Bland, Ensign H. Jr. SARASOTA, Fla. Ensign H. Bland Jr. went home to be with the Lord on December 11, 2011.He is the son of the late Ensign H. Bland Sr. and Lillian Bland. He leaves to cherish his memory three children, Corrine, Samuel and Sara; one grandchild, Angelina. He is also survived by four siblings, Dorothy, George, Deborah and Nancy and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends. The homecoming service will be Saturday 10:30 a.m. at Garland Bros. Funeral Home of Albany, 75 Clinton Ave. Viewing 9 to 10:30 a.m. Interment Memory Gardens, Colonie.