A family member of mine was born and raised in Kentucky. I live in northern Michigan near Lake Superior and went to Pikeville on numerous occasions when I was growing up. Pike County is a very scenic area. I noticed there were law enforcement from the Michigan State Police and the OPP (Ontario Provincial Police) across the border in Canada in this procession.
My Dad was a cop and I rode along with him pretty often. Later on the county hired me to help map infrastructure in the county. I've been from one side to the other.
Hey Ed quick question are yuo lrelated to gary and misty ratliff they live in Nicholasville but go to pikeville on the weekends also i really liked this video and my hear goes out to trooper leonards family and friends. may he rest in peace and may god bless his soul.
@edratliff I`ve never been to Pike County or that part of kentucky at all because i`m from Lexington-Fayette born and raised. I currently live in Nicholasville, which is okay, except for the drama. other then that I would have to say I would love Pike County, as a matter of fact my friend Jasmine Ratliff`s little brother practically begged their mom to take me with them to pikeville for his sister`s birthday party. But no joke i`m trying to visit pike county sometime this week or next month
Yes rest in peace he sounds to b a great officer were pretty devistated when soembody fom our state dies doing what we do from me and the Metcalfe County Fire Dept. god bless!
police don't get paid enough to do what they do. R.I.P sir. This world would be alot worse off if it wasn't for police. thank you all for what you do in the States and here in Canada
Rest in peace trooper you have earned it and also earned the respect and gratitude of the Arkansas State Police and our nations police force you will live forever in our memories
That is so so sad. :( Feel sorry for the family, I hope this never happens to me or my dad on the force,I mean, the dieing part. And this is sort of rude, i don't think you would you a complete stranger recording my funeral.
I feel as though it's a great honor for someone to do this for a complete stranger who lost his life doing something not many will or can do. LEO's often go unrecognized by members of local communities.
i agree with optimusprime50, you do the same thing at a family members funeral so i dont see where you can say anything, and im sure at somepoint somewhere in time you have wasted my tax money too!!!!!!!!!
This is a great thing to see that We from Kentucky appreciate those band of brothers... I will soon be in that uniform hopefully and I understand what KSP does for this state and Trooper Leonard is a hero and someone for me to look up too! RIP
In ym town we currently lost one of are officers (12/12/08) and we had his funeral procession and we had a few roads to go thru and one lane closed off for us. may all fallen officers RIP
I don't cry often, but I'm holding tears back watching this video. Wow! The incredible respect by the KSP for their own is nothing short of respectable itself. KSP and Kentucky law enforcement in general is very professional and hard-working; I know, I live here.
For those of you that post comments on video memorials, such as the one USABillOfRights did, shame on you. If you have a problem against cops, keep it to yourself or post it somewhere else....NOT ON A MEMORIAL PAGE. Show some respect. DO NOT disrespect fallen officers.
I honestly can not believe this! Whether or not a cop has died or not, a HUMAN life was taken in vain. How dare you people have an argument like this to a memorial video. How would you civilians like it if people were MFing your family on their memorial page? God Bless this Kentucky State Trooper and ALL people who risk their lives every day to keep society from harming us.
God Bless this trooper and his family. And to you sociopathicregret,you are entitled to your opinion,but don't disrespect this trooper. Plus,would you consider an underage drunk driver a criminal if they crashed into your mother and killed her? Your logic is crazy.
Noone would do that for someone who does not respect anyone at all. You are one of those people who bad mouth cops but call them for help when someone is beating the sh*t out of you!
And I'm sure that all you do 98% of the time is get tickets and drink soda... You too, get a life... and don't dial 911 when someone's bashing your head into the ground... Just take it like a man!
So when you write your will, be sure to tell your loved ones to use their legs, horse and buggies, and bikes, since it would be a waste of resource to use the fuel to attend your funeral... Instead of being so closed minded, why don't you try to think about all of those who showed up to Trooper Leonard's funeral... They cared... However, I'm quite sure you never showed. Perhaps you were out burning resources to run electricity to that computer of yours. Get a life! .. God bless you Jonathan!!
