2009, Eagle Rock, Dining hall
John always loved living and working at Eagle Rock. Like everything else, he was tireless to improve his surroundings.
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We were so sorry to hear about John. We saw him at ball games when we were in town.
We are Leah Ramsey's parents from Santa Fe, NM
Our deepest sympathy and prayers for the family.
Steve and Lynn Gibbs
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We love this man and his family and have always felt connected. Witnessed his transformation when he fell in love with Jesus then Bethany then the cancer then their marriage. Now he’s home. Thank You, Lord, for giving us the honor of knowing him. Blessings on the family.
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Bethany, my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
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Bethany,
My heart aches for you and the kids. For all who knew and loved John. I'm sharing this poem that I wrote after my sweet grandma died two years ago. I hope it gives you comfort. It's called "We Are Never Ready."
https://theravensperch.com/we…
All my love,
Jen Gurney
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I ended up in Denver because in 2008 I saw this video about this snowboard program while I was in college, John was talking about BDTS and Jesus working in our lives and I thought I need to do that. Then life happened, and happened some more. I ended up doing DTS in the spring of 2012 before coming on to staff in 2014. One of the best seasons of my life was being up at Eagle Rock during BDTS with Murph and his family and so many of our friends. He was an incredible force in this world. He loved and championed others well. While he carried heavier loads then most, he still managed to show up and shoulder things for others too. He was a master at connecting people and community.
Those years spending time surrounded by the busyness of their family will always be cherished time for me. Murph always had this way of making sure you felt seen, he was there to celebrate with you and encourage you. I am grateful for the time spent with their family, I'm better for knowing them all. I saw the sort of relationship I wanted to have with my kids in watching them with theirs. Those sorts of things change people and generations in ways we can't usually see in the moment. Those little things you do, that people remember.
It's hard to summarize the impact someone has had on your life, there are so many things that John did and said that influence me to this day. I am grateful for that random video that brought me to Denver all those years ago, for the incredible relationships I have today because of it, and how John Murphy was so central in that happening.
Thanks for being who you where Murph. You changed so many lives. You will be missed.
Grief is a heavy load to carry. I wish we didn't have to.
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What a huge loss of an absolute legend. The impact that John had in my life and countless others cannot be properly expressed. He started out as a mentor and teacher and eventually I would call him a friend. Even though It's been over a decade since I last saw him, when I think of multiple high points and trajectory changing events in my life, John was there for many of them. John and the Murphy family have such a special place in my heart. Thinking of and praying for the murphy family, and adding my voice with this tiny note to the chorus of people who have been impacted by this man.
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John was kind of heart ♥. Spoke truth over all he encountered. He had a fire 🔥 under him only the holy spirit can deliver. I am 66 years old I have encountered 3 people in my life time that had the gift of the holy spirit like John had.
He reminded me of John the Baptist when the holy spirit desended upon him. He was on fire to speak the the truth over others lives. John had a rare gift from God crazy faith and relentlance love.
He made more of an impact on humanity than most will do in a life time.
I only had literally 3 encounters with him and he still made such an impact on my life. When I heard he passed chills ran thru my core. I have met 2 people in the course of my life that had the gift of the holy spirit like him. He will be truly missed.
In response to "What was the most fun you ever had with John?"
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I am a friend of Stephanie Caffee. I am praying for you and your beautiful family.
Today I am reading Psalm 34:18 & praying it for you. I love you. Love, Becky 🌱" The Lord is close to the broken hearted & saves those who are crushed in spirit."
I don't know how He does this, I can only tell you that He does. May you find the strength to hold on to hope.
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I was a Boarders DTS student in 2013 and in true form was a bit skeptical that rebellious me could fit-in in any church-based program for long. I remember our first group gathering, and how John introduced himself and spoke about how god had given him a heart for the skaters and snowboarders and those who just didn’t fit the mold. He introduced me to the idea that my passion for snowboarding was worship to god in itself and that god had given me a passion for a reason and that by sharing that, I was sharing god with the world. John’s words and vision revolutionized my world, and I am so thankful for BDTS and for the man whose passion and vision made it happen. Even though I didn’t see John very often, his spirit of love and acceptance, and the passion for life he exuded permeated our DTS and I can’t thank him enough for the life changing experience my time in BDTS was. He’s up riding with Elle now. Ride Forth Victoriously ❤️
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Our hearts are with you as we lift you to the Father in this incredibly difficult season!
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2009, Lighthouse Reef, Belize
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So sorry for your loss... Prayers during an extremely difficult time.
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