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Lester D. Read
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July 11, 2016 at 1:02 pm

So sorry! A good, hardworking man. Polite, kind, loving husband, and good father. A pleasure to know him. God Bless!
	Shirley A. Gidley Plymouth, IN

July 11, 2016 at 4:36 pm

I have only happy memories of times with the Read family! Going out on runs in the big truck, or playing at The Plant were some more specific with him. Always kind and cheerful. A good father figure to all and a blessing to us all.
	Nancy Sherwood Coney South Bend, IN

July 11, 2016 at 5:08 pm

The world was a better place with Les in it... I am very honored to have known such a wonderful, hardworking, down to earth man... My prayers are with the entire Read Family and The Trinity United Methodist Church Family!
	Tracy Casey Gallatin, TN

July 11, 2016 at 8:26 pm

Steve, Our sympathy to you and your entire family. May the love and support of family and friends give you strength at this sad time.
	Karen and Rich Drake

July 12, 2016 at 7:43 am

Lester was a great friend and next door neighbor for 28 years. He and his wife Sue always allowed the kids in the neighborhood to use a basketball goal in the alley. He was a kind man of God. Rest in piece my friend!
	Rex & Sue Crump Plymouth, In

July 12, 2016 at 11:33 am

You can stand down and rest easy Marine....Well done....Semper Fi brother !!!!!
	Randy Fish

July 12, 2016 at 2:27 pm

Sue and family,

We learned today of Les' passing and are saddened. We have known the two of you many years and have considered it a real privilege that God has placed you on our path in this life.

Les has been a model of being a husband, father and friend. We have one story in particular that we remember. When we lived in Argos, at one point we had two cows. One of them died and we had contacted Les to take care of it. At church the following Sunday Les told someone that the Schlegels had lost a half of their herd, leaving the impression we had several. Many laughs were shared over that! Les had a special laugh and that is a very pleasant memory.

Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you!

With love,
Don and Shirley

Don and Shirley Schlege
Greenfield, Indiana

July 12, 2016 at 3:28 pm

I never was fortunate enough to have the occasion to meet Mr. Reed and I am sorry for it. I just wanted to express my respect and appreciation for his service to this country during WW 11. We have deep admiration and thankfulness for his sacrifice and heroism in his participation in capturing Iwo Jima and in taking Mt. Suribichi. Please accept the condolences of my wife and I and our thanks for his service to our country. With gratitude, Jere & Karen Humphrey

Jere & Karen Humphrey
Plymouth, Indiana

July 12, 2016 at 5:06 pm

Prayerful thoughts of peace are lifted for the entire family. It has been over 35 years since my residence in the Plymouth area, but fond memories of Lester and the Read family will always be a part of the Plymouth legacy.
	Sheri Jones Thompson

July 12, 2016 at 5:38 pm

It was my pleasure to have known Lester and all the Reads.
	Lillian Sherwood Plymouth

July 12, 2016 at 10:06 pm

To the family of Mr. Lester Read. My heartfelt condolences to you all. I am very sorry for your loss. Please know that I, and my family, will pray for peace for you. God rest your soul and know that a grateful nation will mourn for you.
	Rick Brink, Mayor of Harbor View Ohio Harbor View , Ohio

July 13, 2016 at 8:28 am

May you and your family feel the support that surrounds you, especially from above. Les will be missed, his mission here is done, yet his work and presence has made an everlasting impression on this community. Thank you for sharing him with this community. God Bless Shelley Heiden, representing the sisters from the Tri Kappa, Associate Chapter to Sue Read (beloved wife and care giver).
	Shelley Heiden Plymouth, IN

July 13, 2016 at 1:04 pm

I am thinking prayerfully of the family of Lester Read at this time. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. Remembering Les with joy is right, opportunity, and privilege.
	Mary Eherenman

July 13, 2016 at 4:40 pm

Larry and I too are saddened to read of Les' passing. We were fellow members of Trinity United Methodist Church and know that Les and his entire family were great contributors to the church in all ways.. We knew he was one of the original at Mt. Suribachi but never talked about it.(at least to us). He goes with those who have gone before him and we know they are there with open arms. Les put up a good fight just like those days long ago on Iwo Jima. We grieve with all of the Read family and their partners and children. Memories will be great with laughter and Les would have wanted that. With our love. Larry and Sue Chase and our family.

Larry & Sue Chase
Greer, SC

July 14, 2016 at 8:18 am

Thank you, Lester Read, for your service to our country and to the world. You truly are a member of the Greatest Generation. We've read your name in history; we've heard your name in TV specials about the raising of the flag on Mount Suribachi. No thanks can cover your sacrifice.

Our heartfelt condolences to the Lester Read family. We grieve with you and celebrate with you for a life well-lived.

Rest well, Marine, in your well-deserved peace.

Linda Tafelski
South Bend, IN

July 18, 2016 at 2:26 pm

Dear Sue, My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Having grown up at Trinity, I have many fond memories of Les and you. Please know I'm thinking of you and sending love and prayers your way. Becki Hampton Felten Sarasota FL
	Becki Hampton FElten

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