Memorial Service for K-9 Leo
On Monday, March 4, hundreds turned out to pay respect to Leo, the Marion County Sheriff's Office K-9, killed in the line of duty. Leo's handler, Cpl. Justin Tortora, said Leo's sacrifice was the bravest thing he had ever seen in his life.
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I love the respect you give to your K9 colleagues. So sad you have lost Leo may he rest in peace . He was a hero
@user-sw7ze2cn3v
2 ай бұрын
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@diannekelly3319
2 ай бұрын
I was thinking the exact same thing ❤
@erikaavram8081
Ай бұрын
❤❤❤😂😂😂 danke fürs zeigen 🙏🙏🙏
@ayehtin1545
Ай бұрын
😢RIP leo
@user-fw6lm2bw5e
Ай бұрын
And me. Rest in Peace Leo. Who passed protecting the public and his partner 😢😢
It’s wonderful that US police treat their K9s as fellow officers. Well done Leo and those officers who showed such respect. ❤
I think this probably the most beautiful thing I have ever seen humans do for an animal 😭
These creatures dedicates their lives to protecting their handlers and the public from violent offenders. RIP LEO!
@Mckennacorbin
Ай бұрын
And unlike what some misinformed people seem to think, the K9’s love every single second of work. They are brave, loyal, and amazing! They should be protected by government to have medical care during their service and through their retirement years
I'm in absolute tears. So heartbreaking. What a brave pup.
@user-sw7ze2cn3v
2 ай бұрын
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There is no greater LOVE than to lay down your life for a friend 😢🐾💖 RIP LEO ...YOU'RE A TRUE HERO 🐾💖😊
@barbaraoesterritter7318
2 ай бұрын
How true.
Rest In Peace K - 9 Leo. You are a Hero!!!
@user-sw7ze2cn3v
2 ай бұрын
❤❤❤RIP
@user-dt5hi9su8j
2 ай бұрын
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ RIP 🪦
It made me cry because I lost my dog and he was a k-9. Rest in peace k-9 Leo.
@fatooshtkd
2 ай бұрын
I am so sorry for this pain.... He is safe now.... He has angels to watch over him...
The dogs also should be protected with Kevlar. They are to precious to loose them. RIP great dog Leo. 😢❤
REST IN PARADISE K9 Leo. Thank you and your partner for your service.🐾❤️💙
So sorry for the loss of K-9 Leo. Sending love & prayers to his handler, his family & his fellow officers. Thank you so much for your dedication & service. Death leaves a heartache no one Can heal. Love leaves a memory no one Can steal🕊🌈
@lindajack7969
2 ай бұрын
Beautifully stated. I pray Leo didn’t suffer. My heart and soul be with his handler. I’m 😢 so sorry. Play among the angels and rainbows Leo. May you find peace in your new home. Love and Hugs 🤗 ❤
@gloriaeller4328
2 ай бұрын
@@lindajack7969 tyvm
Running free across the rainbow bridge thank you pup
Breaks. Y heart that these lowlifes can shoot a beautiful working dog. RIP you beautiful man. You will be sorely missed.
@vickiesanford1272
Ай бұрын
Agree! 🙏😞🙏
R.I.P K9 LEO May you Run Free Over the Rainbow Bridge 🌈🌈🐾🐾 Thank you for your Service 💙💙🖤🖤 ...
Sadder than a person, they do their jobs with no complaints and this happens, beyond sad.❤
My sincerest condolences to Leo's handler, the handler's and Leo's family, the department and other handlers. So appreciative to see all the other handlers supporting Leo's family. Its hard to bring me to tears but this got me.
