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Kevin Reid Obituary
"Kevin owned The Australian Aboriginal Art Gallery, was an engaged member of the TLC, a proud citizen of Savannah, and a highly regarded member of our tourism family. We are all deeply saddened by this loss and our thoughts and prayers go out to his wife and family," said Michael Owens, president of the Tourism Leadership Council, on Thursday.
Reid, a native of Australia, had opened the Australian Aboriginal Art Gallery on downtown Savannah's Broughton Street in May, according to SavannahNow.com. His business' website states that Reid was born in the Australian capital of Canberra and traveled extensively throughout his country. He spent the last 25 years in the deserts of Australia working among Aboriginal peoples where he witnessed their beliefs, practices and reverence for the land, the site states.
Memorial Service was 6:30pm - Wednesday September 28 2016 at Australian Aboriginal Art Gallery 404 West Broughton Street Map Savannah GA 31401.
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Irma
November 2, 2021
You remain in the hearts of family and friends dear Kevin I am so sorry that your life had to end in such a tragic way. You will not be forgotten 8 Rest in Love & Peace beautiful friend
Ardelia Taylor
October 4, 2016
My deepest sympathy go out to you and your family. I visited the gallery, your husband was a wonderful man. I loved the art and the jewelry, and planed to make a purchase. Please have someone in Savannah sell his art; we will buy it! God's speed to you and your's.
Daniel Smith
September 27, 2016
Kevin was a man of vision, culture and enthusiasm who graced Savannah with his deep appreciation of aboriginal art and his friendly, outgoing embrace of life here. He will be sorely missed. Perhaps his embrace of the beauty and mystery of difference will be his legacy here. To his new wife, family and many friends our deepest sympathy.
Michael Ambrose
September 26, 2016
To the family of Kevin Reed, Please accept our deepest sympathies . This tragic death was senseless and our hearts, thoughts and prayers go out to you. If there is anything we, as your neighborhood friends and associates can do to relieve this burden, do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Michael Ambrose, President, Victorian Neighborhoods Association
[email protected]
Rod Donald
September 26, 2016
May your hearts be filled with loving memories of happy times together, as you celebrate a life well-lived
September 26, 2016
Kevin as Aussies visiting Savannah in August 2016 we saw your gallery and went inside. Our accents gave us away and soon we were chatting like old friends, three Aussies together. You showed us your great paintings and explained how you had opened 5 months ago. After half an hour with a wave we left.
So we were very sad to hear of your tragic and senseless death, RIP mate we were privileged to have met you. Our condolences to your family on their loss.
Sally Palmer
September 26, 2016
Mr. Reid, Your passing shocked and saddened our family. My mom, four year old son and I were just in your gallery two weeks ago today. You were so kind to my son. You gave him a balloon, let us use the restroom and patiently explained the boomerang theory to us. You told my son to remember, if he threw it and it didn't come back, it was just a stick. You demonstrated a bull roarer for us and with great knowledge and experience, explained the art pieces and their authors to us, encouragingus to come back when some of the artists would be there at your gallery. Your integrity shone through as you explained each piece. Although you have peace now, we remain here with angry, sickened and grief stricken hearts. I will continue to think of your family, especially your wife, and offer prayers of comfort for her. I would imagine because of your extensive experiences among the Aborigines, you have not found too hard of a time going home. You will be missed and I am so grateful for the brief but memorable visit with you.......Deepest regards......
September 25, 2016
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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