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|  Family To Surprise And Honor WWII Veteran Raymond Henry Morgan With A Parade On 100th BirthdayThe Morgan Family Will Gather from Six States in North Myrtle Beach on Thursday to Celebrate One of America's Remaining "Greatest Generation" Heroes, a Resident of Myrtle Beach, Raymond Henry Morgan, born November 20, 1925.
Raymond Morgan & WWII Flight Crew Amid November celebrations honoring America's veterans, the family of World War II Veteran Staff Sergeant Raymond "Ray" will celebrate the soon-to-be centenarian's 100th birthday with a surprise parade and four-day family reunion recognizing a lifetime of service, faith, and perseverance. The festivities, taking place November 19–23, 2025, will include more than 50 family members from six states—Colorado, Illinois, Michigan, Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina—coming together to honor the beloved patriarch affectionately known as "Dad, Grandpa, & Great-Grandpa." "In the spirit of giving credit where credit is due, North Myrtle Beach is honored to be the location of the centenarian celebrations for our World War II hero and neighbor, Raymond Henry Morgan," said Mayor Marilyn Hatley, Mayor of North Myrtle Beach since 2001. "The family's surprise parade in our town should be an inspiration to all, reminding us to uplift those who have paved the way for our nation's achievements." A Living Legacy of the Greatest Generation Born November 20, 1925, in De Pere, Wisconsin, and raised in Kenosha, Ray Morgan represents the spirit of "Greatest Generation" as dubbed by longtime highly respected former television newsman, Tom Brokaw. At age 17, he volunteered for the U.S. Army Air Corps, serving as a B-17 tail-gunner on 13 missions and a radar operator on 13 more missions over Italy and Germany. His 13th mission over Berlin was the most dangerous flight. After returning home, marrying Dorothy Lorraine Piehl and fathering his first two children Morgan faced another battle—polio— Faith, Family, and Freemasonry A Presbyterian elder in New York and Georgia, Morgan's life has been defined by faith and service. He also devoted over 60 years to the Freemasons, achieving high honors including Past Master of Riverdale Lodge (GA) and leadership positions across multiple New York lodges. Community and National Recognition Morgan's life has inspired tributes nationwide. He was previously honored by the City of Morrow, Georgia, with a Veterans Day proclamation in 2017. He has received proclamations from several elected officials for the upcoming celebration. Churches and Masonic Lodges from Wisconsin to South Carolina have also sent congratulatory letters and resolutions recognizing his service and character. The family is hoping to receive at least 100 birthday greetings from across the nation as a symbol of gratitude for his service to the nation. They can be sent via email to his daughter, Joanne Duncan:joduncan13@gmail.com. Celebration Details The Raymond Henry Morgan 100th Birthday Celebration will include:
Morgan's family anticipates receiving over 100 birthday cards from across the nation as a symbol of gratitude to one of America's few surviving WWII heroes. Media Invitation Local and national media are invited to cover the Surprise Parade and Veteran Recognition Ceremony in Myrtle Beach. Interviews with family, participating veterans, and others can be arranged in advance. World War II Veteran's 100th Birthday Celebration Fact Sheet https://docs.google.com/ -30- November 17th in World War II History International Students Day-:"commemorates the 1939 uprising of Czech students in Prague, who bravely resisted Nazi oppression during World War II. Their resistance, though brutally crushed, became a lasting global symbol of student unity, courage, and defiance against tyranny." https://ssbcrackexams.com/ End
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