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WWII Veteran Raymond Morgan's Surprise Parade on 100th Birthday November 20 in South Carolina

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Honoring one of the 1% of the 16.4 million U.S. World War II soldiers still living, the family of Raymond Henry Morgan, a tail-gunner & radar operator during B-17 bomber missions, plan a surprise parade for his100th Birthday in N. Myrtle Beach, SC.

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Media Advisory: WWII Veteran Raymond Henry Morgan To Be Honored by Family
With a Parade on His 100th Birthday, November 20th in North Myrtle Beach, SC

WHO:  Surprise Guest of Honor: Myrtle Beach resident, Staff Sergeant Raymond Henry "Ray" Morgan (Ret.) – WWII Veteran, tail-gunner & radar operator, B-17 bomber missions over Italy and Germany; 50 Morgan Family Members from six states including Four adult children, 13 grandchildren, and 19 of 22 great-grandchildren; & Veterans Organizations –VFW chapters.

WHAT: Amid national Veterans Day celebrations, the family of World War II Veteran Staff Sergeant Raymond Henry Morgan will celebrate the soon-to-be centenarian's 100th birthday with a surprise parade in North Myrtle Beach and a four-day family reunion. The event honors one of America's remaining members of the "Greatest Generation" — a man who completed 26 missions, thirteen as a B-17 tail-gunner and thirteen as a radar operator during World War II and who has lived a century defined by faith, service, and resilience.

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HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:

Surprise Parade (Nov. 20): Police cars, fire trucks, decorated vehicles, and city officials.

Veterans' Participation: Local VFW chapters marching in tribute; Ferris Wheel photo event with 50 veterans at Myrtle Beach's iconic Sky Wheel landmark.
Family Reunion (Nov. 19–23): 52 relatives from six states — Colorado, Illinois, Michigan, Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina — gathering to celebrate Ray's century of life and legacy.

WHEN: Parade-Thursday, November 20, 2025 – 11:00 a.m.
Parade assembly begins at 10:30 a.m.
Sky Wheel Photo-Friday, November 21, 2025 - 1:00 p.m.
Sky wheel/Myrtle Beach photo opportunity with 50 Veterans

WHERE: North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

Parade route details: 27th Ave S & Hwy 17 in North Myrtle Beach; 27the Ave S to Left on Perrin to right on 25th Ave S to right on Ocean blvd back to 27th Ave S.

WHY: To honor one of America's few remaining WWII veterans and celebrate a century of courage, community, and character. Morgan's story reflects the perseverance of the "Greatest Generation" — from wartime heroics to overcoming polio, raising a family, coaching little league, mentoring inmates, and serving over 60 years as a Freemason and many terms as a Presbyterian elder.

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VISUALS:
  • Centenarian veteran in attendance with four generations of family.
  • Parade with emergency vehicles, marching veterans, and local community members
  • Photo opportunity: 50 veterans with Ray Morgan at the Myrtle Beach Sky Wheel.
Birthday Cards/Wishes:
Public is invited to send birthday cards and sentiments to
Raymond "Ray" Henry Morgan via email to his daughter,
Joanne Duncan, joduncan13@gmail.com. The Morgan Family
expects to receive 100 birthday greetings.

Fact Sheet: World War II 100th Birthday Celebration (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1J049iPOgFp0NH6BLt72-zL_3x5U17l6k/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=116888015566536315753&rtpof=true&sd=true)

PHOTO: Raymond Henry Morgan-WWII Uniform (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eaJliyrS3_D_Px...)

(More photos available upon request)

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