Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

In October we did the Run for the Badge at Shelby Farms. Our team name was Paul’s Posse. We went around the lake to do the 5k. We had folks running,walking,biking,scootering and baby strolling! Rita and Tom participated along with Casey and 3 grandnephews Carson,Braylon and Macon. Mindy ran her 5k in Chattanooga. Justin and Vanessa came from Shelbyville with grandnieces Aliana and Harley. Cindy and I came up from Spring Tx. We shared family time together and shared our many memories of you! Which resulted in a lot of laughter. We miss you and look forward to doing the run in your honor again next year. Love you little brother.

Denise
sister

December 7, 2021

10 years today you were taken from us hard to believe it has been that long I saw a picture of the boys last week and you would be so proud of them we miss you little brother you were one of the good guys

Denise
Sister

December 7, 2017

Paul was always on the job, whether at work or own his own time. He loved, God; his family and this community. He loved to work and help others. He worked day and nights at times when he was needed. He was a wonderful man, loved life and loved joking around with people. When he passed, Hernando and Desoto County lost a great man.......his passing touched so many people and he leaving his wife with 2 small children was the hardest. Paul should be honored on the Desoto County wall.....

alice berrey
friend

December 7, 2017

Missing you as much today as the day we lost you thank you for all that you accomplished during your public service love you always

Denise
Sister

January 26, 2016

Remembering you and praying His best over your family on Police Memorial Week 2012.

We will keep our promise that our heroes live forever!

Chaplain Jeff Billingsley
Badges that Care, Oklahoma City OK

May 19, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 4th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, PPD, eow 4/24/05

December 7, 2011

Paypay Iknow you are watching over me and are with me everyday.

Lexie
grand daghter

May 29, 2011

Love & miss you more each day.

Josh
Son

May 27, 2011

I learned of the passing of Deputy LeBlanc today on the 97th SPS FB page, and am extremely saddened to learn of this.

I had the pleasure of serving beside Sgt LeBlanc at the 97th SPS Bravo-Flight back in '85-88 at Blytheville AFB, AR (Eaker).

Sgt LeBlanc was dedicated to the mission and his comrades in arms, from his time as a Master Surveillance and Control Facility Operator and later as a Security Controller for the unit. His continuous striving for Excellence was instrumental in the base being the success that it was.

From all the men and women of the 97th, we would like to extend our condolences to the family and colleagues. Sgt LeBlanc was a trainer, supervisor, leader, but most of all, he was a friend to many of us, and even though we fell out of contact as Military Folk sometimes do, his passing will leave us with an emptiness, that will never be replaced.

Thank You Deputy LeBlanc for your never-ending service to your Country and your Community.

Defensor Fortis (Defenders of the Force)

Dwayne and the rest of the 97th

Dwayne Newton, SSgt
97th SPS Blytheville AFB, AR (closed)

May 25, 2011

I'm honored to say that Paul LeBlanc was my father, although I didn't have him in my life nearly long enough he was the most amazing man I ever knew. The ache that is in my heart will never go away and that void will not be filled until I can see him again. I love you, Daddy and miss you everyday!

Amber LeBlanc
Daughter

August 9, 2010

Deputy Sheriff LeBlanc,
It has taken over two years, but you are finally being honored. I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of DeSoto County. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous

July 14, 2010

I met Paul LeBlanc exactly once.

While serving an arrest warrant, we located the suspect hiding under a bunk bed. The suspect refused to come out and had a few choice words for us. Paul took the bed apart with his feet which allowed the suspect to be taken into custody. Paul died later that morning.

You generally don't forget someone who makes a first impression like that.

RIP Brother

Lt Jason Mitchell
DeSoto County Sheriff's Department

June 13, 2010

I did not know Leblanc on a personal level, but he was a true professional. Leblanc assisted myself and the narcotics unit selflessly. No matter the time of the day or night, Leblanc responded to assist us with methamphetamine labs. He was a very dedicated individual that one could always depend on. He always had a smile on his face and if you needed to laugh he was your man.

The night before he passed during the U.S. Marshall round up I was on Leblanc's team. I remember one arrest warrant we served particularly where the suspect hid underneath a bunk bed. Leblanc assisted in clearing the wooden bed slats the suspect was hiding under in a manly fashion. Again he was always someone you could depend on.

Agent Danny Wilkey
DeSoto County Sheriffs Office

June 11, 2010

Thank you for your service Sir, may you forever RIP.

Lauren W.
Wife of a DeSoto County Officer

June 8, 2010

We are so proud and honored to have your name on the wall in DC and on the ODM Page. Paul you are truely missed and will never be forgotten...

Forever In Our Hearts;
Always On Our Minds

Ashley Erhardt
DeSoto County Sheriff's Dept

May 20, 2010