Reed's Grandson Councilman Scott Reed reading the letter.
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Staff Sgt. Howard E. Reed's grandson, District 16 Metro Council Member Scott Reed, was there and shared with attendees a letter that his grandfather wrote to his family before dying in combat. (WDRB Photo)
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