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Fire Major on Verge of 39th Work Anniversary Dies on the Job While Responding to Tornado
Major Roger Leslie Leatherman of the Laurel County Fire Department in Kentucky died in the line of duty while responding to a recent tornado just shy of his 39-year anniversary with the department.
Kentucky fire major died trying to save wife’s life when Laurel County tornado struck
Major Leslie Leatherman, a 39-year veteran of the Laurel County Fire Department, was tragically killed while responding to a fire alarm when the tornado touched down.
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Laurel Co. Fire Department grieves loss of Major Leatherman after tornado hits area
Flags at the Laurel County Fire Department are flying at half-staff in memory of Major Leslie Leatherman, who began as a volunteer at the department over 30 years ago.
Kentucky tornado survivors recount harrowing experiences amid cleanup efforts
Survivors of the deadly tornadoes that struck parts of Kentucky continued to sift through the rubble as widespread cleanup efforts were underway.
Fire official died in Laurel County tornado, shielding his wife from danger
He spent his life protecting the community and in the end, he did the same thing,” Kentucky fire chief says about Major Roger Leslie Leatherman, who was found atop his wife during Friday’s tornado.
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Kentucky communities begin disaster relief, emotional support after tornado
Disaster relief and clean up continued Monday in Laurel County, Kentucky after a tornado touched down in the area late Friday night.
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Kentucky gov. remembers 19 killed in tornado as children of God, asks for prayers
Kentucky Gov Andy Beshear remembered 19 people killed by a tornado that ripped through the state Friday as children of God and asked for prayers for others injured or displaced by the event
'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 picking up the pieces.
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