Milford has been in the hospital intensive care but hopes to be released soon and return to the forums. We should all keep him in our thoughts.
In these forums Milford came across a Christian gentleman. I found his quirky, gentle posts curiously calming. They left me feeling that I knew him better than I did. His gentle wisdom will be greatly missed.
Every blessing
Alan
Truly our online community has lost one of it's best, but now he is with our family in Glory. Amen.
-Dan
Sad for us, but joy for Milford. He has ready been missed on the forums.
Some of us may have known Milford well enough to wish to read his obituary and/or offer our condolences. http://obits.dignitymemorial.com/dignity-memorial/obituary.aspx?n=Milford-Murray&lc=3774&pid=171830678&mid=6057471 Such a gentle and wise soul shall be missed.
His always positive and cheerful spirit was a real inspiration to the rest of us. To Jack, and his family and the entire Logos community my thoughts are with you.
His passing has left me with an empty feeling, knowing that I will no longer hear his voice through his positive posts.
To those left behind to mourn his passing and miss his positive spirit, may you find peace and comfort during this time. Casting all your cares upon Him, for He careth for you.
I have never cried before at the loss of someone I knew only online, but this time it did bring me to tears. (I did have one past experience of the death of someone from an online community, but didn't feel I knew and loved him as I did Milford).
He was such a peaceful and joyful presence on the forums. I will miss him a lot. I posted a condolence to his family on the legacy site, mentioning how much he impacted the lives of thousands of Logos users.
Milford, your rust-colored star has been exchanged for a gold star! [:)]
Rest In Peace, Milford! *smile* We will miss you!
But we will see you again someday!
*smile*
Rest In Peace, Milford! *smile* We will miss you! But we will see you again someday! *smile*
Amen and amen.
Wonderfully expressed, Rosie.
Maybe it's time to inaugurate this MVP in the Logos Hall of Fame...
My heart is broken for the loss of a dear Christian brother. I pray for peace for his family. I am thankful to have known Milford through the forums. May the joy he brought to these forums be upon him forever
I miss Milford. But not for long. May God bless his family and friends with peace, comfort and gratitude that such a man brought God's blessing into so many lives.
Rest In Peace, Milford! *smile* We will miss you! But we will see you again someday! *smile* Amen and amen. Wonderfully expressed, Rosie.
Amen. Luke 2:29, we will see you in there again.
This is indeed sad news for his family and others who knew him, including our community, but praise God he is home! I pray that his family will find comfort in that truth.
Milford, you genuinely are missed by many. How sweet that now the Word that you labored so hard to know through His Word, you now know face-to-face.
Milford, thank you for showing us your love and kindness. I personally will miss you very much. May God comfort your family.
Love in Christ,
Alex
Rosie, I too got misty eyes as I read of his passing and likewise did not know him personally.
I've mostly been a lurker on these forums but always knew when I saw a comment from Milford I was in for a positive/gentle message. Maybe it's because I'm only 25 but he always came across to me as the loving wise grandfather on this forum. What a great example for us all. I look forward to meeting him someday.
he always came across to me as the loving wise grandfather on this forum. What a great example for us all. I look forward to meeting him someday.
+1
he always came across to me as the loving wise grandfather on this forum. What a great example for us all. I look forward to meeting him someday. +1
Me too. Sad today.
Wouldn't it be wonderful to meet all those whose lives he changed already and continues to do so by happy thoughts of him ... wait ...
... that would be here.
Since there are two threads about Milford I decided to post this response from his daughter in both.
I was asked to post this appreciative note of thanks from Milford's daughter Johanna in response to all the wonderful posts from the Logos community on the guestbook in memory of Milford.
