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Newport, Rhode Island August 26, 1971 - Bethel Park, Pennsylvania September 21, 2004
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You say the hill's too steep to climb
Climb it.
You say you'd like to see me try
Climbing.
You pick the place and I'll choose the time
And I'll climb
That hill in my own way.
Just wait a while for the right day.
And as I rise above the tree lines and the clouds
I look down, hearing the sound of the things you've said today.
Fearlessly the idiot faced the crowd
Smiling.
Merciless the magistrate turns 'round
Frowning.
And who's the fool who wears the crown?
And go down,
in your own way
And every day is the right day
And as you rise above the fearlines in his brow
You look down, hear the sound of the faces in the crowd.
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To hear a recording of this song please go to : http://tiny.cc/Fearless
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Blair and Josh
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Dana Hittner (Uzwiak)
I didn’t know Blair as long as most of the people who will read this. He grew up in the district, and had a long history with the other kids. For me, that was good because when I moved into the school in 10th grade, Blair knew and somehow liked everyone. Through him, I was able to make a lot of friends and share experiences I would never have known otherwise. Blair mixed with all groups: athletes, artists, smokers, the fellas, and even some preppies! And I really think that he genuinely cared about all these friends. I know he rooted for our happiness (at the moment and for our futures), and it was because of his intrinsic sensitivity, kindness, and loyalty that had a low tolerance for unkind words or actions.Blair had a lot of interests and talents; and as an adult he had a good career as hotel manager. Through his business he was able to travel, and after high school I was glad to see him many times in various parts of the country. It seemed to me that it was as an adult that found his true home as a family man. He adored his wife and children, and was very proud of his lovely family. He was exceptionally dedicated to maintaining the integrity of his family-- they must have meant more to him than anything ever had before.
When I think of him I can only picture him with a smile. I still hear his joyful laugh, and his "hurray!" and “wo-hooo!” cheers still sound in my memory. It was the depth of Blair’s caring that made him such a good friend to me. He was a good man, and I miss him.