Robert J MORRISSEY

(b. 29 September 1962 , Jupiter, Florida, USA d. 12 February 2022 , Panama City, Florida, USA )
Cause of Death: pulmonary fibrosis

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Robert J MORRISSEY was born 29 September 1962 in Jupiter, Florida, USA

Robert J MORRISSEY was the child of Robert James MORRISSEY and Constance Theresa "Connie" TREMBLAY and the grandchild of: (maternal) Eugene Gregory TREMBLAY and Marie Jeanne LEMERY (LEMERIE)

Robert J MORRISSEY died 12 February 2022 in Panama City, Florida, USA.
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1962 Birth
29 September 1962
Jupiter, Florida, USA

1963 - I Have a Dream Speech - Martin Luther King's Address at March on Washington August 28, 1963.

In 1963, on November 22, President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas, while riding in a motorcade through Dealey Plaza. The assassination shocked the nation and the world, leading to widespread mourning and a period of intense national introspection. Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson was sworn in as the 36th President of the United States shortly after Kennedy's death. The assassination sparked numerous conspiracy theories and investigations, with the Warren Commission ultimately concluding that Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone in the assassination. Kennedy's death had a profound impact on American politics and society, marking the end of an era often referred to as 'Camelot.'

1968 - The ATM is invented (Don Wetzel, United States)

1969 - Richard M. Nixon becomes President of the United States

1969 - July 20 - Apollo 11 - Man lands on the moon

June 17, 1972 – August 9, 1974 - Watergate Scandal began with the break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters at the Watergate office complex in Washington, D.C., in 1972. Members of President Richard Nixon's administration attempted to cover up their involvement. The scandal led to the discovery of multiple abuses of power by the Nixon administration, the resignation of President Nixon in 1974, and the indictment of several administration officials.

1973 - January 22 - Roe v. Wade, 410 U.S. 113 and Doe v. Bolton, 410 U.S. 179: The U.S. Supreme Court declares that the Constitution protects women’s right to terminate an early pregnancy, thus making abortion legal in the U.S.

1973 - March 29 - The last United States soldier leaves Vietnam

The cell phone was invented by Martin Cooper of Motorola. On April 3, 1973, he made the first handheld mobile phone call with the Motorola DynaTAC. This device weighed 2.5 pounds and was 10 inches long, offering 30 minutes of talk time and requiring 10 hours to charge. The first commercial cell phone was released in 1983, revolutionizing communication and leading to the modern smartphones we use today.

1974 - Gerald R. Ford becomes President of the United States after the resignation of Richard Nixon.

1977 - Jimmy Carter becomes President of the United States

The 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens in Washington State occurred on May 18, triggered by a 5.1 magnitude earthquake. It caused the largest landslide in recorded history, followed by a massive lateral blast. The eruption killed 57 people, destroyed 250 homes, and spread ash across the U.S.

1981 - Ronald Reagan becomes President of the United States

1981 - June 5 - First reported case of AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome)

1982 - The camcorder is invented (Sony Corp., Japan)

1983 - The laptop computer is invented (Radio Shack Corp., United States)

1986 - January 28 - Space Shuttle Challenger accident - The Space Shuttle Challenger disaster occurred on January 28, 1986, when the shuttle broke apart 73 seconds into its flight, leading to the deaths of its seven crew members.

1989 - The World Wide Web is invented at CERN (Tim Berners-Lee, UK)

1989 - George H. W. Bush becomes President of the United States

1993 - William J. Clinton becomes President of the United States

2001 - George W. Bush becomes President of the United States

2001 - September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Coordinated terrorist attacks by the extremist group al-Qaeda on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, leading to significant changes in U.S. domestic and foreign policy, including the War on Terror.

2009 - Barack Obama becomes President of the United States

2017 - Donald J. Trump becomes President of the United States

January 20, 2020 - CDC reports the first laboratory-confirmed case of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus in the U.S. from samples taken on January 18 in Washington state and on the same day activates its Emergency Operations Center (EOC) to respond to the emerging outbreak. (cdc.gov)

2021 - Joseph R. Biden becomes President of the United States

Obituary
Sgt. Robert J. “Rob” Morrissey, USAF (Ret.), 59, of Panama City, Florida passed away on Saturday, February 12, 2022, after a courageous battle with pulmonary fibrosis. Rob was born on September 29, 1962 in Jupiter, FL to Robert “Bob” Morrissey and Connie Tremblay Sanders.

After high school, he joined the U.S. Air Force and honorably served 22 years with integrity, loyalty and bravery, serving at numerous Air Force bases stateside and overseas to include Afghanistan and Desert Storm. He proudly served as a brother in the 554th RED HORSE Squadron. Throughout his military career he received several awards and medals for his exemplary and outstanding service, duty and dedication. Rob was a loving father, grandpa, son, brother and uncle. His happiest moments were spending time with his children and grandchildren. He also loved to fish, was an avid Miami Dolphins fan and of Catholic faith. He was predeceased in death by his father, Robert “Bob” Morrissey, his step- father, James Sanders...Read MORE...