Because of you(cops) I can go to work at night (I police dispatch) and know that someone is watching out for my family at home, and my mom in AZ, and my brothers family in NV, and the kids down the street, people I'll never know,and...
My Dad, now a retired, was on duty with Leonard the night he died. I spoke him minutes after it occurred and words cannot describe what I heard. They don't bury colleagues. They bury brothers and sisters, aunts and uncles to people like my sister and me. We are one big family. The next time you see an officer, even if you are being pulled over, thank him or her for their service. You may be the last one they talk to face-to-face. Trooper Leonard, Dad, all my "aunts and uncles," thank you too.
and hell to those who do not appreciate yours/ and others sacrifice, you might say you dont care until they pull you from a burning car, building or whatever situation you are in
AT 0:38 - Leonard was a three year veteran of the Kentucky State Police at the Pikeville Post - Post 9. He was the first trooper killed in the line of duty in Kentucky in nearly 20 years.
AT 1:10 - Several hundred policemen from all over the nation came to pay their last respects for their fallen comrade.
I have a good buddy who is a Kentucky State Trooper. He was at this funeral. We who aren't police officers don't realize the danger these guys and gals face everyday on our behalf. Thank you to Trooper Leonard, his family and all police officers of this great country.
Dang, Jon will be in my heart and mind especially that i'm going to be an police officer soon and i know he'd be watching over all of use in law enforcement community... My prayer are with Jon's family.
my thoughts and prayers are with the troopers family... but it is really hard for me to forgive sum1 who has also caused my family Pain and suffering. My father waS the VICTIM of this fatal crash.. he is now undergoing a kidney transplant...
R.I.P. TROOPER, I was a City Officer For alittle over ten years, I left law enforcement in 1994, And I guess if you cut me I would Still Bleed BLUE today!!!
When something like this occures witin the law enforcement community each officer feels it very deeply as thou we lost a close family member.
May God Bless and keep your family close Trooper and welcome you into the gates of Heaven.
Many of us here take for granted the jobs that state troopers do in each of our 50 states. My aunt died in Utah, after being struck by a speeding motorist during a traffic stop. She was 27 years old. RIP Kentucky State Troooper.
I am related to jon and i apperciate anyone who commente this and we all no where jon is up in heaven with jesus and we all will see him again someday.
It was just amazing to see how many cops and people showed up there to lay him to rest. I was in the car right behind the hurse. i apperciate your great intrest in him! rip uncal!
Good lord there sure are alot of people coming to pay respects, poor guy, thats alot of officers!! No one down here is alabama takes it lightly when any police officer gets killed either. Great guys that serve even to their death.... He will be missed...
Such a sad day for all of us in law enforcement. Our thoughts and prayers to all those at Post 9. I am driving the Lexington cruiser that you see at about 7 minutes into the video.
AT 0:38 - Leonard was a three year veteran of the Kentucky State Police at the Pikeville Post - Post 9. He was the first trooper killed in the line of duty in Kentucky in nearly 20 years.
AT 1:10 - Several hundred policemen from all over the nation came to pay their last respects for their fallen comrade.
I'm not sure why the font turned out so poorly. Here's the commentary:
AT 0:15 -On December 19th, 2006 Kentucky State Police Trooper Jonathan K. Leonard was on duty in his cruiser and responding to a domestic violence call when his cruiser and another car collided.
Worlds Largest Speed Trap.
RIP Trooper Leonard
Wildcats3088 1 month ago
Hello Mr.Ed. I know you. But do you know me? What do you prefer? Cobalt or Copper?
GTVunit 1 month ago
@GTVunit Hi Meta!
edratliff 1 month ago
@edratliff How is it fathomable that you guessed so easily. My avatar right?
