Remembering Bill Monfort: 108-Year-Old WWII Veteran and Florida's Oldest
Tampa Bay 28May 5, 20252 min792 views
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- 🇺🇸 Bill Monfort, a World War II veteran believed to be the oldest in Florida, passed away at the age of 108 years old.
- 💔 His passing occurred on Sunday, marking the end of an extraordinary life.
A Life of Service and Resilience
- 🚢 Monfort served in the Navy during World War II and was the radio chief on his ship.
- 💥 He was the first to receive the Morse code message about the Pearl Harbor attack while offshore.
- 💪 He also survived a kamikaze attack and overcame COVID-19.
Family and Legacy
- 👨👧👦 His son, Bill, described him as a family-oriented man who was always willing to help others.
- 💬 Monfort shared wisdom such as, "Just keep living and live," and "Be good and be good to other people and do good things."
- 🎂 His birthdays were significant events for family and friends, with celebrations planned to continue in his memory.
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