PuBliC saFeTY 20th Anniversary of 9-11

Our family had just taken a trip out east–visiting New York, driving past the Trade Towers in 2001. Just a few month later, that morning my husband called–“Turn on the TV!” The first plane seemed like a horrible accident. When the second one hit, we knew this was horrible, but no accident. That day became a lifelong journey for many. Since that day, we ventured back to the site of the Trade Towers (with the memorable New York DHS Band Trip in 2012) and have viewed the somber, but well-done memorial and museum that keep the stories of loss, recovery, and hope alive.

Shown above is a photo from the morning of 9-11. Over 4000 planes were grounded and redirected to the nearest airport by Ben Sliney, Federal Aviation Administration’s National Operations Manager. With it being his first day in that position, he had 25 years of solid experience and made the call without direct orders from the President. –Photographed in De Soto by Rose Burgweger

In RemembranceS

Blake Ryan Lindbloom of De Soto, KS passed away on June 23, 2021, after a hard-fought battle with esophageal cancer. Blake was a Master Firefighter at the Northwest Consolidated Fire District for eleven years, followed by five years as a Deputy with the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office. Blake was born in Topeka, KS on May 12, 1986 to Dale and Nancy Lindbloom. He graduated from De Soto High School in 2004. He attended Neosho County Community College for track and field, completed the Fire Academy at Hutchinson Community College, then obtained his EMT Certification through Johnson County Community College. On March 21, 2015, he married the love of his life, Morgan. In 2016, on May 19, they welcomed their daughter Charlotte, who was the most important part of their lives. Blake dedicated his life to serving the community and helping others. He enjoyed the outdoors–including camping, lake life, hiking and fire pits. Above all, he cherished his time with his family and friends. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends and all who knew him. Blake is survived by his wife, Morgan Lindbloom (Mishler); his daughter, Charlotte Lindbloom; his parents, Dale and Nancy Lindbloom of Rogers, AR; and his sisters, Hana Lindbloom of Rogers, AR and Angela (Skip) Russell of Topeka, KS.

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