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Mt. BUFFMORE Alan Read Alan Read is one of those guys who is living his best life. Retirement for him includes white sandy beaches, ocean waves, palm trees, dancing, tennis, and some of the most delicious food in all of Mexico. If anyone follows him on Facebook, they might think, “This guy…. has it made.” And who wouldn’t? Living in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, is nothing short of paradise. But, for Alan Read, he damn well earned and deserves it. As a veteran, he gave up years of his life to serve and protect our country. He then went on to work tirelessly — day in and day out — in the detailing industry and is even responsible for leading the first-ever professional detailing association. He then worked with non-profit agencies, advocating for abused and neglected homeless men and women. Now, even with the luxuries of utopia at his fingertips, he still spends countless hours each week volunteering. When I told him I wanted to write about him for this very cover story, he said he was more than appreciative, but also made sure to share in the honor. “[I was truly] blessed to be a part of an industry full of really great people,” he said. In early 2020, when I met Alan, my family and I were vacationing in Mexico. He took the time to meet my family and show us around, even volunteering to carry my son on his soldiers, a fete made even more impressive considering he has an unwavering injury due to his tennis career and his military training. He proudly showed us his surroundings. It was full of fiestas, delicious food, real fresh seafood and paradisical relaxation. But even our first meet-up was cut short as he had to head off to volunteer at a nearby escuela. “I would love for you to meet some of these children,” said Alan. “They have really changed my life. I feel lucky to be here but even more lucky that I get to volunteer here and make a difference.” That is Alan in a nutshell. A dedicated worker at heart, and that heart is made of true gold. Here is his story. Bravery brav·ery (noun): the quality or state of having or showing mental or moral strength to face danger, fear, or difficulty Alan Read spent most of his life in Texas as his parents lived in Lubbock when he was born. “I was never happy living in Lubbock … and I left after graduating from high school in 1967, but came back to attend Texas Tech. [I still] couldn’t stand living in Lubbock, [so that is why] I joined the Marine Corps to get away. That was the best thing I had ever done up to that time.” Read joined the United States Marine Corps (USMC) in 1968. It was a pivotal year in the Vietnam War and the most deadly for American soldiers and its allies with almost 28,000 casualties. But, that didn’t deter Read. “I trained for combat for the Vietnam War. I was assigned to serve as a Civilian Contractor and spent my time in Vietnam as a Contractor. I received a special commendation from the Commandant USMC for my service.” A day before the signing of the Paris Peace Accords, Read left Vietnam on January 26, 1973. He then continued his service as a Ready Reserve assigned to the Naval Air Station in Dallas, Texas, until his discharge in 1974. “My time in the Marine Corps helped me to understand that together anything is possible, it not only taught me how important teamwork is in combat but how important teamwork is in civilian life. I took an oath to protect and defend the Constitution of the United States and protect my country from all enemies both foreign and domestic. I will abide by that oath forever. Semper Fi is the greeting all Marines use when we see another Marine. Forever Faithful, Semper Fi.” After serving, Read, who was no stranger to the automobile industry, started his career in the field of detailing in the 1980s. Read had grown up in a family that owned an independent auto repair and wrecker service. He started working on cars when he was around 11 years old. He owned an auto parts store and started selling a few polishes and waxes to some local customers. Eventually he started an Undercoating and Rustproofing business which lead him to working with paint sealants, polishes, and waxes. “The detailing business in the 80s was mainly small independent detailers many… doing work for car dealerships. The retail detailing business was small locations often with one person, a water hose and a buffer. Some of these people were amazing, some were not. At that point there really wasn’t any consistency and that was why the industry needed to become professional.” This is around the time the first-ever detailing association came about. 26 | AUTO DETAILING NEWS | VOL. 5, NO. 4 • WINTER 2020
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