Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Gary Blair was my uncle. I have recently become a new officer and I want to thank everyone who has submited reflection's. This means so much to our family. Gary was a great man and even though he died when I was five years old I believe he has guided me in my life and my career.

Officer Bryan Ziegler
DeSoto P.D.

May 13, 2005

Rest In Peace, Your sacrifice shall not be forgotten .

Police Officer
Chicago Police Dept.

February 11, 2005

Rest in peace Cpl. Blair.

S.Cpl Hunt
Dallas PD

August 13, 2004

You destroyed evil on this day, your gallantry and bravery immortalized you, and you shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever.

Retired police officer.

August 6, 2004

You made the ultimate sacrifice. May the memory of your service, heroism and sacrifice remain forever. We are proud of you and thankful for all of your service. May God bless you and your family. AC

Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police

September 10, 2003

I grew up in the same town Corporal Blair grew up in. His niece went to high school with me. I remember hearing about his death on the radio. It was so terrible. He always was and always will be a hero.

Anonymous

I remember Gary when we but children. Our familes attended the same Church and we all socialized frequently; sometimes at their home, sometimes at ours. Unfortunately I lost contact with Gary for many years, stayed up with his career through my Mother. Needless to say, his death was a great shock and tragedy...one that after all these years still brings tears to my eyes at the mere thought. It was only after visiting his final resting place was I able to gain some internal peace. Spending 26 years in the Air Force in the law enforcement field, I have and always will have a special place in my heart for law enforcement officers. Every time I hear of the loss of another professional, I simply look to heaven and ask Gary for strength; he never fails me.

Dan Johnson

daniel johnson
family friend