In Memory OfHT2 & Deputy Kevin M. Blessman

HT2 & Deputy Kevin M. Blessman, 57, U.S. Navy, Kent County Sheriff's Office (KCSO), born March 1, 1967, passed away from a heart attack on April 11, 2024. During the Cold War, Blessman was a Hull Technician aboard the Destroyer USS Fife (DD-991). At sea, he maintained the ship’s hull, plumbing, and damage control systems while conducting humanitarian, rescue, and Soviet surveillance operations in the Pacific. After the Navy, Blessman joined the KCSO, serving as a Range Instructor and an Airport Security Officer for 11 years. Rest easy, Hero! Til Valhalla, Brother!