Above, a photo print of Spec. Jesse D. Reed, U.S. Army, is displayed during Monday’s Memorial Day ceremony in Upper Saucon Township. Reed, of Whitehall, was killed in July 2010 during a deployment in southern Afghanistan, where he was serving a tour of duty as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. His family was recognized at Monday’s event, which included a 2-mile run/walk/bike ride. (Credit: Chris Christian)
A local soldier who made the ultimate sacrifice was honored at the Upper Saucon Memorial Day 2-Mile Bike/Walk/Run held at Upper Saucon Township Community Park in Center Valley Monday.
This year’s event paid tribute to the Gold Star family of Army Spc. Jesse D. Reed, a 2002 Whitehall High School graduate who was serving in Afghanistan as part of Operation Enduring Freedom when he was killed in an IED attack in July 2010.
Along with a Pennsylvania State Color Guard Team, the Upper Saucon Township Police and Fire departments participated in the event, which included a meet-and-greet with Reed’s family and a ceremony recognizing his courageous service to the country before the bike/walk/run.
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