Breathitt County Sheriff's Office, Kentucky
End of Watch Saturday, December 26, 2020
Add to My HeroesLee Daniel Manns
Special Deputy Sheriff LD Manns died from complications as the result of contracting COVID-19 during a presumed exposure while serving civil papers.
Deputy Manns had served with the Breathitt County Sheriff's Office for two years. He is survived by his wife and three children.
Beginning in early 2020, thousands of law enforcement officers and other first responders throughout the country contracted COVID-19 during the worldwide pandemic due to requirements of their job. Many of these first responders have died as a result of COVID-19, and continue to do so as the virus spreads across the United States.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour 2 years
- Badge 905
Incident Details
- Cause COVID19
- Incident Date Friday, December 4, 2020
Most Recent Reflection
View all 19 ReflectionsA police officer should be remembered not by how he died, but how he lived! A great man has gone to secure a safe path for the rest of us to follow. Thank you to you, your family and the Breathitt County Sheriff's Office. Our country is a little less safe without you. Rest in Peace Brother!
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