Louis Helion Blair

I'm sorry to hear that Louie has passed on. I will always remember him from Rockbridge Baths. He and Aunt Jean would be there at times when we came to our tiny cabin on the Maury. Swimming in Pierre and Louise's pool, and attending the wedding of he and Suzanne. He was a wonderful person.And I will always remember him with a smile.

Le 28 juillet 2011, j'ai eu la chance de le rencontrer. Je ma souviens de cette belle journée, où nous avions marché sur les traces de son père à Couterne. J'ai une pensée attristée pour sa famille.

Mr. Blair is a legendary man in the truest sense of the word. I was blessed to have him as an academic advisor and instructor. And his mentorship truly went beyond the classroom. I can say confidently that without Mr. Blair’s nudge even against my most stubborn of ways, that I would not be where I am today. He demanded excellence while simultaneously pulling excellence out of everyone he came in contact with. It brings joy to my heart to know that although this country lost a hero, that...

A friend, a mentor, a public servant. Those are the three words that immediately come to mind when I think of Louis H Blair, or “LHB” as students liked to call him and what he sometimes had sewn on his collared shirts he wore to Scott Shipp Hall. The careers and life trajectories of many, including myself, would be drastically different were it not for LHB’s caring hand and guiding heart. Take one look at his resume, and you think to yourself “what didn’t he do?” Get to know him, and you...

We will miss you, Louis,—longtime family friend! Your generous, kind, loving spirit will be remembered. Thank you for treating us so well!

From all the staff from the old Staunton Grocery, thank you Louis for being that friend and inspiration! We love you man! And yes we will always remember the smile!!!!

It is such an honor to have known this wonderful man. Louis was kind, caring and always genuine. His smile brought a sense of peace and he listened attentively to every word spoken to him. I will miss hearing his stories and encouraging words, as he never failed to say something motivational every time we spoke. Louis inspired me in so many ways and made me a better person. Many prayers and love to Suzanne during this difficult time.

I had the honor to met Louis while working at Virginia Military Institute. I have never met a kinder, more caring person. He had a genuine interest in people and always had a smile on his face and a kind word to share. He was the quintessential gentlemen and always referred to his wife Suzanne as the love of his life. In the short time that I knew him, I developed great respect and admiration for his humanity and zest for life. He was one of a kind and will be sorely missed. He has...