KINGSPORT, Tennessee — Eddie Reed was a serious athlete, a runner and a pole vaulter, who enjoyed to hunt and fish. A wonderful father, brother and son…his parents were very proud of his service to the country. This is how Brenda Reed describes her late husband Eddie, the highest ranking serviceman from the Kingsport area to be killed in action during the Vietnam War.Today, the city of Kingsport will officially dedicate the Clinchfield Street bridge over Reedy Creek in honor of Reed. The ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. inside the Kingsport Farmer’s Market, given the forecast for inclement weather. “We feel really honored and blessed by Eddie’s service being acknowledged and we’re very appreciative,” Brenda said. “I know his mom and dad would have been very proud and appreciative too.” Read more: Kingsport bridge dedicated to Vietnam veteran | Kingsport Times-News http://www.timesnews.net/article/9082119/kingsport-bridge-dedicated-to-vietnam-veteran#ixzz3HpUx2aK7
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