Rupert A. Leonard Jr.

It's good to see so many people acknowledging the life of Rupert Leonard. Rupert was a schoolboy track legend in Massachusetts and New England. The color of his skin did not matter to any of us. The effort that he put into his sport caused us all to really admire him and many black track athlets sought to emulate Rupert. He was astounding and memorable

Rupert elevated every track meet at White Stadium.... You knew he was on his way to a great finish... the crowd loved him.... He made it exciting for all us and it appears that he lived his life the same way.. always a champion. We had a few common friends back then... It has been a while Rest in Peace.

So sad to come across this obituary for Rupert. Whilst he was in Glasgow in 1995 as a Boston PD Officer on an exchange programme with Strathclyde Police (Scotland) he came to my assistance whilst I was my driving my taxi. He single-handedly disarmed my attacker who was attacking me with a twelve inch butchers knife and carried out an arrest assisted by Police Officer Peter McDonald (Strathclyde Police). I will always be eternally grateful for Rupert and Peter for being my guardian angels that...

Condolences to the Leonard family. "Ricky" was one of my big brothers from JP and his mother was a close friend of my mother. Job well done. Rest in peace.

Rupert I will never forget you. We were part of the J.P. Family back in the day and memories live forever. RIP As you live in the Garden of Eternal Paradise. I will pray for you as well as for your Family..#alwaysJ.P.strong

RUPE!RUPE! was the first name I heard a crowd cheer,I used to think you ran at the back of the pack so you could make those dramatic finishes at the end.you will never be forgotten my brother,condolences and prayers to the Leonard family.Omar will be missed

The Paris family of Brockton Massachusetts and Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada sends their deepest sympathy to the entire Leonard family. Our thoughts are with you during this time of sorrow, along with our wishes that the memories of Rupert " Omar " Leonard bring you peace, strength and comfort. God please bless the Leonard Family and touch them with Your healing hands. Please mend their broken hearts Lord and give the Leonard family assurance that their sorry is not without hope. Omar we will...

The Pierre family loves and will miss Omar. An inspirational man and friend.

Rupert will be remembered fondly by many of us who grew up in Roxbury. Prayers and wishes for comfort are sent to the family.