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KitMaker: T Murphy McCraken RIP
CMOT
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Posted: Monday, July 07, 2014 - 05:56 AM UTC
T Murphy McCraken or perhaps better known by some as Cuhail has died suddenly from Heart and lung failure. The best efforts of both Paramedics and hospital staff failed and they were unable to revive Murphy. What makes this a particularly sad event is that he was due to get married Saturday July 12th, 2014 to Gigi Ballad, who is described as his soul mate.
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Posted: Monday, July 07, 2014 - 07:04 AM UTC
Condolences to Gigi and the family .
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Posted: Monday, July 07, 2014 - 08:22 AM UTC
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Posted: Monday, July 07, 2014 - 10:23 AM UTC
I am sorry to hear of this.
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Posted: Monday, July 07, 2014 - 11:33 AM UTC
Condolences to Gigi, family and friends.
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Posted: Monday, July 07, 2014 - 11:50 AM UTC
My deepest sympathies and condolences to Cuhail's friends and family. I can't fathom the shock of such an unexpected departure. Rest in Peace
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Posted: Monday, July 07, 2014 - 02:05 PM UTC
My condolences to his fiancé, family and friends.
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CMOT
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Posted: Monday, July 07, 2014 - 08:57 PM UTC
This is sad news to me as I had communicated with him over my time here. My Condolences to Gigi, his daughter and anyone who knew him.
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Posted: Tuesday, July 08, 2014 - 01:34 AM UTC
My deepest condolences to his family .
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Posted: Tuesday, July 08, 2014 - 03:51 AM UTC
My sympathies go out to his family and fiance'. May the Lord comfort them.
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Posted: Thursday, July 10, 2014 - 03:34 AM UTC
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Posted: Thursday, July 10, 2014 - 07:08 AM UTC
Good man. My condolences to his family and friends.
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Posted: Friday, July 11, 2014 - 01:57 AM UTC
Condolences to all his friends and family.
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Posted: Friday, July 11, 2014 - 03:42 AM UTC
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Posted: Friday, July 18, 2014 - 10:53 AM UTC
Just can't believe Murphy is gone. He taught me a lot about scratch building and was big into trains and railroading. He always made me laugh with some stupid joke that had nothing to do with the topic being discussed. He was an original, good hearted man.
Here's to you Cuhail. You were one awsome dude. May God grant you peace and may he comfort your family.
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deserve neither Liberty nor Safety."
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Posted: Saturday, July 19, 2014 - 01:30 AM UTC
A sad loss to our community, and especially to his family and friends. His skills and sense of humour will be deeply missed.
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