His khaki denim jacket was held together with a safety pin and his flannel shirt was so old, someone once paid for his breakfast at Friendly’s.
“The man ahead of him had paid for him,” Rowell said, “Based on what he looked like and how he dressed.”
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Besides his frugality, Rowell described Read as a quintessential “Vermonter.” He was softspoken, but had a great sense of humor. He was also a very private man.
“He’d be shocked to have this much exposure,” Rowell said.
