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John William Leonard

John Leonard Obituary

LEONARD
JOHN WILLIAM LEONARD (Age 30)

On April 7, 2007, of Washington, DC, he was an extraordinary son of Clarice D. Leonard and J. William Leonard of Avenue, MD. A fantastic big brother to Michael Leonard of Washington, DC, and Jessica Leonard of Avenue, MD. Soulmate and fiance to Alex Oprescu. Ever thoughful grandson and good friend to countless others. Although his life of 30 years was so very, very brief, his love for life allowed him to live with intensity unmatched by others in a normal life time. He was more than a good son, he was a good man. Visitation on Thursday, April 12 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. and from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. with prayers at 7 p.m. at the BRINSFIELD-ECHOLS FUNERAL HOME, 30195 Three Notch Rd., Charlotte Hall, MD. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Friday, April 13 at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 29119 Point Lookout Rd., Morganza, MD 20660. Interment to follow at St. Mary's Queen of Peace Cemetery, Mechanicsville, MD. Memorial contributions may be made to the John William Leonard Memorial Fund, c/o Bank of America, 28250 Three Notch Rd., Mechanicsville, MD 20659.

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Published by The Washington Post on Apr. 11, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
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21 Entries

Prebble Ramswell

May 8, 2007

I was so stunned and saddened to hear of John's passing. A friend and former colleague, I will never forget John sharing (with great pride!) the videos his brother sent him from the war. And though this is on a much lighter note, I also won't foget how excited he was when he bought this cool new toothbrush a couple years ago and it made his teeth so darned white! He was so excited about that!
I will miss you, John.

Hilda Decillis

April 18, 2007

Bill, Clarice - For more than 30 years I have loved you as friends and so, have shared happy and sad moments with you. May the love of our Blessed Mother, who shares your pain in the loss of a son, console you. You have much to be proud of. You are always in my prayers.

Shewanda Watkins

April 17, 2007

My condolences to the family and fiance. My heart is broken as i just heard of John's passing. He was a great and wonderful friend, and i am deeply sadden by our loss. I will never forget him and i will continue to celebrate his life.

Meredith Fuchs

April 16, 2007

Although I never knew John, I have had the opportunity to work with his father and I wish to extend my deepest condolences to the Leonard family. Please gain strength from your friends and community during this difficult time.

Sara Javad & Steve Essama

April 16, 2007

Our deepest sympathies go to the Leonard family, Alex Oprescu and everyone whose life was touched by John. John was such a nice, caring person. He was taken too soon from this Earth and will be greatly missed.

Stephen M. Bahr II

April 15, 2007

J.W. has left me with some very fond memories. He was a fantastic friend and a fine person to emulate. My thoughts and prayers are with all those whose life was touched by J.W.

Christine Kohlmeyer

April 14, 2007

My sincere condolences go out to the Leonard family. John was a great man and will be missed.

Jeff Zoeckler

April 13, 2007

I have great memories of traveling to distant places with John. I will always remember the laughs we shared over a few pints in europe or after a long day on the trail in Peru. He was a good friend and a great person.

maggie sklar

April 13, 2007

You were the best friend I ever had. We had a great time together and I will treasure those times. My life will never be complete knowing you can never now be a part of it as my friend. You made me a better person, and I will always be grateful. You had a quality about you that no one else I've known can emulate. You were such a genuine, kind, good person. I always thought you had a beautiful soul.

My heart is breaking for your family and your fiance.

Carla Reinisch

April 12, 2007

My deepest sympathy to the Leonard family, Alex Oprescu, and John's friends. He was truly a great guy who will be missed by many. I'm very glad I had the opportunity of meeting John and laughing at his stories.

Shelly Parker

April 12, 2007

John was wonderful to work with and he will be greatly missed.

Gina Bacchus

April 12, 2007

A friend and a coworker, I could rely on John for a laugh or a great conversation on any given day. He had a way of letting those who knew him really know him. John lived his life to its fullest, true to the people and things that mattered most to him. I pray for peace for John's family and loved ones. I am so very sorry for your loss.

Tara & Ben Brandt

April 11, 2007

JW was a caring and wonderful person. He was always so kind to everyone he encountered, the kind of guy who made you feel like an old friend from the moment you met. He will be missed more than words can say. Our prayers are with his dear family and fiancee. May you be comforted by your many wonderful memories of him.

Susan Bowman

April 11, 2007

John was truly an extraordinary person, and we miss him. I will always remember the view I normally got of him: quickly walking here or there doing whatever it was he supposed to be doing at the time, and always with a grin on his face.

Grant Barnes

April 11, 2007

My condolences to the entire family and friendship circle of John.

Roger Denk

April 11, 2007

I was deeply saddened to read of the passing of John William Leonard. I did not know John but know his father, a man of exceptional integrity and honesty, with whom I've had the pleasure of serving. Please know that I am sorry for your loss of this fine man in his early years, filled with so much promise, and grieve along with the Leonard family. Our prayers are with your family. God bless.

Chip Beard

April 11, 2007

He was a friend who loved life and laughed. He was a man who was not ashamed to cry. And he was my friend who laughed and cried with me. My deepest sympathies to John's family and fiance.

Joe Drumgoole

April 11, 2007

John,
You were the brother I never had. I will never forget you.

Love,
Joe

Daniel Roche

April 11, 2007

John was a friend as well as a colleague. I will miss sharing humorous stories on our childhoods, friends, snowboarding, and trips to Las Vegas. Please accept my wife's and mine condolences.

Joayn and Steve Bahr

April 11, 2007

Although he is John to many, he will always be JW to us. Thoughts of him brings many similes. From our first meeting in Brussesl, we knew JW was one heck of a great kid. The friendship he share with Tara and the kindness he always had for Jessica's buddy Stephen II, could never be forgotten. He was as sincere with adults as he was with his friends. He had that gift that made you feel special when he was talking with you...made you feel he really cared about you and what you had to say. He left a mark on this world and upon our hearts. He is one of those people you hope you can be like. I am better for having known and loved him. I will pray for him and to him. Our hearts are breaking while our memories are treasured. You have our love, Joayn and Steve

Dave Jarvis

April 10, 2007

To the Leonard Family,
You have my deepest and sincerest sympathy. John was a cherished colleague and friend who is dearly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you and Alex.

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