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Kentucky Firefighter Dies While Shielding Wife From Tornado
- Firefighter Leslie "Les" Roger Leatherman lost his life Friday evening when a tornado struck the Sunshine Hills neighborhood near London, Kentucky.
- Leatherman was returning home after responding to a call when the tornado destroyed his neighborhood and critically injured his wife, Michelle.
- The tornado caused severe destruction along a path from Russell Springs to London, killing at least 17 people and damaging homes, buildings, and an airport.
- Deputy Chief Terry Wattenbarger stated that Leatherman sacrificed his own life to save hers, and noted that his passing is the department’s first fatality in the line of duty since 1962.
- The department mourns Leatherman’s loss while continuing disaster response amid community grief over the worst natural disaster in Laurel County’s history.
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Longtime firefighter died while shielding wife in storm
LONDON — Firefighter Leslie Leatherman answered the call for help, rushing into harm's way as he steadfastly did for decades, when a late-night tornado plowed through his community in the Appalachian foothills. It was his final act of selflessness, and…
Ky. firefighter killed while shielding wife from storm
Kentucky firefighter Leslie Leatherman answered the call for help when a late-night tornado plowed through his Laurel County community. It was his final act of selflessness. And the person he protected amid the chaos was his wife. Leatherman was among…
Longtime Kentucky Firefighter Died in Powerful Storm While Shielding His Wife from Danger
Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. Kentucky firefighter Leslie Leatherman answered the call for help, rushing into harm's way as he steadfastly did for decades, when a late-night tornado plowed through his community in the Appalachian foothills. It was his final act of selflessness, and the person he protected amid the chaos was his wife. World News | Longtime Kentucky Firefighter Died in Powerful Storm While Shielding His Wif…
Community mourns fire major/911 official lost in tornado response
LAUREL COUNTY − The community of Laurel County is mourning the tragic loss of Major Leslie Leatherman, a veteran firefighter who died Friday in the line of duty while responding to emergencies during the tornado outbreak that devastated London and…
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Longtime Kentucky firefighter died in powerful storm while shielding his wife from danger
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