Celebrating the Life of Ambassador Richard W. Murphy

Celebrating the Life of

Ambassador Richard W. Murphy
(July 29, 1929- November 22, 2024)

In memory of Ambassador Richard W. Murphy, the US-Philippines Society shares special tributes including remarks at the Celebration of his Life ceremony held on March 1, 2025 at the St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, Washington, DC.

A seasoned diplomat, he is credited with helping to broker the end of the 15-year civil war in Lebanon in the 1990’s. He served as U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines in 1978-1981. As a founding Director of the US-Philippines Society, he participated in the Society’s inauguration in June 2012 in Washington DC and continued to support its mission. Led by Co-chairs Ambassador John D. Negroponte and Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala, the US-Philippines Society Board of Directors passed a resolution recognizing Ambassador Murphy’s contribution to enhancing bilateral relations in the areas of security, economic cooperation and people to people ties during the February 11 US-Philippines Society Board Meeting in Manila.

Former U.S. Deputy Secretary of State and CIA Director William J. Burns honored Ambassador Murphy with a tribute recalling his expert diplomatic skills, fine qualities and integrity. Click the link below to read Ambassador Burns’ remarks.

Dick Murphy Celebration of Life Remarks
By Bill Burns – March 1, 2025