Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

750:

They say time heals all wounds, I don't know...

It's been almost 3 months now and the wound is still fresh.
Maybe a little more time.

The bond between police officers and their dispatchers is a
strong one. When you went out on that "hot" domestic call, answered that hold up alarm, or any of a thousand other calls, you didn't see us but we were right there with you. During my 20 years in law enforcement, it has always been my paramount duty to make sure my officers make it home safely at the end of their shift. When you're working this end of the radio, that's just "Job 1". So our heart aches when this doesn't happen. Not simply because it's our duty. But because of that special bond, we become less like co-workers and more like family.

We miss you, Jonathan. Not a day goes by that you're not in our thoughts and it still doesn't seem right not seeing your badge number on the post roster. You were a pleasure to work with. Not only because you didn't complain and yell at us when we gave you a call, but because of other little things as well. I can't remember ever working with you when you didn't switch your radio over to "TAC 3" when you were coming to post and ask if anyone in the radio room needed anything brought in. You knew how crazy it can get, and I greatly appreciated the thoughtfulness.

Maybe time will eventually heal the wound, but the scar will always remain. Rest in peace brother.

Mike (R3)

Mike Harris - Shift Supervisor
Ky State Police - Post 9 - Pikeville Ky

March 17, 2007

I worked with you every shift...same RDO's, same Hometown...talked to you everyday...loved you like a little brother.. It's the best I can do to come to work on Sunday nights knowing your not there... not hearing your laugh...It's just not the same Jonathan.. U/750 advise 10-20? your status? Last dates activity?
God I miss you!!

"Do you see a man diligent and skillful in his business? He will stand before kings; he will not stand before obscure men." Proverbs 22:29

Dispatcher II Bobbi West
KSP 9 Pikeville

March 13, 2007

officer leonard, you sacrifice has been felt by us all around. thank you for all you did to make our streets safe. i have a first cousin at the harland post. my nephew was born in the harlande co hospital on 11=16-2006. my father lost his life in the line of duty. you are greatly appreciated. i have comfort knowing that you still protect us from above.

kimberly kidwell
daughter of allen stanford ky officer

March 4, 2007

THOUGH WE NEVER MET, WE ARE FAMILY. THE THIN GRAY LINE IS A FAMILY UNLIKE ANY OTHER AND I AM VERY PROUD TO BE PART OF IT! I KNOW YOU ARE STILL PATROLING AND WATCHING OVER US FROM THE GOLDEN STREETS OF HEAVEN WITH THOSE GONE BEFORE!! THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE! MAY GOD BLESS THOSE YOU LOVE AND THOSE WHO LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

DISPATCHER GRETA M HUFF
KY STATE POLICE POST 13 HAZARD

February 10, 2007

WHAT CAN I SAY THAT HASNT ALREADY BEEN SAID. A SECTOR IS NOT THE SAME AND PROBALLY NEVER WILL BE AGAIN. WE WILL NEVER FORGET YOU BROTHER.

DEPUTY GREG SMITH U/91
PIKE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT.

January 25, 2007

WHAT CAN I SAY THAT HASN'T ALREADY BEEN SAID. ANYONE WHO KNEW YOU IS BETTER FOR IT. A SECTOR IS NOT THE SAME BROTHER AND I DOUBT IT EVER WILL BE. WE ARE ALL BETTER FOR HAVING KNOWN YOU. YOU MAY BE GONE BUT YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. REST IN PEACE BROTHER.

GREG SMITH U/91

DEPUTY GREG SMITH U/91
PIKE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT.

January 24, 2007

750,
You know all of us was in such a hurry to leave A sector when we first got over there and if I could have saw the future I would have never left. I am very thankful now that I had to stay that extra year and work with you. It was at that time we got put on almost the same schedule and we had alot of good/bad times together. We also had to do alot of paper work but I don't regret any of it. However the only regret that I have and probably everyone else that lived in that little apartment at Toler is that we all left you too soon. Sorry, REST IN PEACE JON. (Switch over to A)

Tpr. Randy Surber U/936
Kentucky State Police

January 18, 2007

To Trooper Leonard and his family: I would like for you to know that as a citizen of the state of Ky. I am saddened at the loss of another of our law enforcement officers. One loss is one too many. After reading the reflections of this wonderful trooper, my heart goes out to his family, his fellow brothers, and his friends. However, keep in mind that heaven is and will be a better place because of him. GOD CHOOSES ONLY THE BEST! Also remember that he is waiting to give us tickets to heaven someday.

Citizen of the great state of KY. and Harlan Co.

