Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Tpr. Leonard, The ultimate sacrifice you have made is yet another example of the THIN GRAY LINE serving the Commonwealth no matter what it takes. Rest easy brother.

Tpr. Dean Patterson
Kentucky State Police

December 22, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with the family and the Kentucky State Police.

Fallen but never forgotten.

Officer Bryan Laurie
Haltom City Police Texas

December 22, 2006

May God comfort your friends and family Trooper Leonard through this difficult time. May God's face shine upon you and welcome you home. Rest in Peace, brother.

Patrolman A. Wilkens
Paducah-McCracken Auxiliary Police Department

December 22, 2006

To Trooper Leonard's Family , Friends and loved ones,
I have a sincere feeling in my heart tonight as I sit here and read the reflections left by fellow troopers and colleagues as well as the common man / woman, indeed it is a tragedy that Trooper Leonard lost his life at such a young age and in the begining of what would have surely been a highly decorated career. It simply leaves us with a empty thought in our heads of "why".......I for one know that there is far worse fates on this earth and beyond than death, perhaps Trooper Leonard was spared a fate worse than death, we shall never know, I do know that I work hand in hand with some of the finest men and woman I know and they are Troopers, not the "Grey Gods" but fellow human beings,men , women, friends, brothers, fathers, sisters, and mothers, we are all in this together, and we all bleed red, I cannot say anything that can comfort you in your time of loss, I wish I could, however I can tell you that Jon is in a better place and we all shall be reunited one day! 502

Officer
Ky PD

December 22, 2006

Rest in peace, Sir! You are not forgotten.

Police Officer

December 22, 2006

It is hard to make sense of the senseless. Especially when one dies for the sake of others. My prayers and thoughts are with the family and friends of John. They say the big man upstairs saves us a seat when we finish our work here. And I am sure John has a seat right next to him. While your up there with the others who have given the ultimate sacrifice, be sure to look down and watch the backs of us still fighting the fight. God bless you John.

The Policeman's Last Roll Call....

The Policeman stood and faced his god, which must always come to pass. He
hoped his shoes were shining, just as brightly as his brass. "Step foward
now Policeman. How shall I deal with you ? Have you always turned the other
cheek? To my church have you been true ?"

The Policeman squared his shoulders and said, "No, Lord, I guess I haven't.
Because those of us who carry badges can't always be a Saint. I've had to
work most Sundays, and at times my talk was rough, and sometimes I've been
violent because the streets are awfully tough. But I never took a penny that
wasn't mine to keep, though I worked a lot of overtime when the bills just
got to steep. And I never passed a cry for help, though times I shook with
fear. And sometimes, God forgive me, I've wept many unmanly tears. I know I
don't deserve a place among the people here, they never wanted me around anyways,
except to calm their fear. If you've a place for me Lord, it needn't be so
grand. I never expected or had too much, but if you don't, I'll understand."

There was silence all around the throne where the Saints had often trod. As
the policeman waited quietly, for the judgement of his God. "Step forward
now, policeman, you've borne your burdens well. Come walk a beat on Heaven's
streets, you've done your time in hell."

---Rest Easy John, We have the watch now....

Officer C. Casiano
Miami-Dade Police Dept.

December 22, 2006

Godspeed John, Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family. Thanks for serving this commonwealth with honesty, integrity, and selflessness that is Kentucky State Trooper you truly were a testament to your profession. You will be missed tremendously. I love you brother. Til we meet again... Rest In Peace

Sgt. Randy Woods U/161
Kentucky State Police

December 22, 2006

May God rest your soul. We will take the watch from here bother. Thank you for serving.

Tpr. PA State Police
PA State Police

December 21, 2006

On behalf of the men and women who dispatch for our law enforcement family, our thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Trooper Leonard and to his extended family with the Kentucky State Police. Your service to the commonwealth will not be forgotten. Rest in peace.

Mickey Houston
Jessamine County E-911

December 21, 2006

Tpr. Leonard was what others did not want to be..... He went were others feared to go, risk and danger was his constant companion. He has seen the face of terror, felt the sting of cold fear and enjoyed the sweet taste of a moments love. He has helped people in times of stress and subdued others in times of trouble. He cried, loved and hoped, but most of all he honored his committment to serve and protect for which he has paid the ultimate sacrifice in the name of service above self. HE IS AND FOREVER WILL BE A KENTUCKY STATE TROOPER.
Mr. and Mrs. Leonard I did not have the pleasure of working with your son, but I know that you and your family are just as proud of him as you ever were before. I am deeply sorry for your families loss. Jonathan will never be forgotten. The Lord above has called him home to his mansion in heaven. Jonathan is with out a doubt in heaven with our 23 other fallen brothers.

