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Biography
Captain Jonathan Lehto served with the Nashua Police Department for 20 years, 5 months, and 19 days. He loved his job because it was more than just a job. It was an opportunity to make a difference and be the person he wanted to be. He was kind, honest, and above all fair. He didn’t just do his job, he was his job. Jon was a humble overachiever. He attended Boston University and was a diehard supporter of the BU hockey team. After receiving his BA in 1994, he wasn’t ready to leave Boston University or the city he called home. He continued his education, receiving his Juris Doctor from Boston University School of Law in 1997. Practicing law wasn’t quite as exciting or fulfilling as he’d hoped and in 1999, Jonathan found his true calling as he became a police officer with the Nashua Police Department. Jonathan spent several years in the Detective Bureau handing juvenile related matters, sexual assault investigations, and other complex cases. His leadership, knowledge, and demeanor earned him many promotions. When he transferred into the Legal Bureau he quickly became a respected police prosecutor with a reputation as someone who was easy to work with. He displayed an exceptional work ethic. Throughout his impressive career, his time as a member of SWAT meant more to him than anything. Jonathan received two Commendation Bars for Distinguished Unit Action, an employee recognition award, and Exchange Club Office of the Year. His most notable recognition was the Dr. Roger M. Fossom Award from the NH Attorney General’s Task Force on Child Abuse and Neglect, which honors individuals who have made an outstanding commitment to collaborative multidisciplinary efforts to improve services to children affected by abuse and neglect in New Hampshire. An avid runner and Disney fan, Jon had a heart of gold. He was quiet, observant, and had the best smile. We will continue to honor his memory by talking about him, sharing his story, and keeping him alive in our hearts.
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Officer Jonathan Lehto served with the Nashua Police Department.
Thank you for your service. We will always remember your sacrifice.
You belong on this wall. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Suicide
Nashua Police Department has lost 5 officers; 1 of them lost to suicide.
Jonathan is one of 3 officers lost to suicide in NH, 5.1% of the 59 remembered there.
Jonathan is one of 190 officers lost to suicide in the United States, 0.7% of the 27,552 remembered there.
Jonathan is one of 256 officers lost to suicide worldwide, 0.8% of the 34,103 remembered here.
34,103 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2019, 25 officers in the United States were lost to suicide, more than in any other year.
In 2019, 26 officers worldwide were lost to suicide, more than in any other year.
Who
Jonathan was 47. Of the 146 lost to suicide in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 36 and 50; the middle age was 43.
Jonathan was 47. Of the 209 lost to suicide worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 35 and 48; the middle age was 42.
When
September holds 6.8% of these deaths in the United States; June holds the most, 12.6%. Mondays: 15.8%.
September holds 8.2% of these deaths worldwide; May holds the most, 11.7%. Mondays: 16%.
How
Suicide deaths account for 20% of all 5 deaths at Nashua Police Department, the 3rd most common cause.
Suicide deaths account for 5.1% of all 59 deaths in NH, the 4th most common cause.
Suicide deaths account for 0.7% of all 27,552 deaths in the United States, the 5th most common cause.
Suicide deaths account for 0.8% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the 6th most common cause.
His people
Nashua Police Department has 5 officers remembered here, Jonathan among them.
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