Ronald Reed Obituary

As a cadet at the Academy, BGen Reed was a incredible mentor...he helped me in my path to becoming an Air Force surgeon. Thanks for the care and support, Sir...you will be greatly missed. Here's a toast....

I had the tremendous privelege of working with Ron over many years at USAFA. He was mentor, colleague, and friend. Above all he was a man of integrity and a true professional. I especially valued his wisdom and fairness in dealng with cadets and his devotion to them. May God bless him and his family.

Ron Reed was an exceptional human being, and I was privileged to have known him, if only for a short time.

Thanks to Gen. Reed, Joette and I had the opportunity a decade ago to spend a year at the Academy. It was one of the major highlights of our lives. He gave tremendous leadership to the department and was a role model for both the faculty and cadets. He was also a gracious, thoughtful host. My experience as a DVP in his department was invaluable to me when I returned to Ohio State. We will never forget him.

Ron, you were a strong, supportive colleague in our research endeavors together. Thank you. God's blessing on you and your family.

Both a gentleman and a scholar, and one of the finest individuals I had the pleasure of working for while at USAFA. No doubt he will be missed.

BGen Reed showed incredible leadership for his entire career and undaunted courage during his ordeal with cancer--he will be and is greatly missed.

General Reed was a brilliant scholar and a wonderful colleague. All of us who worked with him will miss his thoughtful comments and delightful sense of humor.

General Reed, you were an amazing leader and friend. I was honored to have served under your command. God Bless.

I owe a huge debt of gratitude to Brig Gen Reed. He took a chance on a young Captain and mentored me in the finer aspects of teaching. He was stern, but always fair. I thank God that our paths crossed and that Gen Reed impacted my life in such a positive way.

Sir

Thank you for the sound leadership you provided for our department-you did a good job keeping us all in line-a long green line of Biology Dept "frogs" that is.

Many blessings on your journey.

I have been honored to have had Gen Reed as a professor and later to have served as an instructor in his department. I will always value his mentorship and advice. He was truly dedicated to teaching and to science. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.

Brig Gen Reed was a good friend and supporter of my work. His devotion to the Academy and the department was without question. He is a shining example for me, as he always showed the power of positive thinking.

Brig Gen Reed was a wonderful colleague and friend. We will always remember his steadfast commitment to excellence, his love of teaching, and his devotion to the Air Force Academy and the Air Force.

I will always carry with me the leadership lessons I've learned from you.



God Bless

To me, Brig Gen Reed was a mentor and friend who will be missed greatly. A outstanding leader, one who cared for his troops. He set the example to follow. Integrity First, Service before self and excellence in all we do. I was honored to serve under his command, and have him as a mentor and friend. May God Bless him and his family.

BGen Reed showed us, as friends and colleagues, how to put the "wow!" in our teaching. We will miss his support and encouragement.

I consider myself fortunate to have had Ron as a patient and a friend. His courage and fortitude in the face of adversity continues his legacy of setting an example for the cadets of USAFA.

B/G Ron Reed was simply an exceptional officer and gentleman. We worked together in the Aerospace Medical Assocation, and also in the international science community for the USAF while I was assigned to the International Office in the USAF Office for Scientific Research and he was at EOARD. For many of us, he was a model officer, and handled his duties with grace and class. We will miss his wisdom on the AsMA Executive Council, and his oustanding leadership in the USAF community.



Godspeed, Ron Reed.



Dr Dwight Holland

President, International Assoc of Military Flight Surgeon Pilots



311th Human-Systems Wing

Performance Enhancement Division

Brooks City-Base, TX

Brigadier General Reed epitomizied the meaning of "A scholar and a gentleman". His mentorship will long be remembered

Brigadier General epitomizied the meaning of "A scholar and a gentleman". His mentorship will long be remembered

Ron was an outstanding officer and scholar as well as a great colleague and friend. We will continue to follow the example he set and treasure our memories of his friendship.

I had the privilege of working with Ron through the Aerospace Medical Association. He was one of the best leaders our association has ever had and will be missed by us all. He was truly a gentle man and served with class and dignity.

Brig Gen Reed will long be remembered as a fine role model of the scientific officer and an exemplary educator. All who knew him will miss him greatly. Our thoughts and prayers are with Carol and the family.

Ron will always remain in our hearts and thoughts. We have wonderful memories of a long friendship....