O can’t imagine how difficult it is for these officers 😢 Thank you for keeping us safe . I have a lot of respect for you all ❤
I’m always heartbroken 💔 when a K9 passes……. But with K9 Leo, it was especially difficult to digest, because there were updates of his conditions….that he was stable but critical……then out of the blue his passing…… I remember breaking down for him and his handler 🥲🥲🥲 As much as I’d like to have a loyal dog with me that I’ll love and care for as long as it lives, there are too many reminders of how I’d never be able to recover its loss. K9 Leo, you were a Brave Boy. You’re now with God and can now run free and have as many toys and treats as your pure heart desires. We will miss you on this earth, but I’m sure you’ll see us one day. Be well and rest well, the Goodest of Boys 🙏🙏🙏
@fatooshtkd
2 ай бұрын
Very well said....
Sadness overload. So so sorry for the loss the community endured.
What a beautiful tribute may leo forever live in heavenly peace
I’m crying. This hurts. Rest in Perfection….Rest in Power….Rest in Peace, K-9 Leo. 🚔👮🏻🐕
Thank you for your service Leo. 😢
RIP LEO. From New Zealand ❤
Thank you Leo for your service.❤
@dant-h-fp9qe
2 ай бұрын
thank Uou Keo for Your service
@mokooh3280
2 ай бұрын
they are not leo they are weapons
God bless K9 Leo. The heartfelt expression of love and respect for K9 Leo is fully evident as both an officer, co-worker and companion. "Good Dog, Leo!" You will be sorely missed and forever remembered for your bravery.
So sorry for your loss.
This was so heartbreaking, god bless all our peace officers.
RIP K-9 Officer Leo. Thank you for your outstanding service. God bless you.
Rest In Peace Sweet Angel, Thank you for your service.
God takes pure souls straight to his heart. Rest in his arms,Leo.
Rest in peace, K-9 Leo.😔 Thank you for your service.❤️
Rest in peace, K9 Leo. Godspeed.
RIP Leo. You were a hero and I know you will not be forgotten. You are a beautiful angel now.
This breaks my heart 😪Thank you for your service Leo
My thoughts are with both of K9 Leo's families - the SO and the Tortoras. It is a terrible loss to both.
Leo earned all of this and more. Sleep peacefully, sweet Leo. You were more a hero than most humans. May you always be remembered for your service. And thank you officers for giving him the service he deserved. 🥺🥺
Its really amazing how animals can touch our lives in many ways and to be able to hour them in this beautiful way is truly touching . I lost my shitz su on the same day leo passed away. R.I.P leo and all the fur babies that passed ❤
@user-ih9xq7tv5z
2 ай бұрын
Sorry for your losses losses praying for you
@user-ih9xq7tv5z
2 ай бұрын
Was the dog buried in a cemetery so we can send flowers 🌺🌺🌹🌹🌹 rip
Rest in piece officer❤😢
God bless Leo's partner and family! Leo and Justin are true heroes. 😢❤
THEY'RE HEROS,TOO AND THEY DESERVE OUR RESPECT. R.I.P LEO.
❤😢❤😢❤😢❤😢❤😢 Rest In Peace K9 Leo and continue to watch over your family.
R.I.P. Hero , tears from Italy
My respect to the force for honoring Leo's memory. Respect from South Africa
Thank you for your courage Leo
Oh no k9 Leo Thank you for your service.🐕🦺🐾💗.You will be greatly missed sweetheart. GODSPEED 🐕🦺🙏🌈🥰
😢❤🤍💙 Thank you for your service Officer Leo. 🙏 R.I.P.
Rest In Peace K9 Leo you will never be forgotten.😥🙏💔
R.I.P. K9 officer Leo and THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE! 😢❤
How sad, beautiful loyal creatures ❤
@user-tv1fd9sm9e
2 ай бұрын
Самые преданные, неподкупные, верные-собаки!!! Лео заслужил почести!!!Пусть покоится с миром...🐕💞
My deepest❤😢😢. Condolences.
Rip 😢😢😢😢🕊🌈⭐⭐very Beautiful Beautiful Beautiful. 9 leo,what a great pup...😢😢😢😢 From. Pakistan
Thank you precious Leo for your service
Rest in peace k9 Leo😢😢😢
I know Leo that when you crossed over the rainbow bridge your fellow k-9s were there to welcome you 😢thank you for your service and sacrifice!
