Lance Cpl. Thomas A. Blair
Lance Cpl. Thomas A. Blair
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Charlie Gili
December 22, 2021
Hello,
We realize that we are very late to express our deepest condolences, but we wanted to let you and your family and friends know that we have made a small donation to Teen Cancer America to honor and remember Thomas A. Blair US Marine Lance Corporal.
We recognize that this is a humble tribute, but we wanted you to know that it is heartfelt and made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals across the American youth hockey community and beyond. We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you safe and strong.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of our US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign
Morgan Blair
November 6, 2014
To the family and Friends of Marine Lance Cpl. Thomas A. Blair,
My name is Morgan Blair; I am a senior at Winfield City High School. I found your son by our shared surname.
I would like to thank you for your son's dedication and sacrifice for our country.
Thank you, as well, for your support and love for him throughout his journeys. Without his courage I would not have the opportunities that I have today. Thank you for your love and your son's blessings. God Bless.
June 5, 2012
Thinking of Tommy Blair today and every day.
Peggy Childers
April 5, 2012
March 24, 2012
To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Thomas A. Blair:
Always remembering Thomas. "Some gave all."
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Shannon Williams-Austill
June 1, 2011
I want to take the time to correct my previous entry. I referred to this brave young man as a soldier. For the family, friends, loved ones, and fellow Marines, I want to extend my apologies. He was a Marine, not a Soldier. I hope that my honest mistake has not offended anyone. My brother, Spc. Jeffrey S. Henthorn is one of the 100 men and women in Oklahoma, who have died while serving in Iraq or Afghanistan.
The thought that I may have offended someone troubles me, and I have an obligation to this Marine and his family to correct my mistake.
It is the least I can do, and I owe it to him to do that.
Shannon Williams-Austill
May 30, 2011
The flag is flying in the sky
A daily reminder of who and why
We sit here remembering them today
These heroes that now lie in their grave.
While here on earth, the bravest ones
A soldier, a mother, a daughter, a son
The father's who went far off to war
To ensure our safety and so much more
To keep our children happy and free,
Someone must do this job, you see
So, today remember the soldiers who served,
Because this is one thing they truly deserve.
The loved one's that they have left behind,
The Gold Star mothers, like your and mine
We honor them proudly, every day
Our American Soldier...Proud and Brave
By Shannon Williams-Austill
I want to thank this soldier for their sacrifice.
And, I wish to extend my deepest regards to the loved ones they have left behind. Their service to our nation, has not gone unnoticed. They are our heroes, who paid the ultimate price for us, and that is something that every American needs to be reminded of and remember everyday.
The freedom we all have, we have because of brave young men and women who made a choice to defend and serve.
Today, let me remember your loved one with you.
Peggy Childers
March 24, 2011
To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Thomas A. Blair:
Please accept my remembrance of Thomas on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Luis Del Valle
February 26, 2011
Blair,
Whats up dude!! I know you remember me, Sgt Del. You used to work for me in the S-3 office of 1st Stinger Battery in Okinawa, Japan. I remember how much you used to drink Mountain Dew. Well I havent forgotten about you. Keep heaven safe, see you when i get there.
SSgt Del Valle
Kenna
March 29, 2010
”Honor and Remember” - “Project Compassion” We love our Soldiers! We love our country and we cannot express enough love and compassion to the families of our fallen heroes. War does not discriminate – It breaks our hearts to see the faces of the fallen. We want to give this gift to the hero’s Mother, Father and/or spouse. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization! Almost 2,100 portraits have been completed and shipped to the parents and or spouse - at no cost as this is a gift from one American to another!
This is a gift! We have wonderful sponsors who help with the costs, and want you know that everyone here at Project Compassion does and will always CARE.
Contact us directly at [email protected] or go to www.heropaintings.com . If you have already had a portrait completed, we pray that you are enjoying the portrait and God Bless You.
