Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in Peace, Deputy!

Ptl. B L Waltz (Ret)
Avon Lake PD OH

February 17, 2024

Please join me giving our thoughts and prayers to the immediate family of Deputy Sheriff Robert J. Leonard and the extended law enforcement family of the Meigs County Sheriff's Office, Tennessee.



End of Watch Wednesday, February 14, 2024.



Rest in Peace brother and watch over us. We will protect and serve from here on in your honor.

I fight not for glory or fame, for they are momentary. I fight for those who can't. I fight for Justice. I fight for the oppressed and the down trodden. And if I should lose my life for these just causes, then I have no regrets, For I serve to protect the innocent. It matters not where or when, for evil knows no boundaries. Be it fire, flood, or the threat of tyranny, I will not flee. Justice is my weapon. Faith is my shield. Hope is my armor. Cry not at my passing, for it was my Honor to fight for you. Shed not tears of sorrow, but tears of joy, for now, I stand with God.

By Jon F. Hooper

"Greater love hath no man than this; that a man lay down his life for his friends."

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer (Retired)
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

February 17, 2024

Rest in peace, Deputy Leonard. Praying for your loved ones.

Officer C Curione (Retired)
Rochester Police Department, NY

February 16, 2024

“Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9

Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service (Retired)

February 16, 2024

Requiescat in Paces

Police Officer Mike O'Connor
Branford CT PD

February 16, 2024

I’ll never forget that big hug you gave me after EVOC week of the academy. Thank you for being one of my biggest supporters. You were such a positive soul. Glad to say we were in Charlie Squad together. Rest easy friend.

Officer Daleigh Martin
Harriman Police Department

February 16, 2024

MY PRAYERS AND MOST HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES ARE WITH DEPUTY LEONARD AND HIS LOVED ONES. REST IN PEACE BROTHER. GODSPEED.

INV. RICH WYNN, RET.
WILL COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT., ILL.

February 16, 2024

Hero never forgotten. Prayers to family blood and blue.

BLR
Retired Texas dispatcher

February 16, 2024

Psalm 15
God bless.
Rest in peace brother.

Correctional Officer Paul Schanno
Hennepin County (Minneapolis)- Adult Corrections Facility

February 16, 2024

Such a sad story. Rest in peace deputy Leonard.

River B
Civilian

February 16, 2024

RIP Hero. May you forever spend your eternal life with our dear Lord in heaven. My thoughts and prayers are with all your loved ones. Our country is now a little less safe without you. Thank you for your service.

HEROES NEVER DIE....

Sergeant Mitchell G. Cheselka (Retired)
Orange County Sheriff, California
Polk County Sheriff, Oregon

February 16, 2024

God rest his soul.

Sgt. Robert A. Henne
Jersey City PD/Ret.

February 16, 2024

Thank you for your service.

Dmytro Goloborodko

February 16, 2024

RIP Deputy Sheriff Leonard. Thank you for your service to the citizens of Meigs County

Lieutenant Darren Weisse
Tufts University Police
Boston, Ma. 02120

February 16, 2024

Leonard, I never thought I’d be writing this about one of my own. I’m surely going to miss our daily conversations and fist bumps. You were always caring and really loved your job. I’m going to miss you man. I love you brother. Until we meet again

Deputy Dwight Stephens
Franklin County Sheriffs Office

February 16, 2024

So sad to hear the news.

May you rest in peace after having served those around you. My thoughts are with you, your family, fellow officers, and friends.

Reserve Police Officer G. Krystof
Los Angeles Police Department

February 16, 2024

RIP my Brother,
I will pray for your Family, Friends & Law Enforcement Family.
Thank you for, your Service, Honor and Sacrifice ><>

Major J.D. Nolin (Ret.)
Chaplain ><>
Brotherhood of Christian Law Enforcement Officers

Major J.D. Nolin (Ret.) Chaplain ><
Brotherhood of Christian Law Enforcement Officers

February 16, 2024

I am so very sorry for his family and his work family and friends. My heart feels like it’s bleeding. I pray that Jesus will hold them tightly and carry them through. Love from Georgia

Loving Civilian from Georgia Carmen Ha

February 16, 2024

Rest In Peace Brother.

Det. Andreoli
NYPD-Retired

February 16, 2024

God bless you Deputy Robert Leonard, for your service and sacrifice. Thoughts and prayers go out to your family and friends, and to your brothers and sisters from the Meigs County Sheriff’s Office. Rest in Peace Brother.

Officer Jim Drabos (Retired)
San Gabriel (CA) Police Department

February 16, 2024

My heart goes out to your family and agency! Hod will keep you safe and you can watch over your LE family and your family at home! All my prayers!!!!

Retired Sergeant Jake Suppes
Montrose Police Department

February 16, 2024

Rest easy, brother thank you for your service. May your sacrifice or memory never paid.

Retired #8046 Jealous Matalone
Des Moines Iowa Police Department

February 16, 2024

"Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord, and perpetual light shine upon him."

Bishop Edward Skiba
Stuart Florida Police Dept. Chaplain

February 16, 2024

Rest In Peace, Deputy Leonard. Thank you for your service.

May God comfort your family, friends, and fellow officers at this difficult time. May God stand in the gap of your absence and provide an extra measure of love and protection for your beloved children. May these precious children grow up knowing of your heroism.

God bless and protect the Thin Blue Line that protects us all.

Private Citizen Kathryn Felts
Mother of & Family Member of Law Enforcement

February 16, 2024

On behalf of the 68 dedicated volunteers associated with POINT 27 across the United States, we would like to offer condolences for Deputy Sheriff Robert J. Leonard. Please know we are eternally grateful for Robert’s service and his ultimate sacrifice.

To honor Deputy Sheriff Leonard, POINT 27 sent 27 Thin Blue Line Dog Tag Necklaces, engraved with “Blessed are the Peacemakers for they will be called children of God” Matthew 5:9, to the Meigs County Sheriff's Office in Decatur, Tennessee for Robert’s partner and fellow deputies. POINT 27 also sent a Folded Flag Necklace engraved with “Greater Love has no one than this; than to lay down one’s life for one’s friend” John 15:13 for Deputy Sheriff Robert j. Leonard’s wife.

POINT 27 is a Non-Profit organization with a mission to strengthen and encourage members of the Armed Forces, First Responders, and their families, by sharing scripture on Dog Tags and Jewelry called Shields of Strength.

We will never forget and we are forever grateful.

Respectfully,

Colonel David Dodd,
United States Army Retired
Executive Director-POINT 27

Detective Jerry M. Rhodes #R309
Dallas Police Department-Reserve Division (Retired)
POINT 27 National Outreach Coordinator
Law Enforcement Liaison
[email protected]
214-908-2617

Detective Jerry M. Rhodes (Retired)
Dallas Police Department Reserve Division
POINT 27- National Out Reach Coordinator
Law Enforcement Liaison

February 16, 2024