GTVunit 1 month ago
A family member of mine was born and raised in Kentucky. I live in northern Michigan near Lake Superior and went to Pikeville on numerous occasions when I was growing up. Pike County is a very scenic area. I noticed there were law enforcement from the Michigan State Police and the OPP (Ontario Provincial Police) across the border in Canada in this procession.
p1harw66 3 months ago
My Dad was a cop and I rode along with him pretty often. Later on the county hired me to help map infrastructure in the county. I've been from one side to the other.
edratliff 5 months ago
Hey, if you come down let me know and I'll try to show you around and answer any questions you may have!
-Ed
edratliff 5 months ago
Trooper Jonathan Was a good trooper. He was one of the best and always will be. He was one good trooper and was a great guy. May he Rest In Peace.
barneyboy1985 7 months ago
HES A HERO NO MATTER WHAT ANYBODY SAYS, PPLE NEED TO SHOW RESPECT, MAY HE REST IN PEACE
Mrkentech1 7 months ago
Hey Ed quick question are yuo lrelated to gary and misty ratliff they live in Nicholasville but go to pikeville on the weekends also i really liked this video and my hear goes out to trooper leonards family and friends. may he rest in peace and may god bless his soul.
Seahawksfan951 7 months ago
@Seahawksfan951 No sorry man, don't think I am. How do you like this part of Kentucky?
edratliff 5 months ago
@edratliff I`ve never been to Pike County or that part of kentucky at all because i`m from Lexington-Fayette born and raised. I currently live in Nicholasville, which is okay, except for the drama. other then that I would have to say I would love Pike County, as a matter of fact my friend Jasmine Ratliff`s little brother practically begged their mom to take me with them to pikeville for his sister`s birthday party. But no joke i`m trying to visit pike county sometime this week or next month
Seahawksfan951 5 months ago
good lord - talk about a turnout for an officer. the way it should ALWAYS be.
SAMMYJS991 1 year ago
Yes rest in peace he sounds to b a great officer were pretty devistated when soembody fom our state dies doing what we do from me and the Metcalfe County Fire Dept. god bless!
towdriver9 1 year ago
How sad, "from the son of Two DPS off. RET. " ... this is just sad , makes me cry. God rest !
hunter69denys 1 year ago
I'm prior military and want to be a state trooper. this is the type of funeral i want...
parker14225 1 year ago
YEAH send them back....dont need them anymore ya stupid tool. we did now we dont
warhammermichael 1 year ago
police don't get paid enough to do what they do. R.I.P sir. This world would be alot worse off if it wasn't for police. thank you all for what you do in the States and here in Canada
newfielad47 2 years ago 3
Rest in peace trooper you have earned it and also earned the respect and gratitude of the Arkansas State Police and our nations police force you will live forever in our memories
23ASPI 2 years ago 4
wow this video has touched me ,may u rest in peace sir and god bless ur family!
fordsforme1 2 years ago 4
I feel bad for this fam. RIP. I always pray for the officers on duty.
customdiecastcars 2 years ago 2
That is so so sad. :( Feel sorry for the family, I hope this never happens to me or my dad on the force,I mean, the dieing part. And this is sort of rude, i don't think you would you a complete stranger recording my funeral.
KristenKy01 2 years ago 2
I think this was done out of respect. Out of all the garbage on youtube aganist cops, I'm glad to see a honor displayed.
RANDY64612 2 years ago 9
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jaahut 2 years ago
I feel as though it's a great honor for someone to do this for a complete stranger who lost his life doing something not many will or can do. LEO's often go unrecognized by members of local communities.
Lakeland88 2 years ago 2
Uhm..... Where is Pikeville City Police?
Pikeville Native4life
Octonuke 2 years ago
Im pretty sure that it's in eastern ky..
graverbird 2 years ago
Talk about a police escort...
alextothehbro 2 years ago 3
i remember this very well. this was about 4 miles from my home. US 119 was totally shut down in the area.
jrs1218 2 years ago
Rest in peace, shall you never be forgotten.
joetheski3 2 years ago
may this trouper rest in peace.
but why do they have to waste tax payer money by all driving there squad cars? could they car pool?
cjack12344321 3 years ago
Okay, so now you're putting a dollar amount on a funeral? Do you car pool to the passing of a family member? What an idiot.
optimusprime50 2 years ago 2
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phitausundown 2 years ago
i agree with optimusprime50, you do the same thing at a family members funeral so i dont see where you can say anything, and im sure at somepoint somewhere in time you have wasted my tax money too!!!!!!!!!
matt7106 2 years ago
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ksp672 2 years ago
We did car pool.
ksp672 2 years ago
RIP Brother. God Bless you.
