THOMAS G. REED Ph.D.

Tom remains a very special friend to me; although communication has been scarce, we were kindred spirits and no man more profoundly inspired me and influenced my life. Tom's attitude of anything - is- possible with love, laughter, and creativity is a model for all. His gracious spirit lives me and countless others; his reflection of God's qualities is a blessing that will echo down the corridors of time.

You are invited to Tom's Gathering
November 22 nd - 1-4 PM
The Elks Club
401 W Washington Street, West Chester, PA
Think of a Tom Story!!

I'm so grateful to have had the privilege of knowing Tom through Crystal Lake Camps, first as a camper and later when I joined the staff. Tom touched me and so many others through his selfless, caring, generous, creative spirit. He will be sorely missed but he will remain alive in the hearts of all of us who knew him.

Derek Frey


Very sad to hear the news of Tom's passing. Last week I was asked to answer some questions for the WCU Alumni Newsletter and I sited Dr. Reed as a professor who was particularly supportive of my filmmaking endeavors. This morning I thought it would be great to get in touch with Tom and see if he perhaps still had photos or behind the scenes footage he shot during one of my projects. I had no idea that he had passed until I looked him up today. He was the best kind...

I was a misplaced music major when I went to West Chester State. At the end of my sophomore year, I changed my major to communications. Newly assigned, I went to Dr. Reed's class first, as my roster required. He was welcoming and engaging and made a misfit like me, fit in. Thank you Dr. Reed. May you rest in peace.

~Colleen Leonard Leyden '83

I was deeply saddened by the passing of Tom. He was a true inspiration for the people who knew him. I am sure that he is carrying on already in the next experience that comes hi way.

Tom meant a lot to my brother-in-law and HIS brother, and I cherish that. Here's a funny story about how Tom helped: One day I had a charge on my credit card bill from a mysterious thing called QVC. THis was long before QVC was a familiar word, and I had no idea what that meant, nor had I made the charge. My brother-in-law suggested that Tom might know what it meant. So I called him, and he did! I was able to get the fraudulent charge taken off. Wow, Tom was magical on that occasion!

Tom was a long time friend who always was smiling and full of joy. A man of character who loved everyone he met. Go forward, Tom. Eileen Thompson Sheets..

I was very saddened to learn of Tom's passing. I have known him since 1966 through our mutual association with Crystal Lake Camps. He was such a good person and a friend to everyone he met. He will be greatly missed.