Leonard Wilbur Brand served in the U.S. Army for 19 years and 11 months. Leonard served during the years of the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
Deputy Sheriff Leonard Brand was shot and killed when he and another deputy responded to a domestic violence call at 5:15 p.m. When Deputy Brand and the New Site Chief of Police arrived at the home on Alabama 49 two miles north of New Site, a man opened fire as soon as they exited their patrol car. Despite trying to take cover behind the vehicle, Deputy Brand was mortally wounded. The New Site Chief was also shot, but recovered from his wounds. The suspect committed suicide later in the day. Deputy Brand was a United States Army veteran.
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In tribute
I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Deputy Sheriff Brand served with the Tallapoosa County Sheriff's Department.
Thank you for your service to the Dadeville community, and for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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