KYstatetrooper12 3 years ago
This is a great thing to see that We from Kentucky appreciate those band of brothers... I will soon be in that uniform hopefully and I understand what KSP does for this state and Trooper Leonard is a hero and someone for me to look up too! RIP
tylerhardin1988 3 years ago
amazing grace done with the pipes and drums always makes me cry, it is so sad to loose an officer, god rest his family
kitscotygal 3 years ago
God Speed brother.
We're 10-8 to continue you're service to the public.
RIP.
-Robb.
Future KSP.
Robb8709 3 years ago
what is the name of the music they are playing?
rest in peace!
ArneHn 3 years ago
You have no respect for the dead.
Kreigu 3 years ago
R.I.P. My brother in arms.
In ym town we currently lost one of are officers (12/12/08) and we had his funeral procession and we had a few roads to go thru and one lane closed off for us. may all fallen officers RIP
swatlowkey 3 years ago 2
R.I.P my brother.
1Detroitcity 3 years ago 2
Rest In Peace Brother, we have it from here.
SabreTacticalCT 3 years ago 2
death comes at the most strangest hour..
unanounced or unplanned for...
brandon1311 3 years ago 2
God speed my brother.
cpd659 3 years ago 2
and god yet took another angel and gave him his wings. he risked life and yet was a hero.
god bless those with wings. your a hero in my book. rest in peace.
cdogslovergirl1 3 years ago 2
We will never forget you my brother. Rest in peace.
onziebear 3 years ago 2
I don't cry often, but I'm holding tears back watching this video. Wow! The incredible respect by the KSP for their own is nothing short of respectable itself. KSP and Kentucky law enforcement in general is very professional and hard-working; I know, I live here.
jcm061503 3 years ago 2
I am not American, but I think that every police officer wich loses his life in the line of duty is a HERO and he deserves respect and gratitude.
Thank you officer Leonard. Rest in Peace.
alanshore78 3 years ago 23
Absolutely! :)
THEOBAMASTORE 3 years ago 2
@alanshore78 Amen
ohiodeerhunter21 1 year ago
For those of you that post comments on video memorials, such as the one USABillOfRights did, shame on you. If you have a problem against cops, keep it to yourself or post it somewhere else....NOT ON A MEMORIAL PAGE. Show some respect. DO NOT disrespect fallen officers.
gritsgirl04 3 years ago 32
as a soldier, there is one thing in the world that will make me break down in tears, and it's this
NYStrooper01 2 years ago
Amen to that. Rest in peace Trooper Leonard.
lovelyloserkb 3 years ago 7
Nice Video. The taps really goes good with it. Sad to see a law enforcement officer killed. Bless him.
Lakeland88 3 years ago 4
That's Amazing Grace, not Taps.
RIP good sir.
shotindahart 3 years ago
this is only about 25 miles from me. Very sad. God bless you all!
shocker8548 3 years ago
I honestly can not believe this! Whether or not a cop has died or not, a HUMAN life was taken in vain. How dare you people have an argument like this to a memorial video. How would you civilians like it if people were MFing your family on their memorial page? God Bless this Kentucky State Trooper and ALL people who risk their lives every day to keep society from harming us.
rjaug01 3 years ago 7
god bless all the troopers and wat they go through everyday, brave men i hope to b one someday
guitarhero30 4 years ago 3
God Bless this trooper and his family. And to you sociopathicregret,you are entitled to your opinion,but don't disrespect this trooper. Plus,would you consider an underage drunk driver a criminal if they crashed into your mother and killed her? Your logic is crazy.
fireman2100 4 years ago 2
Noone would do that for someone who does not respect anyone at all. You are one of those people who bad mouth cops but call them for help when someone is beating the sh*t out of you!
kydreamer933 4 years ago 2
God Bless Trooper Leonard may he rest in peace. You are greatly missed. From your fellow Trooper and his family
kydreamer933 4 years ago
And I'm sure that all you do 98% of the time is get tickets and drink soda... You too, get a life... and don't dial 911 when someone's bashing your head into the ground... Just take it like a man!
