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1st Assistant Chief
Age: 52
Year of Death: 1981

Robert E. Reed Jr.

Submitted by his Chief

Robert Reed was a member of Engine Company # 4 of the East Meadow Fire Department. He was a kind‚ witty‚ intelligent man‚ who rose through the ranks of Engine Company 4 to Captain‚ and later to 3rd assistant Chief.

In 1981‚ while battling a major lumber yard fight on the evening before‚ 1st Assistant Chief Robert Reed suffered a heart attack and ultimately passed away. He was remembered in a moving service by members of the East Meadow Fire Department and many neighboring agencies for the leader he was.

Robert Reed was 52 at the time of his passing.

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  1. We love you, Grandpa!

    – Erin Reed

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