Kenneth Ray Blair
Specialist Four
F CO, 51ST INFANTRY, II FIELD FORCE, USARV
Army of the United States
Mableton, Georgia
December 19, 1948 to August 12, 1968
KENNETH R BLAIR is on the Wall at Panel W49, Line 50

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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 address is not available.


 

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

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