Hawthorne Police Department, California
End of Watch Monday, July 8, 2013
Add to My HeroesLeonard Robert Luna, Jr.
Sergeant Leonard Luna was killed in a motorcycle accident on I-105, near Long Beach Boulevard in Lynwood, while en route to pickup his issued motorcycle from the repair shop in Long Beach.
Another vehicle struck his motorcycle, causing him to suffer serious injuries. He was transported to St. Francis Medical Center where he succumbed to his injuries.
Sergeant Luna had served with the Hawthorne Police Department for 10 years and served as the agency's Traffic Bureau commander. He is survived by his parents and brother.
Bio
- Age 42
- Tour 10 years
- Badge 328
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 135 ReflectionsFather God, You are always faithful and quick to show mercy. Our Brother-In-Blue, Sergeant Leonard Robert Luna, Jr., of the Hawthorne CA Police Department, was suddenly and violently taken from us; in a police motorcycle crash in the Line-of-Duty. Come swiftly to his aid, have mercy on him, and comfort his family, friends, and comrades by the power and protection of the Cross. I ask this through the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ, and by His Authority, I pray. Amen.
Please find Encouragement, Comfort, Support, and Hope from God's Word:
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.”
[Matthew 5:9 ESV];
"Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me." [Psalm 23:4 ESV];
"Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends."
[John 15:13 ESV];
"Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted." [Matthew 5:4 ESV];
"And he [Jesus] said to him, "Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise." [Luke 23:43 ESV], and;
"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life." [John 3:16 ESV].
Chaplain Steven R. Closs, DDiv., NCCA, NACM
Ordained/Licensed Independent CGOM Clergy No. 36526
The Badge 183 Peacemakers Prayer Ministry
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