January 18, 2007

I come to the ODMP often to remember my late fiancé Dennis. Everytime I come here it breaks my heart to know that yet another officer has fallen and that yet another family has to live their lives without the man they loved. My heart goes out to everyone who knew and loved Trooper Leonard. Know that you are not alone in the "journey" that you walk. Should you ever need anything please don't hesitate to contact me. The Davis Co. Sheriff's Office in Iowa will always know how to reach me. You will be in my thoughts.

From reading the reflections left for Jonathan, he sounds like he was a great man with a beautiful spirit. Those of you who knew him in life were so blessed to have been able to share in it. I hope that you will all continue to find a way to celebrate and remember Jonathan's life and the MAN that he was. Remember that Jonathan's life was about so much more than the way he died. Jonathan will continue to live on as long as we continue to remember him.

Trooper Leonard, thank you for helping to make this world a little safer for us all. YOU will not be forgotten. Please continue to watch over all of us as only you can. If you happen to bump into my late fiancé Dennis up there give him a big hug for me and the kids. It's been four years but we still miss him terribly.

Wishing you brighter and better days,


Jocelyne :)

"Forever Remembering 26-3"

Jocelyne Brar (Winnipeg, MB Canada)
Surviving Fiancee of Deputy Dennis R. McElderry (EOW: 01/03/03)

January 17, 2007

We will never know why such a young person was taken. We only know that God makes no mistakes. Jonathan was a unique individual. You couldn't help but love that grin. He achieved his passion, his goal--that was to be a Kentucky State Trooper. He made us proud. He will be in our hearts forever and his family will always be in our prayers. He holds such a special place in many hearts in Delbarton. I know of one that loved you more than words could say. We will never forget!! Save us a place

Friends in Delbarton

January 16, 2007

You will be missed brother, may the Lord keep you in his care and bless and comfort your family. We will all strive to keep up the traditoins of our agency and always honor those that have given the supreme sacrifice.

Sr.Trooper Greg Brown U/319
Fellow Trooper

January 14, 2007

From all the brothers and sisters of Troop R, Dunmore our prayers are with you, your family and your department. God Bless!

Cpl. James SEAMON
Pennsylvania State Police

January 11, 2007

To the family, friends and Post9,
Your lost is Heaven's gain. Jon is watching over you and smiling down upon you as he patrols the streets of Heaven. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and lovded him. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all. May God bless all of you.

Barry & Norma Varney
In-Laws of KSP Trooper @ Post 9

January 10, 2007

I am a KSP Dispatcher and also the wife of a KSP Trooper. I was working at Post 10 Harlan the night that the accident happened. Although I did not know Tpr Leonard, my heart immediately began to break and the tears began to fall for his family and also for his family at Pikeville Post.
As a Dispatcher you become close to your Troopers. Although you don't go with them physically on each call your thoughts and prayers are constantly with them. That God watches over them and they remain safe during their entire shift and return home to their families at the end of their shift. So as a Dispatcher my heart truly aches for the Dispatchers at Pikeville Post for having to experience this worst nightmare a Dispatcher can go through.
As a wife of a KSP Trooper you constantly worry that your worse fear may come true. I kiss my husband before each shift as though it may be the last and when he comes home at night thankful that God has watched over him yet another night.
The KSP is truly a family that deeply cares for each of its members. Tpr Lenonard will remain forever in everyone's memory of this family. To Tpr Leonard's family and Pikeville Post I will continue to pray that God eases your pain. Remember that Tpr Lenonard made a huge impact across the state and he will never be forgotten!

Dispatcher Yolanda Young
KSP Post 10 Harlan

January 8, 2007

My prayers and thoughts to all who knew and now miss Trooper Leonard.

May God lay His healing hands upon the family.

Retired Captain Joe L. Gilliland
Danville, KY PD

January 8, 2007

Day is done, gone the sun from the lake, from the hill, from the sky.
All is well, safely rest. God is nigh.
Thanks and praise for our days 'neath the sun, 'neath the stars, 'neath the sky.
As we go, this we know.
God is nigh.

