THE WALL OF FACES

Dear PFC Thomas Joseph Blanchard, sir

As an American, I would like to thank you for your service and for your sacrifice made on behalf of our wonderful country. The youth of today could gain much by learning of heroes such as yourself, men and women whose courage and heart can never be questioned.

May God allow you to read this, and may He allow me to someday shake your hand when I get to Heaven to personally thank you. May he also allow my father to find you and shake your hand now to say thank you; for America, and for those who love you.

With respect, and the best salute a civilian can muster for you, Sir

Curt Carter

I found this memorial card when clearing out my grandmothers effects.

It seems that Tom was her cousin.

Her aunt Lizzie emigrated from Belfast to USA after World War II. Tom was, I believe, her son. If anyone can confirm this, or knew Tom's family, please e-mail me. Thanks

Another photo of Tom from High School.

I remember Tom like it was yesterday. He was a friend from Lewis Mills High School.
He was a friendly, happy guy who had a Ducati motorcycle. I admired him for his outlook on life.

Thomas is buried at Center Cemetery, Rocky Hill, Hartford County,CT.