Eugene Blackmon Jr.
Eugene Blackmon Jr. | |
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| Born | July 31, 1959 |
| Died | May 19, 1998 |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | firefighter |
| Known for | Died in the line of duty |
Eugene Blackmon Jr. was a Chicago firefighter and scuba diver, who died in the course of duty, on May 19, 1998. On July 31, 2017, the Chicago Fire Department named a new fireboat the Eugene Blackmon, in his honor.