VETERAN
Proud United States Army Veteran
Francisco Bermudez-Dijols
October 4, 1928 – November 13, 2023
Lived 95 years
Cape Canaveral National Cemetery · Cape Canaveral, Florida
Heroes Never Die
In service to country
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Francisco served in the armed forces. We honor that service here.
Life story
Proud Veteran in the Korean Conflict. Wonderful husband, father and grandfather. Francisco, Papi Chito - as everyone called him - loved life and always had a positive outlook. He will forever be in our hearts. We love you Papi Chito!
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The world Francisco knew
Family milestones in gold, history for context
1928
Born October 4
1939
Francisco was 11 when "The Wizard of Oz" opened in theaters
1942
Francisco was 14 when Bing Crosby recorded "White Christmas"
1950
Francisco was 22 when the Korean War began
1962
Francisco was 34 when the Cuban Missile Crisis brought the world to the brink of nuclear war
1976
Francisco was 48 when America celebrated its Bicentennial
1982
Francisco was 54 when Michael Jackson released "Thriller"
1998
Francisco was 70 when Google was founded
2005
Francisco was 77 when the first video was posted to YouTube
2010
Francisco was 82 when Apple's iPad went on sale
2022
Francisco was 94 when Queen Elizabeth II died after 70 years on the throne
2023
Passed away November 13, age 95
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