GODSPEED
From the sister
of a KY National Guard Military Police Officer
Capt. Jeffrey N Hendricks
198th MP BN
Louisville, KY
presently in Afghanistan

Beverly Hendricks

January 8, 2007

This morning I hugged and kissed my Trooper and I thought about the events of 12/19/06 and 12/23/06.
On 12/19/06, my Trooper called to tell me that KSP had lost one of their own--my knees went to floor and my heart seemed to break. He was on the scene of the accident--something I had prayed he would never have to endure. As the night wore on, I held my phone and waited for him to call me back, as I whispered a continous prayer for 750's family and Post 9. When my Trooper called me back several hours later, his voice was heavy with sorrow, as he relayed the events of the night.
On 12/23/06, I, along with Post 9, paid tribute to a fallen hero. 750's funeral was something that will be etched in my memory forever. I felt proud that one of KSP's finest was given such an honorable service.
Though I did not know Trooper Leonard, my husband did. Because of that and even more so, because my husband is a Trooper who could have just as easily been the one in that accident, I will carry the memory of 750 with me each day.
Each night and every morning when I wake for another day, I say a prayer for those left in grief over Trooper Leonard. To his mother and father and his fiance--I was told two years ago when my husband joined the thin gray line, that this organization is a family and I feel I was told right. Post 9 will always carry you in their hearts and prayers and they will carry your loved one with them each day they serve as Troopers.
To Trooper Leonard--we may not understand the why, but I hold true to God's word and I know as my husband is out tonight, along with hundreds of other Troopers, that you are watching over them, that you are now their guardian angel. Rest in peace, you served our state well...

Post 9 wife
Kentucky State Police, Post 9

January 7, 2007

Everyday many of us answer the call. Thank you for being a leader and pillar of strength in the face of evil. You have not gone in vain. My thoughts and prayers are with the KSP and your family.

Trooper D15
Illinois State Police

January 7, 2007

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Rest in Peace, and watch us from above.

Kentucky Citizen

January 6, 2007

TROOPER LEONARD, I KNOW THIS IS GONNA BE AN UNUSUAL REFLECTION BUT I HAVE HAD YOU ON MY MIND EVER SINCE YOUR ACCIDENT TOOK PLACE, YOU ARRESTED ME ONCE FOR DUI, IT WAS MY FIRST AND IT WASN'T ALCHOHOL IT WAS PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION, I JUST WANTED EVERYONE TO KNOW THAT YOU WERE REALLY GOOD TO ME ON THAT TERRIBLE DAY AND ALOT HAS TAKEN PLACE IN MY LIFE SINCE THAT DAY, HONESTLY MY LIFE HAS NOT BEEN THE SAME AND I DON'T KNOW IF IT REALLY EVER WILL BE, BUT I HAVE LEARNED AND OVERCOME ALOT FROM IT AND I'M STILL PRAYING GOD WORK'S EVERYTHING OUT FOR ME AND I'M ALSO PRAYING FOR YOUR FAMILY AS WELL, MAY YOUR SOUL REST IN PEACE AND MAY GOD BE WITH YOUR FAMILY IN THEIR TIME OF YOUR LOSS.

UNKNOWN

January 6, 2007

Jon, for the last six months, you, 695 and myself were the "Three Amigos" on Tuesday and Wednesday nights. I don't quite know what to do with myself on those nights anymore (aside from missing you).

Everywhere I go, I see your smiling face and hear you laughing at my goofy antics. I was always making a fool of myself just to get you and 695 to laugh.

I'll never forget all the times we'd all just sit around, talking about stuff that was just so off the wall. And how we'd laugh and laugh and laugh.....Tuesday and Wednesdays were my favorite nights of the week, Jon.

Because those were the nights that I got to hang out and work with you.

Like the rest of your family and friends here, I've got a great pain in my heart. I don't wish it away, though. I wear that pain like a badge, right next to my S.O. badge, over my heart. I'm grateful for that pain. I cherish it and am thankful for it.

Because it means I knew you well enough to call you friend.

And that's an experience I'd never trade away.

I love you, Jon.

Deputy Robert Marble u/156
Pike Co. Sheriff's Department and co-worker

January 6, 2007

Rest in Peace my bother.

PO Kurt Kaner
Chicago Police Department

January 5, 2007

Tpr. Leonard, I never had the honor of meeting you or knowing you. However, I feel that I do know you from the reflections left in your honor. It is obvious that you were one of the good ones or GOD would not have taken you. Rest in peace, brother! We will take it from here.
Tpr. Mike McPherson U/633
Kentucky State Police

Tpr. Mike McPherson
Tpr. Kentucky State Police

January 4, 2007

Jonathan is missed by everyone at Post 9 and our hearts are broken. Tonight was my first shift back and it was very strange not to hear him on the radio. I wish he was still with us and I pray he is keeping an eye on us. Jonathan will be remembered and loved forever.

Bethanie Fields, Dispatcher
KSP Pikeville

January 4, 2007

The highest of distinctions is service to others. -King George VI

Trooper Leonard -- Your dedication to the good of your community will not be forgotten.

To all those touched by the loss of Trooper Leonard -- Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Colorado Springs (CO) Police Protective Association

January 3, 2007