Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Leonard Floyd was my great uncle. I never had the privilege of meeting the man, but everyone that I have spoken to said he was like Andy Taylor on Mayberry. I had the privilege of working with the man that was his shooter. If ever a man truly attempted to make amends, he did. Until his dying day the young shooter would weep at the thought of what happened that day. His family went on to write a book about the way thing transpired on that day. It is really a sad story all the way around. I can tell you that there is no doubt in my mind that the young man that shot Uncle Leonard, is enjoying the same Heaven as him. Even as my Aunt Opal was on her death bed, she made sure that the man knew that she felt no ill will towards him. Forgiveness is a great thing.

Justin Coppett
Great Nephew of Leonard Floyd

March 24, 2024

Rest in peace Chief of Police Floyd.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 8, 2023

Thank you for your service and please know that your sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren. Rest in peace always.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

May 17, 2021

My father D. Wayne Gore operated the funeral home next door to police station and heard the police car come in from the incident. He got dressed and carried Washington Bennett and Deputy James Lang to Gadsden Holy Name of Jesus Hospital. Mr. Brad Sackton (taxi driver) rode in ambulance with them.
My Dad 93 yrs old tells this story often nowadays. 3/15/21. JoeGore

Private Citizen
First Hand Report

March 15, 2021

Chief, you are not forgotten.

Supt. Talmadge Butler
Ala Dept of Conservation

December 9, 2016

Time may have passed but you are not forgotten. I believe as long as someone remembers you or speaks your name, you are still with us.
Thank you for your heroism.
God Bless

Detention Officer A.Zambito
Texas

May 17, 2015

Thank you for your service and for helping to make America a safer place.

Deputy Brian Jones
Boulder County Sheriff's Office, CO

January 20, 2013

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 61rst 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 who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

May 18, 2012

On the anniversary of his death, we pause to honor and remember Chief Floyd and acknowledge the ultimate sacrifice he paid.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to his survivors.

May he never be forgotten.

Major D.W. Warren
Montgomery Police Dept. - Montgomery, AL

May 17, 2007

Rest in Peace, Chief Floyd. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

October 22, 2006

Rest in peace Brother Leonard, you are a true hero and will never be forgotten.

Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 7/15/73

May 17, 2004