In memory of Major Leslie Roger Leatherman

Leslie Roger Leatherman, Major of Laurel County Fire Department, a firefighter / EMS, died in the line of duty on May 16, 2025 in London, KY.

Record

• Rank: Major
• Department: Laurel County Fire Department
• Location: London, KY
• End of watch: May 16, 2025
• Nature of death: Trauma
• Years of service: 39
• Age: 57

Circumstances

Major Leslie Leatherman was discovered deceased while responding to an emergency call during a tornado. The chief of the department confirmed that Major Leatherman was responding to the call at 11:46 p.m. but attempts to reach him between midnight and 12:30 a.m. were unsuccessful. Major Leatherman was discovered deceased in a field between his residence and the location of the fire alarm to which he was responding. The cause of death was blunt force trauma due to the tornado.

This record appears on the RESPONDin line-of-duty memorial wall, a public remembrance of first responders who died in the line of duty. Source: usfa import.