Milford Charles Murray1936 - 2014
Message from Johanna Balleine ,
This is Johanna, Milford Murrays daughter. I just wanted to send a quick note to say thank you for your message and also for leaving contact details. I would very much appreciate it if you could pass on a message to the larger Logos community to say thank you to all those who took the time to post the many kind and beautiful messages. It really touched us and I know my father would have been humbled. Despite his quirks, he was a wonderful man who loved his Lord (and loved his Logos *smile* and the fellowship he had with his online friends). We are grateful for those of that community that shared such lovely comments about him. I know he is in his heavenly home, but please continue to remember his family in your prayers as we come to terms with this immense loss. Yours in Christ
Since there are two threads about Milford I decided to post this response from his daughter in both. I was asked to post this appreciative note of thanks from Milford's daughter Johanna in response to all the wonderful posts from the Logos community on the guestbook in memory of Milford. Milford Charles Murray1936 - 2014 Message from Johanna Balleine , This is Johanna, Milford Murrays daughter. I just wanted to send a quick note to say thank you for your message and also for leaving contact details. I would very much appreciate it if you could pass on a message to the larger Logos community to say thank you to all those who took the time to post the many kind and beautiful messages. It really touched us and I know my father would have been humbled. Despite his quirks, he was a wonderful man who loved his Lord (and loved his Logos *smile* and the fellowship he had with his online friends). We are grateful for those of that community that shared such lovely comments about him. I know he is in his heavenly home, but please continue to remember his family in your prayers as we come to terms with this immense loss. Yours in Christ
Thank you for sharing, Bruce.
Sad news but knowing goodbye is only for us.
It's funny, although we never met face to face I was extremely fond of him and will miss him greatly. He was such an encouraging man and will be greatly missed.
Like a favorite uncle.
He was married 53 years! Isn't that just like Milford?
he reminded me apostle John. I think they are good friends now Will miss him so much.
I will miss him as well, and pray for his family's comfort. Although I don't post often enough to develop a strong online Logos relationship, Rev. Milford's mannerism and distinct signature was memorable. He had a gift of making one feel as though you were having a conversation with him actually close to you in the same room.
He was a happy man, he always used to say smile!.
I started to write several times since I learned about the news - Milford had a special way to make friends here on the forum, to encourage people and to show with his peaceful manner how to conduct in a Christian way on the internet. He really was an outstanding example. He went out of his way to greet and encourage people - I have often seen him visit posts where no one had yet replied and encourage the thread starter. On the other hand, he always had a friendly and wave-calming post for those threads where emotions and personalities get out of hand. So, without adressing us, he challenged those of us who are more technical oriented with his example of kingdom character and joy in the Lord. Reading one of his a posts brought depth, a smile and a peaceful atmosphere - we dearly miss him. On the other hand it's great that he now can see what he believed for so long, and fully rest in the source of his joy.
My prayers go out for his family and church, may the Lord comfort them in their loss.
Rosie said the rest better than I could:
Milford, your rust-colored star has been exchanged for a gold star! Rest In Peace, Milford! *smile* We will miss you! But we will see you again someday! *smile*
Milford, your rust-colored star has been exchanged for a gold star!
I started to write several times since I learned about the news - Milford had a special way to make friends here on the forum, to encourage people and to show with his peaceful manner how to conduct in a Christian way on the internet. He really was an outstanding example. He went out of his way to greet and encourage people - I have often seen him visit posts where no one had yet replied and encourage the thread starter. On the other hand, he always had a friendly and wave-calming post for those threads where emotions and personalities get out of hand. So, without adressing us, he challenged those of us who are more technical oriented with his example of kingdom character and joy in the Lord. Reading one of his a posts brought depth, a smile and a peaceful atmosphere - we dearly miss him. On the other hand it's great that he now can see what he believed for so long, and fully rest in the source of his joy. My prayers go out for his family and church, may the Lord comfort them in their loss. Rosie said the rest better than I could: Milford, your rust-colored star has been exchanged for a gold star! Rest In Peace, Milford! *smile* We will miss you! But we will see you again someday! *smile*
Due to my irregular interaction on the Logos forums, I completely missed this thread. I do, though, echo the thoughts shared regarding Milford. As he has gone, so shall we. May we seek to reflect Christ as he did.
Do you miss Milford"s posts? I ran across one that will bless your heart.
http://community.logos.com/forums/p/70072/486956.aspx#486956
Do you miss Milford"s posts? I ran across one that will bless your heart. http://community.logos.com/forums/p/70072/486956.aspx#486956
Thanks for sharing this. It did bless my heart. He was such an encouraging and humble man. I will miss his *smile*
That's great, Matthew. Thanks!
Thanks for that link Matthew. That thread brought many smiles as I reread the exchanges between Milford, George, and myself.
BTW: George gave away the truth about his age in another thread when he mentioned the launching of a certain Soviet satellite.
