US EditionLaurel County Firefighter Among Those Dead in Storms
- Major Roger L. Leatherman, a longtime firefighter with the Laurel County department, lost his life on May 17, 2025, while responding to tornado-related emergencies in Laurel County, Kentucky.
- The tornado outbreak on May 16 caused severe damage and multiple fatalities in south central Kentucky, prompting emergency responses including Leatherman's deployment.
- Leatherman committed 39 years to public service, consistently responding to emergencies to safeguard and support the community, according to the department.
- The Laurel County Fire Department honored Major Leatherman’s bravery, dedication, and selflessness, emphasizing that his contributions will always be remembered, and urged the public to keep a safe distance to ensure the safety of search and recovery efforts.
- The death of Leatherman underscores the dangers faced by first responders during natural disasters, as teams carry on with operations to locate survivors and recover those affected in Laurel County's tornado-stricken areas.
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Firefighter named among the dead after responding to tornado in southeastern Kentucky
The Laurel County Fire Department in Kentucky says that one of their firefighters is among the dead after responding to a call related to a tornado that tore through the southeastern part of the state Friday night.
Firefighter among 17 dead in Laurel County, Kentucky after reported tornado
LAUREL COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — A Laurel County, Kentucky firefighter who was injured while responding to storm damage overnight is among the 17 people who died, according to officials. The Laurel County Fire Department released Saturday afternoon that Major Roger Leslie Leatherman was fatally injured while responding to the reported tornado in Laurel County overnight. Nine fatalities confirmed in Laurel County, Kentucky from reported tornado…
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The Times-TribuneLocal officials reporting multiple deaths from tornado
Laurel County Fiscal Court has posted on social media that at least 12 are dead following Friday night's tornado, with the number of those killed or injured expected to rise, while London Mayor Randall Weddle has told WKYT the number…
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