Kentucky Post--January 9, 2006
Thomas W. Murray, an advocate for the handicapped
Thomas W. Murray became an advocate for the handicapped because his son Daniel was born with cystic fibrosis. He was determined to make sure the boy would have a full life.
Mr. Murray, 76, of Wilder, died Saturday at University Hospital in Cincinnati.
Mr. Murray was active in bringing the Special Olympics to Northern Kentucky. He sued the state over issues of handicapped access, and he lobbied for passage of the American with Disabilities Act, said his wife, Martha Murray.
"Because he had a handicapped son, he was an extreme advocate for the handicapped," Mrs. Murray said. "He was always determined that Dan could do whatever the other children did."
For a time, Mr. Murray served as an administrator at the Redwood School and Rehabilitation Center in Fort Mitchell. He was also a principal, teacher and administrator with Cincinnati Public Schools, where he gained a reputation for always acting in the children's interests.
"He was well respected in the school system," his wife said. "They didn't always like his decisions, but they knew he was fair."
Always active and on the go, Murray loved his sports. He was a semi-pro football player, helped to start the Northern Kentucky Swim League and was a high school football referee, and he also loved to camp. The family has been camping all over the United States, Mrs. Murray said.
Mr. Murray also was a district relief coordinator with the American Red Cross and an Army veteran of the Korean War.
In addition to his wife, survivors include his sons, Mike Murray of Edgewood, Kevin Murray of Covington and Daniel Murray of Independence; a daughter, Caren Karlage of Edgewood; a sister, Pat Vogelpohl of Minneapolis; and eight grandchildren.
Mass of Christian burial will be at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at St. Therese Church, Southgate. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at A.C. Dobbling and Son Funeral Home, Fort Thomas.
Memorials are suggested to Redwood School and Rehabilitation Center, 71 Orphanage Road, Fort Mitchell, Ky. 41017 or Adventures for Wish Kids, 8595 Beechmont Ave., Suite 301, Cincinnati, Ohio 45255.
Thomas W. Murray, an advocate for the handicapped
Thomas W. Murray became an advocate for the handicapped because his son Daniel was born with cystic fibrosis. He was determined to make sure the boy would have a full life.
Mr. Murray, 76, of Wilder, died Saturday at University Hospital in Cincinnati.
Mr. Murray was active in bringing the Special Olympics to Northern Kentucky. He sued the state over issues of handicapped access, and he lobbied for passage of the American with Disabilities Act, said his wife, Martha Murray.
"Because he had a handicapped son, he was an extreme advocate for the handicapped," Mrs. Murray said. "He was always determined that Dan could do whatever the other children did."
For a time, Mr. Murray served as an administrator at the Redwood School and Rehabilitation Center in Fort Mitchell. He was also a principal, teacher and administrator with Cincinnati Public Schools, where he gained a reputation for always acting in the children's interests.
"He was well respected in the school system," his wife said. "They didn't always like his decisions, but they knew he was fair."
Always active and on the go, Murray loved his sports. He was a semi-pro football player, helped to start the Northern Kentucky Swim League and was a high school football referee, and he also loved to camp. The family has been camping all over the United States, Mrs. Murray said.
Mr. Murray also was a district relief coordinator with the American Red Cross and an Army veteran of the Korean War.
In addition to his wife, survivors include his sons, Mike Murray of Edgewood, Kevin Murray of Covington and Daniel Murray of Independence; a daughter, Caren Karlage of Edgewood; a sister, Pat Vogelpohl of Minneapolis; and eight grandchildren.
Mass of Christian burial will be at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at St. Therese Church, Southgate. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at A.C. Dobbling and Son Funeral Home, Fort Thomas.
Memorials are suggested to Redwood School and Rehabilitation Center, 71 Orphanage Road, Fort Mitchell, Ky. 41017 or Adventures for Wish Kids, 8595 Beechmont Ave., Suite 301, Cincinnati, Ohio 45255.
