Michael Benjamin Blankenship, age 29

Lost to gun violence on August 6, 2018 in Columbus, Ohio.

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  • Nickname:
    1 Mike
    1 Benjie
  • Number of children:
    2 two sons
    2 Two Sons
  • Personality:
    1 Loved to Laugh. Very protective of his family. Has many friends
  • Occupation:
    1 Military Army. Environmental Hazard
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  • Schools attended:
    1 Liberty Christian, Madison Christian, Canal Winchester
  • Comments:
    1 Great Father Husband Brother and Son. Would give all he had to help others. We Live You Always

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