Sincerely and Respectfully,
Kenna
[email protected]
lance crpl Tarango (moreda)
March 26, 2010
Dearest Blair it's been 8 yrs since you were taken from us.The last memory of you is on Ft.Bliss TX. I remember it like it was yesterday.But i know you are up there watchin out for all of us down here. lots of love my MARINE semper fi baby.
Peggy Childers
March 24, 2010
To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Thomas A. Blair:
Remembering Thomas on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
blackie skinner
August 23, 2009
god bless this young man for his courage. He was a friend of mine in brokenarrow where i graduated. As a fellow soldier and dear friend he will always be remembered in my families heart's. My son was named for his memory thomas_james blair skinner. God bless you tommy you will be forever missed thanks for the fun times. Sgt Skinner U.S. Army Korea.
kathleen moreda
May 26, 2009
the memorial day upon us i reflect the life of this young marine take so soon.one of my best friends and a great marine always you will live in my heart and my toughts go out to your family on this and every not only memorial day but everyday
Shannon Williams-Austill
May 26, 2009
With the passing of yet another Memorial Day weekend, I'm humbly reminded that our family is not the only Gold Star family in Oklahoma. I've set aside time today to reflect on the past and remember that your family has suffered the loss of their soldier. Thank you for this soldier's service and duty. As he will always be dearly missed because he payed the ultimate sacrifice. He gave his life to protect our country and our freedom.
Sister of Spc. Jeffrey S. Henthorn (Balad, Iraq Feb. 8, 2005)
God bless this special soldier and his grieving loved ones. Be by their side in their time of need.
[email protected]
Shannon Williams-Austill
May 26, 2009
With the passing of yet another Memorial Day weekend, I'm humbly reminded that our family is not the only Gold Star family in Oklahoma. I've set aside time today to reflect on the past and remember that your family has suffered the loss of their soldier. Lance Cpl. Blair, thank you for you service and duty. Thank you for paying the ultimate sacrifice...to protect our country and our freedom.
Sister of Spc. Jeffrey S. Henthorn (Balad, Iraq Feb. 8, 2005)
God bless this special soldier and his grieving loved ones. Be by their side in their time of need.
[email protected]
George Fisher Jr
May 25, 2009
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
May 24, 2009
To let your family know, you are not forgotten this Memorial day
Peggy Childers
March 24, 2009
To the family of Lance Cpl. Thomas A. Blair:
Thomas gave the ultimate sacrifice and will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. I cannot and will not let our fallen heroes be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
the Buck family
May 30, 2008
To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Thomas A. Blair, our thoughts and prayers are with your in your loss. What he has done for our freedom will not be forgotten. May God comfort and bless your family.
The Neal family
April 27, 2008
To the family of Lance Cpl. Blair,
Please know that just as your loved one will forever remain in your hearts and minds, his sacrifice and that of your family, will remain with the people he died defending. Words cannot express the gratitude we feel for his bravery and selflessness, or the heartache we feel for your loss. God grant you the peace that passes all understanding.
Debra Estep
March 30, 2008
To the family and friends of Thomas. Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers today.
May God and His Angels surround you and bring you comfort.
Please contact me so I can email you a picture of an Angel and soldier that I drew.
Sincerely,
Deb
Proud Air Force Mom and MIL
http://remembering-the-fallen.blogs
pot.com/
John Carter
March 22, 2008
Tommy-
I think of you every day.
Uncle John
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
November 13, 2007
My heartfelt sympathy to the Blair family in the loss of Thomas. I did not know Thomas, but my heart is broken and I am saddened for your loss of such a fine young person and hero. May God bring you peace in your heart as you reflect on all the wonderful memories you hold so close. Please know that you are in my heart and prayers. My heart was touched by the many wonderful/beautiful things written about you and from the moving tribute. Thomas it has been over 4 years since you were taken. Please know that you are my hero and you will NEVER be forgotten.
I send each of you a hug from the most inner part of my heart.
