I just got out of "Civil War" and I couldn't help but think of Murry. We were J-school classmates briefly at USC, and Murry definitely had an aura about him that the profs also recognized. During an assignment in Miami in 1981, I visited the Herald to talk to a few editors about their coverage of the burgeoning homicides in the aftermath of the Mariel boatlift. Some of Murry's photos were on the wall, from El Salvador, where he and a colleague were under fire from a sniper in the capitol. Unable to do anything except his job, Murry kept shooting as his buddy was killed. The strength to do that . . . I ran into him a few years later when the Miami Serpentarium was shutting down, and he was bored with shooting critters, he wanted to get back into Central America and the action. Murry was an amazing talent -- so sorry to learn he's no longer with us. A most memorable character in this long quick journey of ours. R.I.P.

I only met him one time, when he went to speak to our class a long time ago. His mom, whom I only knew as Mrs. Sill nurtured my love for reading. He made me a life long Herald reader. His mom was so proud of his work as a photojournalist. I wish I had met him as an adult.

What a wonderful tribute today to Murray.
Honored to be part of it.
God bless you all.

Dickie & Rick Davis

Very touching tributes to a life well lived. Very well. Marlin’s philosophical references to the bonds that join us and the continuum of life’s experiences through all the transitions was truly uplifting. Thanks again for all this, including the streaming.
🙏 Peace and love to all, as we said practically every day back in the good old days at U of SC. John Sullivan

What a beautiful grand finale to celebrate Murry and his life. So good to see you, Ricky, Marlin and Savannah. We both think of Murry, talk about him and reminisce, and will continue to do so. How could we not? 💕

Thank you for streaming the service. Much love to you all as you continue to celebrate Murry's remarkable life.

Such a fitting tribute to Murry. Thank you for making this available to those of us who could not be there today. I shed a few tears and laughed and smiled with recognition of the Murry we all loved and miss.

Thanks Savannah, you’ve all done such a wonderful job in this whole process these past few months. It’s really helpful for those of us who live so far away and knew your Dad so many years ago, when we were young men and close friends. I appreciate the link offered to enable us to see the ceremonial celebration of his life. John Sullivan

Thank you, Savannah. We are in town, and will be there tomorrow.
Mary and Marvin Chaney

Thank you, Savannah - all our love to you and your Mom and Marlin. I know it will be a tremendous day!