Rip blake you were a great person and great company..my prayers with you and your family..steadfast and courageous..never be forgotten


Posted by: joe raymer - council bluffs, IA   May 13, 2013

I am sorry to hear of your loss. He was a great guy, and will surely be missed.


Posted by: GM2(SW) Montminy, Robert - Alta Loma, CA   Apr 03, 2013

I'm so saddened to hear of my fellow Chief Shannon's passing!! It seems all of the good ones go early. I served with him on board USS Stethem and he ALWAYS had a smile on his face!! I'm a better person for knowing him!!


Posted by: Mike Ledwedge - San Diego, CA   Feb 11, 2013

A professional and shipmate in the truest sense of the terms.


Posted by: Chris Butler - San Diego, CA   Feb 07, 2013

Steve and Linda,
I can't tell you how sad I am to hear of your loss. Steve and my Tom (who passed in 2004) would talk so many times about Shannon and the military and fishing. I pray for you both and know that our kind and loving Lord will give you some peace. Loosing a child is the most tortuous event known.


Posted by: Janus (Fortmann-Bond) Fanning - Henderson, NV - friend of parents   Jan 27, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Steve & Linda and the rest of the Blake family. May God comfort you through this most difficult period. We know you must be extremely thankful for the opportunity you had to spend time with Shannon recently.


Posted by: Jeff & Barb Peterson - Merrill, WI   Jan 22, 2013

So sorry to hear of your son's passing. May the Good Lord give you and your family comfort and peace.Norb &Judy Doering


Posted by: Judy Doering - Merrill, WI   Jan 21, 2013

Blake Family. I served with your son. He was my teammate and I considered him my Brother. Regrettably, I had lost touch with Shannon over the past year. During our time, while serving together, on many occasions, Shannon and I talked about our childhoods. We had much in common in the way we grew up. Know that he spoke of his upbringing, his family and childhood friends fondly and often. He had good memories. Also know, that Shannon had my

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Posted by: JP-Afghanistan    Jan 21, 2013

Brother, you have left us absolutely baffled. You wore it on your sleeve Bro. This is what the team appreciated about you. You left little to consider. We knew where you were coming from 100% of the time. You were no wildcard. You could look your Brother in the eye, and provide TRUTH. No matter how difficult it would be to say, or to hear. You wanted the machine to work and understood that honesty and courage were the most

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Posted by: JP-Afghanistan    Jan 21, 2013

Brother, I hope you found the peace you were looking for. You will be sorely missed, I will never forget the jokes, the shenanigans, and all the good times over the years. Thanks for always being there and for the heartfelt guidance. Your family will be forever in our prayers.


Posted by: Jason Hippler - Riverview, FL   Jan 20, 2013