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Bush hails LI Medal of Honor winner's heroism

Calling on Americans to be thankful for the sacrifices made by soldiers overseas, President George W. Bush Saturday hailed a Long Island Navy SEAL whose heroism in Afghanistan cost him his life and earned him the nation's highest military award.

In his Saturday radio address, Bush recalled the actions of Lt. Michael Murphy of Patchogue, who was killed trying to save his three subordinates...

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