Today is the 48th anniversary of Jack Murphy’s death.I was in Rome at the graduate house of studies when I received the devastating news that he had died in an auto accident. The grief of that day lasted for a long period of time but has been replaced by deep gratitude.”Murph: was a singular blessing that to this day puts a smile on my face and a warm feeling in my heart.I have been so fortunate to have a series of “best fiends” and he was at the top of that list. His life was short but oh so powerful, and the impact he had on the lives of others still lives.Knowing him has made me want to be a better person, and I have shared him in every presentation that I give since his death.