Son of William M. and Helen S. (Sotak) Blankenship Sr., a 15 year old honor student who was shot down by a teenage gang member in New York while waking to the movie theater with a friend. His story became a case of mistaken identity and a tragic loss. The news of his death was not just a local incident, but became the center of national attention to most major cities across the U.S.
William was born in Coaldale on Sunday, September 3, 1939, while his mother was visiting family. The Blankenship family were residents of the Bronx for about 20 years at the time of William's death. Mrs. Blankenship was a former resident of Coaldale prior to moving to New York.
May young Blankenship have eternal rest!!
William was born in Coaldale on Sunday, September 3, 1939, while his mother was visiting family. The Blankenship family were residents of the Bronx for about 20 years at the time of William's death. Mrs. Blankenship was a former resident of Coaldale prior to moving to New York.
May young Blankenship have eternal rest!!
Son of William M. and Helen S. (Sotak) Blankenship Sr., a 15 year old honor student who was shot down by a teenage gang member in New York while waking to the movie theater with a friend. His story became a case of mistaken identity and a tragic loss. The news of his death was not just a local incident, but became the center of national attention to most major cities across the U.S.
William was born in Coaldale on Sunday, September 3, 1939, while his mother was visiting family. The Blankenship family were residents of the Bronx for about 20 years at the time of William's death. Mrs. Blankenship was a former resident of Coaldale prior to moving to New York.
May young Blankenship have eternal rest!!
William was born in Coaldale on Sunday, September 3, 1939, while his mother was visiting family. The Blankenship family were residents of the Bronx for about 20 years at the time of William's death. Mrs. Blankenship was a former resident of Coaldale prior to moving to New York.
May young Blankenship have eternal rest!!
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