It is with great sadness that I announce to all Florida
ICE and CIS employees and management, that I was just advised a short
while ago that ICE employee and Local 1458 Steward Ken Blodgett passed
away early this morning.
We extend our condolences to his wife, children and
family, and to the ICE family.
Ken Blodgett volunteered to be a Local 1458 Steward for
ICE, and his efforts to represent his fellow employees (especially the
IEA's in CBP BP sectors) certainly made a difference.
His spirit will live on in all of us who were and are
reminded daily of the way he lived. We were uplifted by his concern
and willingness to do the right thing by his ICE employees, his fellow
IEA's and the agency he served, by his brave fight against Leukemia, and
by his family values. He represented the best in ICE and in Local 1458.
The Local 1458 family would also like to extend our very
sincere and heartfelt appreciation to Mr. Rozos, ICE FOD, and his Miami
ICE Management staff for how they supported Ken during his time of need.
That surely will not be forgotten by his wife, children, family or by
our Local.
Those who wish to offer their condolences and financial support, can
write Ken's wife, Tammy, at
966 Princeton Dr, Clermont, FL 34711,
or call Tammy at (352)255-2933.