Oh, Pam.......
I am so sorry about your Murf, but at the same time, so happy that he didn't suffer. They just wrap themselves all around our hearts and that "first" pet of adulthood always stays with us. Its been a long time since my Shrimp Boat left me (1989), but I never forget her. Those are our "pets of a lifetime". I hope you have lots of wonderful memories to carry you through this difficult time.
Please take care of yourself and allow yourself to grieve for him. He sounds like he was a wonderful companion for 14 long years.
Logan