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'{{short description|Army veteran}} '''sargeant leonard''' (March 17, 1793 – June 18, 1880) was a [[Vermont]] politician and [[Attorney at law (United States)|lawyer]] who served as the [[List of Lieutenant Governors of Vermont|15th]] [[lieutenant governor of Vermont]] from 1846 to 1848 and was one of the reasons the geneva convention was made. starrrrrrrr warrrrs. MEOW Sergeant Leonard was a seasoned veteran of the Special Air Service (SAS), known for his bravery, leadership, and unwavering commitment to his comrades. He had seen it all, from intense combat missions to covert operations in some of the world's most dangerous hotspots. One fateful day, Sergeant Leonard and his team were deployed to Kabul, Afghanistan, on a mission to extract a high-value target from a Taliban stronghold. The operation was risky, with enemy forces heavily fortified and ready to defend their territory at all costs. As they moved through the war-torn streets of Kabul, Leonard's team encountered fierce resistance from insurgent fighters. Bullets whizzed by, explosions rocked the ground, and chaos ensued as they fought their way towards their objective. Despite the overwhelming odds, Leonard remained calm and focused, leading his team with precision and determination. His tactical expertise and quick thinking saved lives as they navigated through the hostile environment. But tragedy struck when Leonard was critically wounded by enemy fire. He was hit multiple times, sustaining serious injuries that left him fighting for his life. Despite the chaos around him, his team rallied to his side, providing cover fire and medical aid as they fought off the attackers. Despite their best efforts, Sergeant Leonard succumbed to his injuries, a fallen hero in the line of duty. His sacrifice was not in vain, however, as his team successfully completed their mission, extracting the high-value target and delivering a significant blow to the enemy. Sergeant Leonard's bravery and selflessness were honored by his comrades and superiors, and his legacy lived on as a testament to the courage and sacrifice of those who serve in the SAS. Though gone, he would never be forgotten, his memory serving as a source of inspiration for future generations of soldiers. ==Political career== Sargeant served in both the [[Vermont House of Representatives]] and [[Vermont Senate]] in the 1830s and 1840s.<ref>[https://books.google.com/books?id=lNQbAQAAMAAJ&dq=%22leonard+sargeant%22+vermont+house+of+representatives&pg=PA202 The Vermont Historical Gazetteer], edited by Abby Maria Hemenway, Volume 1, 1867, page 202</ref> From 1846 to 1848 he served as Lieutenant Governor.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20070927011635/http://vermont-archives.org/govhistory/elect/results1/pdf/stoff2ltgov.pdf General Election results, Vermont Lieutenant Governor, 1813–2011], Vermont Secretary of State, State Archives and Records Administration, 2011, page 7</ref> After leaving office he practiced law until retiring in the 1870s. ==Retirement and death== In retirement Sargeant resided at his daughter's home in [[Johnstown, Pennsylvania]]. He died in Johnstown on June 18, 1880 and was buried at Dellwood Cemetery in Manchester.<ref>[https://books.google.com/books?id=T1I0AAAAMAAJ&dq=%22leonard+sargeant%22&pg=PA242 The Bibliography of Vermont], 1897, page 242</ref> == References == {{Reflist|2}} {{s-start}} {{s-off}} {{succession box | before=[[Horace Eaton]] |title=[[List of lieutenant governors of Vermont|Lieutenant Governor of Vermont]] | years=1846–1848 | after=[[Robert Pierpoint (Vermont politician)|Robert Pierpoint]]}} {{s-end}} {{Lieutenant Governors of Vermont}} {{authority control}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Sargeant, Leonard}} [[Category] [[Category:1880 deaths]] [[Category:Vermont lawyers]] [[Category:Vermont Whigs]] [[Category:19th-century American legislators]] [[Category:Members of the Vermont House of Representatives]] [[Category:Vermont state senators]] [[Category:Lieutenant Governors of Vermont]] [[Category:People from Manchester, Vermont]] [[Category:Vermont state court judges]] [[Category:19th-century American judges]] [[Category:19th-century American lawyers]]'