Almon "Al" Lorell Monday was born on April 7, 1937 in Marianna, FL. He passed on Monday, September 26, 2022 at home with his family. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Sharon and parents, Mr. & Mrs. Elmer Monday.
Al is survived by his wife of 65 years, Janice; children, Kevin (Becky), Chris and Nic; great grandchildren, Jason Cherish, Eli; sister-in-laws, Gail, Linda, Debbie; brother, LaDon and many other family members.
After graduating from Rehobeth High School in Dothan, AL he joined the National Guard and then transferred to the Air Force Reserve. He served in Desert Storm and retired after 35 years of service as SMSGT. He and Janice moved to Pensacola where he lived the remainder of his life. Al was also a big NASCAR fan. He spent many Friday nights racing at Five Flags Speedway. He became a Shriner and went on to become Potentate in 2000. He was a member of Bellview Baptist Church in 2015 where he became a deacon. It was here where he made lots of friends that helped him when he became sick and visited him until the end. He made a lifetime of friends that were with him to the end. Thank you for your support.
A special thank you to Brad and Marie for all your hard work and support. Thank you Gail for your support during this time of need. Also thank you to Jo of hospice for your great care.
He had many friends and neighbors. Thank you all. You meant a lot to him.

Another Duke Family Pioneer, SMSgt  Almon “Al" Monday passed away at his home in Pensacola on Monday, 26 September after months of battling Cystic Fibrosis and other heart related issues.He was one the first, as a Loadmaster, who came to Duke in the early 70s and helped make the 711SOS one of the best flying squadrons in the Air Force Reserve. After converting to AC-130A Gunships in 1975 he became one of the Senior leaders in the newly formed Aerial Gunner Section where he spent 20 years as an instructor mentoring countless Airmen until his retirement in 1995. AL will always be remembered for his direction, sense of humor and strong bond he had formed with his fellow Gunners. He served the 919th SOW and his country with great pride and will definitely be missed by all of those that knew him, especially his fellow Gunners and Duke Field Family.

Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers as they go through this extremely difficult time.