Major Roger Leslie Leatherman of the Laurel County Fire Department died in the line of duty during a tornado in Kentucky He was critically injured while shielding his wife, Michelle Leatherman ...

The department detailed the events that led up to Major Roger Leslie Leatherman's death, who had been with the department for almost four decades.

Major Roger Leslie Leatherman was fatally injured while responding to the tornado in the county late Friday night, according to the Laurel County Fire Department.

A Major with the Laurel County Fire Department died while responding to the devastating tornado that struck Laurel County, according to the department.

Laurel County Fire Major Roger Leslie Leatherman devoted his career to protecting others. He died doing precisely that while shielding his wife from the powerful tornado that ravaged their ...

Major Roger Leslie Leatherman of Laurel County was killed Friday night while responding to the deadly Kentucky tornado that claimed 17 lives statewide.

Major Roger Leslie Leatherman dies aiding others in Laurel County tornado. His courage and dedication as a public servant are being remembered by the community.

The Laurel County fire department announced Saturday afternoon that Major Roger Leslie Leatherman died while responding to the tornado.

Devastating tornadoes reportedly took the life of a Laurel County fire major who worked overnight trying to help protect the community.

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.

Major Roger Leslie Leatherman dies aiding others in Laurel County tornado. His courage and dedication as a public servant are being remembered by the community.