By any other name would smell as sweet;" Juliet, from Romeo and Juliet, translated in 1562.
Few phrases capture the dual essence of a name better than those famed words Juliet uttered to Romeo during the onset of their tragic relationship. However, on May 30 of 2012, the name Kerry was synonymous with a birthday celebration fitting of a modern-day princess.
Kerry Reed celebrated a birthday this past May, and did so in anything but tragic fashion. Her choice for the royal celebration was the Wildfire restaurant, located in the regal Oak Brook mall area of Oak Brook, Illinois. In spite of the last minute coordination of the event, it included an intimate group of friends, family and loved ones, and played host to the ever omnipresent Reed-debates and spirited discussions.
"It's not often that you get to hear about perfect credit scores, the impact of unions, and Disney world figurines all on the same night," commented Letrusia May about what she remembers most about the occasion.
However, that kind of diversity is what has been the hallmark of Reed's life, and what continues to serve as one of her most uniting qualities. The Gemini (on account of a late May birthday) is a native of Chicago, but has lived all over the country including: Orlando, Florida, Great Lakes, Illinois, Memphis, Tennessee, Oakland, California, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, Fort Hood, Texas, Dothan, Alabama, Atlanta (Conyers), Georgia, Waldorf, Maryland & Alexandria, Virginia (the D.C. Metropolitan Area) where she currently resides, primarily because of her choice to join the Navy right after high school.
The honorable veteran gave eight years of service to the United States Navy before happily transitioning to the civilian side of the service in the capacity as a Financial Management Systems analyst for the United States Air Force.
When asked about the celebration, Kerry indicated that "I most enjoy any chance I have to relax and unwind and just breathe" and that she especially enjoys such relaxation when it includes her cousins. "I know it seems I was the cousin who left and never returned, and that's partially true, yet I most remember when I come home is the chance to know my family." Such a comment was not without merit considering that attendees included her father, Brice Reed Jr., and her two uncles, Mark Sr. and Noah Reed. Other members in attendance included Reed's cousins Marrick and Mario along with friends and loved ones Letrusia, and Ms. Eunice.
"There was vivid conversation that was going on, and it seemed like everyone had a little bit of conversation and everyone got involved" pointed out Noah about the gala.
Of those in attendance, Kerry's father Brice was perhaps the most proud of the chance to celebrate his only daughter's birthday and had nothing but kind words about his baby girl. "She has a nice attitude and I really, really appreciate the way that she has turned out to be, and the lady that she is," was how the proud father described the birthday girl.
The evening included the traditional happy birthday serenade by all in attendance, and featured the guest of honor attempting to make a dent in the celebratory dessert pictured to the right.
The gala was what Brice Jr. described as an example of the legacy that Brice Sr., Kerry's late grandfather, and the patriarch of the Reed lineage, hoped and pushed for consistently--which is the gathering of family. "Family," was the first word which popped into the mind of Brice Jr. when asked about the event. "It's certain things that your granddad would always push for us to do, getting together with family was the biggest," is what the Broadview resident Brice Jr. appreciated most about the celebration for his daughter.
The evening was capped by great conversation and the sharing of love and appreciation for the birthday girl. "Getting to know my dad again on our terms and his brothers" is something that the east coast native especially appreciated about the chance to enjoy the get together with all three individuals (Brice Jr., Mark Sr. & Noah).
And as with most events that include the aforementioned trio of characters there were several photos of the soiree which are posted here, but the birthday girl wants all to know that while she enjoys visiting the Chicagoland area, she does not foresee herself considering it home again. "At times I miss home but I'm no longer acclimated to the winters, thus a sister won't be moving back," points out the avid Disney collector.
Accordingly, the fact that the celebration was both during the onset of summer and at a location named the Wildfire aided in ensuring that Ms. Kerry was happy to carry the birthday celebration duties.
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