At 104 years old, Anita Morris still carries herself with quiet strength and dignity. A U.S. Coast Guard veteran receiving care with Community Hospice & Palliative Care, Anita recently experienced a moment that took her by surprise. Fellow veterans gathered to honor her with a pinning ceremony, a gesture of recognition that left her smiling in disbelief. Born to Italian immigrants and raised in Jacksonville, Anita enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard in 1942 during World War II. She served on the home front, guarding ports and broadcasting public updates over the radio, contributing to the nation’s wartime efforts from right here in Northeast Florida. It was during her service that she met her husband. The two married in 1945, later building a life together while she continued serving her community through work with the USO and raising their two children.
CHPC Honors Coast Guard Veteran at 104 Years Old
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