Det. Matthew Conley
Kentucky State Police

December 21, 2006

In Valor there is Hope.

Policeman's 23rd Psalm

The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want,
His comforting hand reduces fear to naught;
He makes me walk through streets of crime,
But He gives me courage and peace of mind.

He leads me by still waters in the path I trod,
And He says in Romans I'm a "minister of God,"
He leads me in righteousness as He restores my soul,
For His name's sake He keeps me whole.

When I walk through death's valley, right up to the door,
I will fear no evil, for He comforts me more;
For Thou art with me every step of the way,
As thy rod and thy staff protect me each day.

He prepares a table, especially for me,
As I work daily among life's enemies;
He gives me authority to uphold the law,
And He anoints my position in the midst of it all.

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me,
Each day of my life through eternity;
As I long to hear Him say, "Well done...,"
When I lay down my life, my badge, and my gun.

Author Unknown


Rest in Peace Trooper Leonard!! We have the watch now brother.

Officer
Metropolitan Police Department-Washington DC

December 21, 2006

Rest in peace sir. Thank you for your service.

David

December 21, 2006

Trooper Leonard, your dedication and duty to the Commonwealth of Kentucky will not be forgotten by those you served with and those from other agencies whom know what you stood for...

FTO Lee Kendall
Metro Nashville Police Department

December 21, 2006

750 You will be missed by all, you are a true hero to everyone, may God bless all your family and friends in this time of sorrow.

Dispatcher Christopher Mills
KSP Post 9 Pikeville

December 21, 2006

Trooper Leonard!

You may now rest in peace, Your service and scarifice you made for Kentucky and KSP will never be for gotton.

You will be missed

Your family will remain in our prayers.

Det. Alex Wesley U/1815
Kentucky State Police

December 21, 2006

No greater service can be performed than to stand in harms way for another. You have made the ultimate sacrifice and the Kentucky State Police family is be eternally grateful. Be at peace now with our Lord who has welcomed you home. Your work here is done, but your memory will live on forever with everyone who wears this uniform. Godspeed Jonathan.

Sgt. Jamie Heller
Kentucky State Police

December 21, 2006

My greatest fear has once again been realized. May God be with your family during this tragic time. Thank you for your service to this great state. As you continue your watch on Heaven's streets, may you serve as a guardian to your brothers who continue to honor the Thin Gray Line.

wife of U/619: Cadet Class 81

December 21, 2006

Greater love hath no man than this that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13
Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.

CEO Melissa Hinely
Georgia State Patrol

December 21, 2006

I will be strong and courageous, I will not be terrified, or discouraged; for the lord my God is with me wherever I go. “Joshua 1:9”
The Lord asked, Police Officer, what do you ask of me? Lord, give me courage and give me strength. Give my fellow brothers the courage to do what is right, the wisdom to discover it and the will to enforce it. I ask you to look over those I have served. Those I have spent my life defending. The Lord stated “Those who live in the service of others will live forever.”
Always remember legendary acts may be forgotten but HEROES.......... LIVE.......... FOREVER.”

Deputy Thomas C. Gai / PD111
Saint John Sheriff's Office / Louisiana

December 21, 2006

Tpr. Leonard you will be missed. your hard work touched more people than we ever know. thank you for watching over my family in ky. you will be missed by troopers forever.

tpr.b.d.pack
oshp gallipois

December 21, 2006

So sorry, police officers get a bad name but I believe in the good first, I am glad all are there keeping me and my community safe and it is a sad day that anyone should lose their life let alone someone who is out there watching over all of us.

Kay Higginbotham
someone who is saddened

December 21, 2006

I have always prayed that this would be a day I would never see in my career, on Saturday Dec. 23rd I will attend a funeral for my fellow Trooper. Jon, rest easy my brother. We will hold the line together. May the Lord bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Tpr. Chuck Johnson
KSP Post 11

December 21, 2006

REST IN PEACE BROTHER...GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY

K9 DEPUTY JASON CORY
GRUNDY COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT IL.

December 21, 2006

Tuesday I lost a brother I had never had the honor of meeting. Jonathan, thank you for your service to the Thin Gray Line. U/689

Tpr. Erik Salman
Kentucky State Police

December 21, 2006

On behalf of the men and women of the Virginia State Police may I extend our condolences to the family of Trooper Jonathan Leonard and to our brothers and sisters serving with the Kentucky State Police.
Know that we continue in his memory.

Master Trooper
Virginia State Police

December 21, 2006