer-in-charge of a four-man SEAL element in support of Operation Red Wing tasked with finding key anti-coalition militia commander near Asadabad, Afghanistan. Murphy was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor, Silver Star, Purple Heart and in 2012, a US Navy Destroyer was named in his honor. But, the action summary explains, the heavy weight of the attack helicopters led the MH-47 to outrun them, meaning they would be advancing into an active enemy area in daylight, without their attack support, and without the cover of night.. ", By Dehydrated, with a bullet wound to one leg, shrapnel embedded in both legs, three vertebrae cracked; the situation for Luttrell was grim. Now according to The Legend of Tim Murphy's Famous Shot, it happened this way: It was the second engagement, Bemis Heights, October 7, 1777, of The Battle of Saratoga; the British under General Burgoyne had won the first engagement, Freeman's Farm, September 19 albeit at considerable cost.