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New details emerge on death of Major Leatherman during tornado response
A Major with the Laurel County Fire Department died while responding to the devastating tornado that struck Laurel County, ...
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Firefighter dies responding to devastating tornado damage
LEXINGTON, Ky. ( WKYT /Gray News) – A firefighter in Kentucky died Saturday morning after being injured while responding to ...
KY fire officials: Major died in the line of duty during tornado in Laurel County
In an update Monday, the fire department gave more details on the “selfless actions” of Maj. Roger Leslie Leatherman.
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Laurel County fire major was shielding wife from tornado when he died, and may not have known it was her
Fire officials say a first responder was found on top of his wife, shielding her from the tornado, and he may have even known ...
Kentucky firefighter dies while responding to tornado
KENTUCKY, USA — A firefighter working to help others during Friday night’s destructive tornado has died. According to the ...
A first responder, 51-year-old mother among the dead in overnight KY storms
Just before 3 p.m., the Laurel County Fire Department confirmed Maj. Roger Leslie Leatherman was fatally injured while ...
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Kentucky firefighter likely died shielding wife from catastrophic London tornado: 'Public servant at heart'
The community of Laurel County, Kentucky, is grieving the loss of more than a dozen people, including a firefighter who spent ...
'His courage, commitment, and sacrifice will never be forgotten' | Laurel Co. firefighter dies responding to reported tornado damage
Major Roger Leslie Leatherman was fatally injured while responding to the tornado in the county early on Saturday, according ...
'It's a war zone': Communities pick up the pieces after deadly Kentucky tornadoes
Two days after deadly tornadoes tore through southern Kentucky, devastated communities are beginning the painful process of ...
Laurel County fire major killed in line of duty during storms
Devastating tornadoes reportedly took the life of a Laurel County fire major who worked overnight trying to help protect the ...
Kentucky fire department major killed during tornado response
A South Central Kentucky firefighter is killed in the line of duty during severe storms overnight.The Laurel County Fire ...
Laurel community steps up after Friday-night tornado claims more than a dozen lives
As a result of the deadly tornado that struck the area late Friday night, at least 17 Laurel Countians are reportedly deceased, according to Governor Andy Beshear. Beshear confirmed at least 18 deaths ...