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  Herman J Murkerson Jr
Name: Marine Gunnery Sgt. Herman J. Murkerson Jr.
Age: 35
From: Adger, Ala.
Assigned to Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C.
Incident: Marine Gunnery Sgt. Herman J. Murkerson Jr. died Oct. 1 while conducting combat operations in Anbar province, Iraq.
Died: October 01, 2007
Ala. Marine killed in combat during third trip to Iraq

By Jay Reeves
The Associated Press

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The war years have run together for Brenda Murkerson, mother of Marine Gunnery Sgt. Jerome Murkerson.

Was it 2003 when her son first went to Iraq, or 2004? And what was the date he returned in 2005 for his second combat tour?

She remembers Aug. 23, 2007, the date he left for his third trip to Iraq. And she will never forget Oct. 1, the day he died in combat near Baghdad.

“He had a wife and three children, and he wanted to protect that wife and those three children, as well as the rest of us,” Brenda Murkerson said through tears Oct. 2. “That was his job, and he did it well and we are...

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Prayers & Condolences For:
Herman J Murkerson Jr
BY miyembro on May 18, 2008
  Your sacrifice will remain in our hearts for a lifetime,

with intense gratitude. May God bless you and your family.

Rest Safely and Securely in God's Loving Arms.

We cherish too, the Poppy red

That grows on fields where valor led,

It seems to signal to the skies

That blood of heros never dies.
 

Prayers & Condolences For:
Herman J Murkerson Jr
BY Anonymous on Dec 11, 2007
 
 

Prayers & Condolences For:
Herman J Murkerson Jr
BY Anonymous on Dec 03, 2007
  This man was and is a hero in the eyes of my family! He loved being a marine, but more than that Jerome loved his family. Wendi you and the kids are in our prayers. Jerome was a great man, a great friend, a great son, a great husband, a great father, a great grandson, a great nephew, a great marine. The gates of Heaven are now patroled by a great soul. I feel his presents daily, Jerome truly touched my life and the life of my faimly, I will teach my grandchildren of the great man who faught for their freedom, and the price his paid........ I will love you forever!!!
 

Prayers & Condolences For:
Herman J Murkerson Jr
BY Anonymous on Nov 28, 2007
  My family and I extend my heartfelt sympathies and sincerest of prayers to the family and friends of Marine Gunnery Sgt. Herman J. Murkerson, Jr.

Rest in Peace.
 

Prayers & Condolences For:
Herman J Murkerson Jr
BY Anonymous on Oct 06, 2007
  I served with Jerome in Iraq in 2004, He was an outstanding person. I wish you all the best !!!!

Doc
 

Prayers & Condolences For:
Herman J Murkerson Jr
BY Anonymous on Oct 05, 2007
  very sorry about your loss
 


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Blue C. Rowe

I am the Chaplain, along with 1SG Obalabi, who made this notification. This was my fifth death notification in 2009. I remembered this one like it was yesterday, and I routinely think about 1SG Rowe’s wife and their son, who was seven at the time. This notification stands out to me because we had to come back to the house a few times because no one was home. We finally saw a light on around 2130, and I and 1SG O went to the door and knocked. 1SG Rowe’s wife answered the door, and it was clear that his wife was not registering why we were there. She did invite us, and we sat down at the table, and ISG O made the notification. 1SG Rowe’s wife said, "Are you sure?" She asked that question five times, and I finally said, " Ma’am, we would not be here if we were not sure. Her response to us was, I just spoke to him a couple of days ago, and he was supposed to come home next week. She immediately got up from the table, called her dad, and notified him. She collapsed to the floor and was crying. The 1SG and I just stood there. We were there for a while, and I remembered that when she asked me to pray, I had to pause a few times to keep from losing it. Cindy, I thought about your husband through the years, and I often wondered how you and your son are doing. I have often prayed for you and your family. And I thank your husband for his sacrifice to our country. I do hope you see this, and I will continue to pray for you and your family. God Bless You Chaplain Will Strong Jr. US Army Retired Romans 8:37

Jose L. Montenegro Jr

I would like the family to know that Jose is honored at the Northwood Gratitude and Honor Memorial in Irvine, CA. I picked his name to place a rose by his name at Panel 20, Line12. Thank you to him for his dedication and service. God's blessings to you.

Luke J Mercardante

I was flying convoy escort overhead that fateful night. Each April I pause and remember both 1sgt Mercardante and Cpl Wilks. May we never forget

James C Matteson

He was not in a Bradley but the turret of humv while fighting gallantly from his position a armor piercing RPG hit SSgt. James. C. Matteson'447211s MARK19 burning off the grenades going straight through his heart during an ambush.

Rickey E. Jones

I meant Rickey Jones in Iraq, October 2005. My deepest condolences to his family: Sincerely SSG. Kassebaum

Derek Argel

I think I still owe you beer. Catch up later bro

Eric S. Patton

Thank you for your service!

Douglas C Desjardins

Our family mission; US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Inc., has sent care packages in his name to troops deployed during the 2025 holiday season. Always Remember!

Patrick J Miller

Miss You Love You

Todd Beamer

Let's roll, RIP Brother!

Russell P Borea

I love you so much. Thank you for your sacrifice.

Michael J Crutchfield

Miss you Cruthfield. Wish I wouldm have had the chance to play chess with you.

Jason C. Ramseyer

When one thinks of the Marines they think of men like SSGT Ram. A Marines, Marine. A leader, not only in title, but also within the respect of his men above and below him…

Jonathan Castro

No greater love hath a man than to give his life for his friends.

Charles Dusty Parrish

Man what a day that was, as someone who was with a different company but same battalion we were just getting ready to role out on our mission when I heard. Man you were a good guy Parrish, gave good workout advice as well as good supplements. Generally just a positive attitude. Think about you alot brother, I pray you are resting easy. God bless

Bruno G. De Solenni

sgt rawl retired

Bruno G. De Solenni

how can i ever forget he help me work on mrap. iam the one they blame

Philip A. Murphy-Sweet

Phil worked for me when he volunteered to deploy to Iraq with the Joint Contracting Command. He was a great officer, a great friend and an incredible husband/father. He was just a couple of days away from returning from his deployment. I received an email from him on 5 April requesting to stay a bit longer so he could finish the job started. I had not yet responded to his email when I was notified by our Commanding Office on Easter morning that Phil had been killed. Miss you Phil!

David A Wilkey Jr

A good young man. My son's best friend.

Jose Ricardo Flores-Mejia

It's been 20 years since your passing... However, I never forgotten the day you told me I am married, I am going to have a baby, and day your son was born... You touched some many lives in different ways in your brief time on this earth in ways others can't imagine... Some people can be given a life time on this earth and accomplish nothing, and there are some people who are given a short time and accomplish so much... You Mr. Flores-Mejia aka Ricky was that person and soldier who accomplish so much in your shoft tme... As I see the days pass by, and the war seems to be a distant memory, your memory is still alive in my life, and still on this and like other days with my grandchildren I sit back like we did many times and listen to those West Coast oldies... "Never Forgotten"

Frank E. Adamski III

To the family of Frank Adamski, including his wife and daughter, my sincere condolences. I plan to make sure he is never forgotten.

Benjamin Walker

🕯️

Trevor B. Adkins

If I could go back in time I would begg you not to go I miss you so much the girls do to they talk about you all the time lots of love your sister

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