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Surprise has 100 reasons to celebrate an American hero

Veteran reaches his centennial birthday

The centennial birthday of a local U.S. Marine Corps World War II veteran was celebrated with just as much pomp and circumstance as the country’s semiquincentennial year.

Both history-making moments happened in July 2026.

Many came from all over the Valley and country — family, friends, veterans, dignitaries and more — to celebrate Cpl. John Morgan’s 100th birthday on July 24 in Surprise.

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