Today, June 27, is the birthday of Gerald Eugene Read. He died in the 2013 Navy Yard attack. A passionate family man, Jerry was taken from his wife of 35 years, their daughter, 3 grandchildren and the family animals. Almost always in the company of his black lab, Roderick, Jerry was a beloved neighbor, friend, and animal lover known for rescuing labs. He was the family “brainiac” with a deft sense of humor and a reputation for delivering well-timed one-liners.