United States Department of Veterans Affairs Police Services, U.S. Government
End of Watch Friday, November 14, 2014
Add to My HeroesRonald A. Leisure
Police Officer Ronald Leisure suffered a fatal heart attack while conducting a foot patrol of the VA Medical Center in Livermore, California, at approximately 11:15 am.
He was conducting checks of the large complex when he suddenly collapsed. Medical staff immediately initiated lifesaving measures but were unable to resuscitate him.
Officer Leisure was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War and had served with the Department of Veterans Affairs Police for 15 years. He is survived by an adult daughter.
Bio
- Age 66
- Tour 15 years
- Badge 3622
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
- Location California
Most Recent Reflection
View all 146 ReflectionsOfficer Leisure,
On today, the 10th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but also when you served with the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish t extend my deepest sympathy.
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