Love and Peace
Tom
"To live in the hearts
of those you leave behind
is never to die"
~Robert Orr~
November 12, 2007
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Lance Cpl Blair!
August 3, 2007
If this person can stand in battle to ensure my freedom, then I will stand in grief with his/her family to honor him/her. For every fallen HERO there is a bright star that shines in the evening sky to remind us of the cherished gift we were given – even if for too short a time.
My heart breaks again as I sign yet another guest book of another courageous young soldier who gave their life so selflessly. I wish I never found myself in a position to have to sign another guest book for the rest of my life, but I promised Le Ron A. Wilson (a dear friend KIA 7/6/07, 18yrs old) that neither he nor any like him would be forgotten and so I will continue until the day there is no longer the need.
PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)
kathleen moore
July 17, 2007
my marine all i remember is the last time we were together on FT.BLISS,TX IN MY HOUSE.i remember your loving touch and your warm embrace.however my heart still aches that i never really told you how much i really loved you.but i'm sure now you know.you will always be in my heart.in the one place that only you can fill.
Courtney Cardenas
July 16, 2007
Hey Blair,
It's been a long time. I don't know if you remember me. I was 9 years old when you graced my life with your love. I know you're watching over me and my family. Sometimes I swear I can feel you at my side. When my family moved to Las Vegas I never got the chance to tell you something. I'm sorry for leaving you. If I had known I would never see you again I would have begged my mom to keep us in El Paso. I never got the chance to tell you that I love you or to say "Goodbye." Elizabeth misses you too. I found out about your passing three days before my 15th birthday. So things were very difficult for me. I'm still your "punk." Always the rebel. I'm trying to make you proud though. I'm 19 now and I'm expecting my first child. I'm three months along and this is a difficult journey for me, but I won't fail. I promise you I won't. Please don't forget how much we love you. You will ALWAYS be in my heart. Until we meet again, until I see your sweet smiling face Goodbye. And know that I will always love you. And I will do my best to make you proud. God Bless you.
your punk,
Courtney & Baby {Davion Jamel/Ayana Michelle}
July 5, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Lance Cpl Blair and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Aunt of a Lance Cpl Marine about to deploy
Misty Hansen (Jackson)
June 27, 2007
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Charlene Phillips
June 26, 2007
God Bless. I lost my brother August 4, 2006, My prayers are with you!
Garnet Jenkins
March 24, 2007
In Remembrance of Lance Cpl. Thomas A. Blair, on the 4th anniversary of the day, he gave his life for our Country, with a Multitude of Thanks, for this Fine Young Marine's Courage, Dedication and Service to our Country and for Freedom.
May Thomas Rest Safely in God's Loving Care and may the Peace of God continue to be with the Blair family.
Those who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice, So Many and So Young, shall Never Be Forgotten, my brother among them. KIA-Vietnam 1967.
"I will lift up my eyes to the hills-
from whence comes my help?
My help comes from the Lord,
Who made heaven and earth."
Psalm 121:1-2
I am sincerely hoping that you continue to feel the thoughts of Caring and Support that surround you each day, as this Country Remembers Someone Very Precious to you, who is a Hero to all of us.
I am So Deeply Sorry for your loss.
William Miller
February 7, 2007
Blair you were my A-Gunner for a short while at 2d Laad bravo battery. I got out before anything started but I thank you for your sacrafice and will always remember you. It's because of people like you that the world can sleep a little bit better.
Cpl Miller W.G
Karen Hickman
January 26, 2007
On behalf of "Gold Star Siblings" please accept our heartfelt condolences.
Gary Allain
October 24, 2006
Lance Cpl. Thomas A. Blair
you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forever.
