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:
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)
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.
More on scaronews.com
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.
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)
Source: Wright Enterprises
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