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Bridge Named in Honor of Firefighter Who Died While Protecting Family in Tornado

Officials named the span the Les Leatherman Memorial Bridge, honoring a firefighter who served nearly 40 years and died protecting his wife.

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A bridge was dedicated to a Laurel County firefighter who sacrificed his life to save his family on Wednesday, July 8.

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Bridge dedicated to Laurel County firefighter killed shielding his wife in deadly tornado

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Bridge named in honor of firefighter who died while protecting family in tornado

A bridge was dedicated to a Laurel County firefighter who sacrificed his life to save his family on Wednesday, July 8.

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WKYT broke the news on Wednesday, July 8, 2026.
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