Kentucky Post--January 9, 2006
Thomas W. Murray, an advocate for the handicapped
Thomas W. Murray became an advocate for the handicapped because his son Daniel was born with cystic fibrosis. He was determined to make sure the boy would have a full life.
Mr. Murray, 76, of Wilder, died Saturday at University Hospital in Cincinnati.
Mr. Murray was active in bringing the Special Olympics to Northern Kentucky. He sued the state over issues of handicapped access, and he lobbied for passage of the American with Disabilities Act, said his wife, Martha Murray.
"Because he had a handicapped son, he was an extreme advocate for the handicapped," Mrs. Murray said. "He was always determined that Dan could do whatever the other children did."
For a time, Mr. Murray served as an administrator at the Redwood School and Rehabilitation Center in Fort Mitchell. He was also a principal, teacher and administrator with Cincinnati Public Schools, where he gained a reputation for always acting in the children's interests.
"He was well respected in the school system," his wife said. "They didn't always like his decisions, but they knew he was fair."
Always active and on the go, Murray loved his sports. He was a semi-pro football player, helped to start the Northern Kentucky Swim League and was a high school football referee, and he also loved to camp. The family has been camping all over the United States, Mrs. Murray said.
Mr. Murray also was a district relief coordinator with the American Red Cross and an Army veteran of the Korean War.
In addition to his wife, survivors include his sons, Mike Murray of Edgewood, Kevin Murray of Covington and Daniel Murray of Independence; a daughter, Caren Karlage of Edgewood; a sister, Pat Vogelpohl of Minneapolis; and eight grandchildren.
Mass of Christian burial will be at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at St. Therese Church, Southgate. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at A.C. Dobbling and Son Funeral Home, Fort Thomas.
Memorials are suggested to Redwood School and Rehabilitation Center, 71 Orphanage Road, Fort Mitchell, Ky. 41017 or Adventures for Wish Kids, 8595 Beechmont Ave., Suite 301, Cincinnati, Ohio 45255.
Thomas W. Murray, an advocate for the handicapped
Thomas W. Murray became an advocate for the handicapped because his son Daniel was born with cystic fibrosis. He was determined to make sure the boy would have a full life.
Mr. Murray, 76, of Wilder, died Saturday at University Hospital in Cincinnati.
Mr. Murray was active in bringing the Special Olympics to Northern Kentucky. He sued the state over issues of handicapped access, and he lobbied for passage of the American with Disabilities Act, said his wife, Martha Murray.
"Because he had a handicapped son, he was an extreme advocate for the handicapped," Mrs. Murray said. "He was always determined that Dan could do whatever the other children did."
For a time, Mr. Murray served as an administrator at the Redwood School and Rehabilitation Center in Fort Mitchell. He was also a principal, teacher and administrator with Cincinnati Public Schools, where he gained a reputation for always acting in the children's interests.
"He was well respected in the school system," his wife said. "They didn't always like his decisions, but they knew he was fair."
Always active and on the go, Murray loved his sports. He was a semi-pro football player, helped to start the Northern Kentucky Swim League and was a high school football referee, and he also loved to camp. The family has been camping all over the United States, Mrs. Murray said.
Mr. Murray also was a district relief coordinator with the American Red Cross and an Army veteran of the Korean War.
In addition to his wife, survivors include his sons, Mike Murray of Edgewood, Kevin Murray of Covington and Daniel Murray of Independence; a daughter, Caren Karlage of Edgewood; a sister, Pat Vogelpohl of Minneapolis; and eight grandchildren.
Mass of Christian burial will be at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at St. Therese Church, Southgate. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at A.C. Dobbling and Son Funeral Home, Fort Thomas.
Memorials are suggested to Redwood School and Rehabilitation Center, 71 Orphanage Road, Fort Mitchell, Ky. 41017 or Adventures for Wish Kids, 8595 Beechmont Ave., Suite 301, Cincinnati, Ohio 45255.
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