JALANDHAR,August10,2012: Lt Brian Murphy of US police, who received multiple gun shots wounds while trying to stop ex-army veteran Wade Michael Page, who indiscriminately shot and killed the six people at the Oak Creek gurdwara, in Wisconsin, US, has become a hero across the world. The "Wisconsin Sikh Temple Cop Brian Murphy Thank You Page" on Facebook has gone viral, with people from across the world showering praises on Murphy and praying for his speedy recovery. The US police officer sustained serious bullet injuries after he confronted the shooter who targeted Sikhs in Oak Creek gurdwara. Sikhs from across the world have posted messages on the page - eulogizing him as a real hero and thanking him. So have members of other religions, communities, nationalities and ethnicities. "We the Sikhs from all over the world thank you for your courage and bravery. You sir are a true American hero. We pray for your speedy recovery and thank you for your service to Oak Creek police department you are an angel sent that day to save many lives," reads a message on the page - launched on Monday and which has already got around 17,000 likes. Other photos related to the tragedy including the police action have also been posted on the page. "I cannot thank you enough officer Brian Murphy! You are not just my hero, but also hero of over 24 million people worldwide! Waheguru Mehar (God Bless)," wrote Vanmeet Talwar." The brave cop who was shot nine times and told fellow officers to help other Wisconsin shooting victims first, is getting the hero's recognition he deserves," posted Anish Gupta on the page. Delhi Sikh Gurudwara Management Committee and Sikhs for Justice have already announced bravery awards of $5,000 and 10,000 for this officer to express gratitude of the community.