JeepGuy80 4 years ago
So when you write your will, be sure to tell your loved ones to use their legs, horse and buggies, and bikes, since it would be a waste of resource to use the fuel to attend your funeral... Instead of being so closed minded, why don't you try to think about all of those who showed up to Trooper Leonard's funeral... They cared... However, I'm quite sure you never showed. Perhaps you were out burning resources to run electricity to that computer of yours. Get a life! .. God bless you Jonathan!!
JeepGuy80 4 years ago
Rest in Peace and you are remembered.
Because of you(cops) I can go to work at night (I police dispatch) and know that someone is watching out for my family at home, and my mom in AZ, and my brothers family in NV, and the kids down the street, people I'll never know,and...
Thank you--
clothesthedryer 4 years ago
Rest in peace, brother, your work here is done
slone08 4 years ago 4
Rest In Peace Trooper Johnathn
rjb954 4 years ago 5
Rest in Peace, Brother, We all miss you
mingocountyk9 4 years ago 6
rest in peace
ANTIL000P 4 years ago 6
rip, well done thank you!!
rccarlin34 4 years ago 4
Rest in peace - Jonathan K. Leonard!
ArneHn 4 years ago 5
Rest in peace - Jonathan K. Leonard!
askildsh 4 years ago 6
My Dad, now a retired, was on duty with Leonard the night he died. I spoke him minutes after it occurred and words cannot describe what I heard. They don't bury colleagues. They bury brothers and sisters, aunts and uncles to people like my sister and me. We are one big family. The next time you see an officer, even if you are being pulled over, thank him or her for their service. You may be the last one they talk to face-to-face. Trooper Leonard, Dad, all my "aunts and uncles," thank you too.
davidfromky 4 years ago 10
that's beautiful!!!!
NYStrooper01 2 years ago
Rest In Peace Trooper Leonard. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Leonard family and KSP Post 9.
Luke5125 4 years ago 3
RIP Trooper Leonard
God needed a hero... a KSP Trooper, he got one.
I have lived in KY all of my life and I want to say thank you to all of the Troopers out there. I have the upmost respect for all of you. God Bless.
GoBigBlue1110 4 years ago 4
r.i.p trooper..i want to become a state trooper
serbpetey 4 years ago 2
Your tour is over R.I.P. my Brother
m22rockbox 4 years ago 6
RIP Trooper Leonard
Mikesuper26 4 years ago 4
may you finally rest in peace Trooper Leonard...
and hell to those who do not appreciate yours/ and others sacrifice, you might say you dont care until they pull you from a burning car, building or whatever situation you are in
bullzisnipr3 4 years ago 5
RIP from Austria
wegasupport 4 years ago 4
And RIP from New Zealand
luvbite1 4 years ago 2
Evil prevails when good men fail to act RIP
mikey197799 4 years ago 3
RIP from the Riley and Hall Family in Florida.
RileyBlogger 4 years ago
next time u make the writing possible to read :p
mixdur123 4 years ago
Posted on Page 1 of the Comments:
AT 0:38 - Leonard was a three year veteran of the Kentucky State Police at the Pikeville Post - Post 9. He was the first trooper killed in the line of duty in Kentucky in nearly 20 years.
