Kenneth Ray Blair

The database page for Kenneth Ray Blair

3 Nov 2001 "It is better to have lived one day as a lion than one thousand days as a sheep." From a friend. dawgso55@aol.com

29 Jan 2004 MY BROTHER I'VE MISSED SO MUCH. WE'LL MEET AGAIN ONE DAY... LOVE YA From his baby brother, David Blair bull5862@aol.com

16 May 2004 MANY YEARS HAVE COME AND GONE MY HEART STILL GRIEVES YET MY LOVE FOR YOU LIVES ON YOUR MOTHER From his mother, Rosemary Blair Mableton Ga bull5862@aol.com

30 Jun 2004 To my dearest uncle, Even though I never had to opportunity to meet you, you have inspired me by your never-ending courage. This poem below is how everyone remembers you. People Liked Him People liked him, not because He was rich or known to fame; He had never won applause As a star in any game. His was not a brilliant style, His was not a forceful way, But he had a gentle smile And a kindly word to say. Never arrogant or proud, On he went with manner mild; Never quarrelsome or loud, Just a simple as a child; Honest, patient, brave and true: Thus he lived from day to day, Doing what he found to do In a cheerful sort of way. Wasn't one to boast of gold Or belittle it with sneers, Didn't change from hot to cold, Kept his friends throughout the years, Sort of man you like to meet Any time or any place. There was always something sweet And refreshing in his face. Sort of man you'd like to be: Balanced well and truly square; Patient in adversity, Generous when his skies were fair. Never lied to a friend or foe, Never rash in a word or deed, Quick to come and slow to go In a neighbor's time of need. Never rose to wealth or fame, Simply lived, and simply died, But the passing of his name Left a sorrow, far and wide. Not for glory he'd attained, Nor for what he had on pelf, Were the friends that he had gained, But for what he was himself. Love from your Mother and Me. From a niece, Rose Blair liltwig2002@aol.com

02 Mar 2006 I wish I knew you, Everyone misses you so much. I Love You. From his niece, Brittany Blair rinkrat1834@aol.com

08 Apr 2007 Even though it's been almost 40 years, Ken, we still remember you with love, appreciation, and gratitude. You will always be that handsome 19 year old to us no matter what. Your cousin, Betty Springer E-Mail will be forwarded by the Webmaster@VirtualWall.org

A Note from The Virtual Wall Three men from the Long Range Reconnaissance Patrol company (F Co, 51st Infantry (Rangers)) assigned to Second Field Force were killed during an engagement on 12 August 1968: SGT Jan V. Henrickson, Hartly, DE SP4 Kenneth R. Blair, Mableton, GA PFC Willie Whitfield, Columbus, MS

The point-of-contact for this memorial is his brother, David Blair bull5862@aol.com

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With all respect
Jim Schueckler, former CW2, US Army
Ken Davis, Commander, United States Navy (Ret)
Memorial first published on 3 Nov 2001
Last updated 09/13/2007