On Saturday, June 8, Councilwoman Jane Bonner joined members of Rocky Point VFW Post 6249, the Rocky Point Fire Department, Rocky Point Historical Society and members of the community to wish Thomas Morris a happy 100th birthday. Mr. Morris, who was born on May 29, 1924 is originally from Sea Cliff, New York and currently resides in Rocky Point.
He served as a Staff Sergeant in the US Army Air Corps in Hawaii and Okinawa during World War II, where he flew missions on an A-26 Douglas Invader as a gunner. When the war ended, he was sent to Korea to retrieve weapons. His plane retains the distinction of being the only US bomber to fly missions in three wars: World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War.
His 100th birthday, as well as his service to our country, was celebrated by Rocky Point VFW and Fire Department Company 1 members and several neighbors.
CREDIT: Town of Brookhaven