AT 1:10 - Several hundred policemen from all over the nation came to pay their last respects for their fallen comrade.
edratliff 4 years ago
I have a good buddy who is a Kentucky State Trooper. He was at this funeral. We who aren't police officers don't realize the danger these guys and gals face everyday on our behalf. Thank you to Trooper Leonard, his family and all police officers of this great country.
selpac2 4 years ago 2
I don't know the person but Rest In Peace.
babyduck198718 4 years ago
R.I.P I dont know the person but I live in KY and Thank You to all the Police Officers.
dpt21193 4 years ago
R.I.P Jonathan. From "Polizia Di Stato" - Riparto Ancona(AN). Italy.
AtomicWp 4 years ago
May he Rest In Peace, from an Auxiliary Brother in Massachusetts
aneva28 4 years ago
May he rest in peace, one of our own....
r2beararms19 4 years ago
R.I.P
2123585k 4 years ago
A very sobering video. A grand procession for one who served his state. How many agencies were present at this funeral?
soccerstarr12 4 years ago
Dang, Jon will be in my heart and mind especially that i'm going to be an police officer soon and i know he'd be watching over all of use in law enforcement community... My prayer are with Jon's family.
guntoter 4 years ago
my thoughts and prayers are with the troopers family... but it is really hard for me to forgive sum1 who has also caused my family Pain and suffering. My father waS the VICTIM of this fatal crash.. he is now undergoing a kidney transplant...
THank YOU
elisco21 4 years ago
R.I.P. TROOPER, I was a City Officer For alittle over ten years, I left law enforcement in 1994, And I guess if you cut me I would Still Bleed BLUE today!!!
When something like this occures witin the law enforcement community each officer feels it very deeply as thou we lost a close family member.
May God Bless and keep your family close Trooper and welcome you into the gates of Heaven.
buddyshogs 4 years ago
Sad to here about the state trooper R.I.P We Miss U and forever will be remember R.I.P
Cabover1 4 years ago
R.i.p trooper
robpartick 4 years ago
R.I.P. TROOPER AND THANK YOU
ivpebay 4 years ago
Many of us here take for granted the jobs that state troopers do in each of our 50 states. My aunt died in Utah, after being struck by a speeding motorist during a traffic stop. She was 27 years old. RIP Kentucky State Troooper.
varnam06 4 years ago
hi thanks for posting this.
I am related to jon and i apperciate anyone who commente this and we all no where jon is up in heaven with jesus and we all will see him again someday.
It was just amazing to see how many cops and people showed up there to lay him to rest. I was in the car right behind the hurse. i apperciate your great intrest in him! rip uncal!
tmarie
tmarienatree 4 years ago
R.I.P. Trooper!
700308 4 years ago
thanks to all police officers for being there for us everyday. thank you to all of you were ever you are!!!!
somalia19 5 years ago
Good lord there sure are alot of people coming to pay respects, poor guy, thats alot of officers!! No one down here is alabama takes it lightly when any police officer gets killed either. Great guys that serve even to their death.... He will be missed...
RandomPurpose 5 years ago 2
RIP Troop
ma218 5 years ago
R.I.P
M3Pictures 5 years ago
R.I.P Kentucky State Trooper Leonard
blwoods0 5 years ago
Go rest high on that mountain, son your work on Earth is done. Rest in Peace Trooper Leonard.
Sergeant Christopher Fannin, United States Army.
wdkaatfan 5 years ago 5
Such a sad day for all of us in law enforcement. Our thoughts and prayers to all those at Post 9. I am driving the Lexington cruiser that you see at about 7 minutes into the video.
Adman83 5 years ago
AT 0:38 - Leonard was a three year veteran of the Kentucky State Police at the Pikeville Post - Post 9. He was the first trooper killed in the line of duty in Kentucky in nearly 20 years.
AT 1:10 - Several hundred policemen from all over the nation came to pay their last respects for their fallen comrade.
edratliff 5 years ago
I'm not sure why the font turned out so poorly. Here's the commentary:
AT 0:15 -On December 19th, 2006 Kentucky State Police Trooper Jonathan K. Leonard was on duty in his cruiser and responding to a domestic violence call when his cruiser and another car collided.
edratliff 5 years ago
R.i.p!
flyerholland 5 years ago