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View a eulogy for Jon Willard Blades, USMA '66, who passed away on September 8, 2018.

Jon Willard Blades

West Point, 1966

Be Thou At Peace

Posted by Daniel Driscoll on July 20, 2020:

I had the singular privilege of having then MAJ Blades as my 4th Class sponsor and after that as my Psychology professor during my yearling academic year. He, more than any other officer I encountered during my time at the academy, provided sound counsel with a sense of humor. He often made the difficult seem simple but he did so knowing we would apply the lessons taught to our own leadership challenges. For those lessons I am forever grateful.

Rest in Peace COL Blades.

Dan Driscoll '77

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