[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 198 (Monday, November 15, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1233]
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                          HONORING JOHN LEEPER

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                        HON. H. MORGAN GRIFFITH

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, November 15, 2021

  Mr. GRIFFITH. Madam Speaker, I rise in honor of John Leeper of 
Dublin, Virginia, who passed away on October 2, 2021, at the age of 59. 
Mr. Leeper served his local community as a Police Officer with the 
Pulaski Police Department for over 29 years.
  Mr. Leeper was born on December 25, 1961, in Washington, DC, to 
Walter Marue Leeper and Minnie Lamon Leeper. Before beginning his 
career with the police department, he served his country in the 82nd 
Airborne Division of the United States Army. He recently retired after 
spending a career selflessly serving others. In his 29 years with the 
Pulaski Police Department, Mr. Leeper was a well-renowned leader on the 
force and in the community. He never met a stranger and welcomed all 
with a smile.
  Colleagues and community members remember Mr. Leeper for his kindness 
and dedication to the safety and security of his community. He trained 
numerous other officers and many colleagues looked upon him as a 
mentor. His hard work and service will not be forgotten.
  Mr. Leeper was preceded in death by his mother, Minnie Lamon Leeper. 
He is survived by his wife, Rebecca Mills Leeper; his son, Austin 
Leeper and his fiancee, McKayla Huff; his step-daughters, Hunter Riddle 
and Laura Reece; and his father, Walter M. Leeper. I would like to 
offer my condolences to them and the people of Pulaski County on the 
loss of this dedicated public servant.

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