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Local Hero Remembered at Memorial Day Event in Upper Saucon (Photos)

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.

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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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Photos by Chris Christian

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A borough resident from 1984 until his death in 2024, Chris Christian considered himself a ‘Hellertonian’ even though he grew up in New York City. After his retirement from Lehigh University, he enjoyed sports photography and his interaction with the participants of Saucon Valley sports teams. He also enjoyed “working at a locally-oriented publication, helping to present some of the activities and celebrations that define our wonderful community.” We thank Chris for his service to Saucon Source and the Saucon Valley.