WWII Veteran Robert Morgan's Family Fights for Military Burial Honors

Robert Morgan's Service and Legacy

• 🎖️ Robert Hubert Morgan, a 99-year-old World War II veteran, passed away just 11 days before his 100th birthday.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 He was remembered by his wife, Mary, as a man of faith, humor, and devotion to his country, community, and family.
• 🛠️ Robert served 49 years as a social worker, aiding mothers and children affected by domestic violence, and served in the Navy during WWII as a radio operator on a landing craft.

The Fight for Military Honors

• 💔 Robert's family is working to secure a funeral service with full military honors, a wish he held dear.
• 📝 The necessary paperwork for military honors was not completed before his passing on March 5th, and was submitted a day late, leaving the family in a race against time with his burial only two days away.
• 🤝 Local 10 News and the military are assisting the family in exploring an expedited path to fulfill Robert's final wish.

Community and Family Support

• 💬 The family is communicating with the military to confirm the possibility of the honors funeral.
• 📣 Veterans are also welcomed to attend Robert's funeral, with details available on the Local 10 website.
• 🌟 The family hopes to properly honor Robert, a member of the