Autumn Dorris
October 12, 2006
Dear Uncle Tommy,
hi Tommy its me ur niece. u have no idea how much i miss you and still cry myself to sleep thinking of you. u left me when i was seven to join ur marine brothers and now ur gone for good. but i still remember how u told me u will always be the soldier of my heart. and how much u loved me, now i love u even more. cant wait till we meet in heaven but keep watching over me, when i have my first son i want to name him Thomas Alfred, after u but i have to talk that over with the man who my son will call father, im only 16 now so got awhile to go b4 i walk down the isle, and pray instead of smile. i love you Tommy keep watching!
ur lovin niece,
Autumn Sunshine Dorris
Brent and Kelley Robbins
April 17, 2006
My husband and I were in the band with him back in high school. I was not close with him, but I do remember him as a sweet guy. My prayers are with you, as I am a military spouse myself.
Sherman family
April 10, 2006
Thank you for your service and sacrifice. God bless you and your family.
Benny Norwood Jr.
March 23, 2006
LCpl Blair was a part of my section while serving in Okinawa. He was a giving and caring Marine that never once thought of himself first. May GOD be with you.
S/F
GySgt Norwood
Vangi & McKaLyne Lunsford
January 30, 2006
Psalm 23
1
The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want.
2
He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters,
3
He restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
4
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
5
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
6
Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.
This is a verse that I have found to be comforting to me during my husbands death. Remember that when it seems that no one else is round, God is still there with you! And he will be your rock!
My daughter,McKaLyne, and I send our heartfelt sympathy for your loss! God Bless this warrior, God Bless those whom serve freedom's cause! They are our true HERO's!!!!
If you need anything, please feel free to contact me!!!
Wife & Daughter of the Late
Sgt. Audrey Daron Lunsford
KIA May 23, 2005
Our favorite Marine, also our favorite cowboy!
August 28, 2005
Kristie Wofford
June 7, 2005
Tommy was my first love. We met when we were 16. Things were difficult for both of us to be together. Being several states apart made it even more difficult at times. I was able to see him the last night he was home for Christmas and I didn't want to let go, eight years was not enough time spent with him. I know he is still looking out for all of us, just as he always has.
Melissa Allred
June 5, 2005
Tommy, you were the brother of my heart, I will never forget you. High school together was great, but you will be the missing link in my future. I'll always remember...
Jermiah Penns
April 4, 2005
LCpl Blair was one of the most motivated Marines that I ever seen. We owe you so much for your sacrifice. You will always be loved and in our hearts and prayers
Michael Dunn
March 23, 2005
I was with Blair down at Cherry Point. He was a good guy and a good Marine. Semper Fi, Blair! You'll always be missed.
1stSgt Jessie Smith
March 22, 2005
While I remember clearly Presenting LCpl Blair his going away plaque, prior to leaving Okinawa, I can also see now as I did then that LCpl blair will always be remembered and dedicated to God, Country and Corps. Semper Fi Marine!
Patrick Morehart
March 22, 2005
Hey Tom, You will always live on in our hearts and minds. You are missed very much and you always will be.. But we know you are in a better place rest in peace brother.
Matt Walkup
March 22, 2005
I have also known Blair since Jan '98. You could always count on him for anything. He would give you the shirt off his back. He gave his life for his country and is and always will be missed.
Kevin Boggs
March 21, 2005
I have known LCpl Blair since Jan 98. We were in MCT together and then on to MOS School, Ft Bliss TX.
You will never be forgotten. Rest in peace brother. Semper Fi
Joshua Hughes
March 16, 2005
You gave the ultimate sacrifice for your country, that will never be forgotten. Semper Fi brother and rest in peace.
Justin Sledge
February 24, 2005
I served as Blairs Operations Chief on Okinawa. he worked for me for a few months before went to Cherry Point. I have mourned the lost of this motivated Marine. Hee alsways did what he was told. Paying the ultimate price for his country and Brethren is something only most can imagine. Rest in Peace Blair
Justin P. Sledge
MSgt USMC
TIMOTHIUS ROBINSON
February 24, 2005
Having served wtih you here in Okinawa, I know what the Corps meant to you. Rest in Peace my brother!
Peace and comfort to the loved ones who mourns your loss.
T. M. ROBINSON
1stSgt USMC
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