Kentucky Firefighter Killed in Tornado While Protecting Wife to Be Laid to Rest Monday

Community pays respect to Major Leslie Leatherman

LONDON − On Monday, the Laurel County community came together to honor the life and service of Major Leslie Leatherman, a beloved public servant who passed away during the devastating EF4 tornado that swept through the region on May 16.

Memorial Day funeral for Kentucky firefighter who died protecting his wife during tornado

A Laurel County firefighter who heroically protected his wife during a tornado will be laid to rest on Memorial Day.

Kentucky firefighter killed in tornado while protecting wife to be laid to rest Monday

A Laurel County firefighter who died protecting his wife from a tornado earlier this month will be laid to rest Monday.

Storms and tornadoes that swept through the US states of Missouri, Kentucky and Virginia have claimed dozens of lives. They have also destroyed numerous homes. According to the National Weather Service, more than 900 tornadoes have been reported in the US this year, which is…

6 Kentucky counties hit by tornadoes, storms are approved for federal aid. More could be added.

The governor’s request for individual assistance for Christian and Todd counties as well as public assistance for affected cities and counties and hazard mitigation for the entire state are still under review, Beshear’s office said.