Jonathan R.-Reed-Obituary

Staff Sgt. Jonathan R. Reed

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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Jonathan R. Reed's family celebrated his birthday by sending him beef jerky, hot sauce and clippings from the sports page. On the phone, he never got to tell all his stories. "He told me, he said, the last time I talked to him, 'I've got a lot to tell you,'" his father Webster Reed recalled. Reed, 25, of Opelousa, La., died Jan. 28 in an explosion while on patrol in western Baghdad. He was based at New Roads. He graduated high school in 1998 and played on the football and baseball teams. He loved riding motorcycles and was a proud Louisiana State University fan who enjoyed tailgating. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. Reed worked at a Wal-Mart and attended junior college in Eunice. He joined the National Guard five years ago to help pay for his schooling. He was unsure what he wanted to do after he getting home from Iraq, his father said. But he was considering a military career, learning to fly helicopters and becoming a state trooper. "He loved God, his country, LSU football, baseball. He was a good kid. He was a bright spot in our lives." Survivors include his wife, Desi, and son, Riley.

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To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Jonathan R. Reed:
It has truly been my honor to sign Jonathan's guest book these past few years. Unfortunately, due to complications from my Multiple Sclerosis, this may be the last message I'm able to write. Please forgive me and know that Jonathan will always be remembered in my home.
With love and respect ~ Peggy

January 28, 2012
To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Jonathan R. Reed:
Always remembering Jonathan. "Some gave all."

To a wonderful friend who will never be forgotten...miss you Jonathan...you are always in my heart.

To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Jonathan R. Reed:
Please accept my remembrance of Jonathan on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Jonathan R. Reed:
Remembering Jonathan on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

we found Jonathan's memorial geocoin in a Geocache on Cape Cod, Massachusetts today, January 23, 2010 almost to the date of his passing 5 years ago, to his family we want to say thanks for his service to our country and our sadness at his loss to your family and our country. The Rogers

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Jonathan,
Thinking and praying for you on the 4th anniversary of your passing into eternal glory. May God hold you in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends", John 15:13.