Captain Elby Blankenship
St. Louis Fire Department
8/15/1971
St. Louis Fire Captain Elby Blankenship was killed in the line of duty on August 15, 1971 by a collapsing building; he stood outside of the structure fire directing firefighters when a wall gave way.
He left behind his wife and four sons.
We honor and remember Captain Elby Blankenship and the ultimate sacrifice he made for our safety.