VA Medical Center in Albuquerque re-named in honor of Raymond G. Murphy
The VA Medical Center in Albuquerque, N.M., was recently re-named in honor of Raymond G. Murphy, a decorated war veteran and longtime VA volunteer. Known to friends and colleagues as “Jerry,” the former Marine passed away in April 2007 at the age of 77.
In January 2007, New Mexico’s two senators introduced legislation to name the VA center in honor of Murphy, which was approved in July 2007. Hundreds of attendees including Murphy’s widow, and former Presidential candidate Ross Perot, attended the dedication and unveiling of a statue of Murphy.
In 1997, Murphy retired as Director of Veteran Services at the Albuquerque VA Regional Office after serving 23 years. He then became a volunteer at the medical center for eight years, continuing his dedication to serving fellow veterans. Per his wishes, Murphy was buried wearing his VA volunteer jacket.
His wife, Mary Ann, says that’s where his heart was: “He always made sure the vets were taken care of, that’s why he enjoyed his volunteer work here at the VA hospital so much.” Murphy, a Korean War veteran, was the recipient of the Medal of Honor, the Silver Star, and the Purple Heart for his heroic actions while in the military.
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