Prayers for the family and friends thank you for your services Leo may you RIP 😢✌️🙏
Bless you Leo you are a Hero.🙏🙏🙏
My condolences to the survivors and family of Leo.
omg Im in tears
This is exactly how we should treat our fellow animals who are no different to us, and im so glad to see the same level of respect given to this police dog. Its so beautiful to see himans give him such a send off❤❤❤
What a beautiful portrait/picture of Leo! Thank you for doing this for your fellow officer, Leo!!! 💕🙏🏼💕 RIP our furry friend and protector! Prayers for Justin and his family! It’s so hard to lose our buddy!
It’s a wonderful thing that you’ve done for K9 Leo. I can’t believe that he was honored on my late husband (Leo’s) 76th birthday…well done, K9Leo❤️🙏🌹
Few know the bond between a K9 and handler. They trust each other to keep them safe. Sometimes one or both pays the ultimate price
Rip
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So sorry for your loss. He's beautiful.
Rest in peace k 9 leo
Thank you Leo for your service to your community, your handler and your family!
Thank you all for your service.
I'm still crying.. such a beautiful ceremony to a beautiful soul!.. thank you for sharing it with us!
Rest in peace sweetie you will always be with us no matter what even if you are not here
Leo deserves the best ,he gave his life . To fight evil on the streets . Love animals . They are sprecious ,loving loyal honest good good souls .their souls are pure . God bless you Leo rest in peace . Your in heaven with god now . Where you truly belong . Love you Leo .
😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 May Leo Rest In Peace From South Africa
So sorry for loss. Rest in peace K9 Leo. You are a real true hero Leo.
Thank you for sharing the memorial/ service for Leo. May God comfort each of you.
The most precious thing I ever saw. I cried like a baby for this wonderful creature. I don’t see how the handler will ever go back to work. Thank you K9 Leo for your loyal service my prayer are with you all.
So sorry for your loss and thank you for your service
Thank you for your service
Tyvm for your service Leo rest in peace
I am so very sorry for your loss 💔
So sorry for your loss. I'm sure K-9 Leo was the best. Sending prayers out to his family and friends.
How sad Deepest condolences to Leo’s family 💔💔
What a beautiful thing to do to honor your best friend in the line of service my heart goes out to you and the officers who new this beautiful animal
Rest in Peace Leo. We’ll take it from here.
Rip ❤️ hugs to you sweet boy and thank you for your service
I never knew they did this for their dogs. How amazing is that. These dogs just love to work and protect, such wonderful animals.
Thank you Leo for your service!!! my you Rest In Peace!!!! my condolences to all the families and little children involved!!!
Leo you are amazing .thank you and you may rest in peace.
😢🙏🐕❤ Thank you
Leo must have been a very well trained and brave police dog to sacrifice himself and give up his life to save and protect the other k-9's and officer's. And I really hope whoever that horrible criminal was that shot him goes to prison for the rest of his life or any other bad place because NOBODY should ever treat anyone so terribly like that. Dog, Human, ect. Because in the end, that dog is a TRUE HERO. Rest in peace, Leo. You will be missed forever. Rest easy up there in doggy heaven. ❤😔
Such a lovely, smart dog
😢 love & prayers sent.
Rest in peace, Officer K9 Leo Thank you for your service. You will be forever missed
I'm am cryng all the time. Good bye Leo. Thank you for your service.
K-9 Leo.... Thank you for your service..... I am so sorry for the family of Justin Tortora.... Please know Leo is safe now.... in the arms of the angels.... May the good Lord continue to protect you and your family... My heart breaks..... sending much love and hugs from Brooklyn... God bless you all.......
Rest in peace sweetie and thank you for your service.💔
I'm very sorry for there loss of a fellow officer 😢💔
Ty for your service. RIP
Respekt.. 😢Ein Partner, ein Freund, ein Hund gibt immer alles, ohne zu zögern. Leo R. I. P.
Diese Wertschätzung ist wunderbar
Not sure why I torment myself watching these memorials. It's because I respect and love them so much I guess