I was very sorry to see that the wonderful gentleman I knew as Mr. Leonard had passed away. I grew up on Squires Street, across and a little down from their home. I will always remember the time when, while learning to drive, I received a special standard-transmission lesson in a 1970s Porsche 911. After I returned, Mr. Leonard knocked on the door and excitedly asked my dad if he was looking into buying a Porsche: he had several contacts who could offer a good deal. My dad sadly did not buy me a Porsche, but we all had a great laugh. I feel that was a great example of the kind of person Mr. Leonard was: friendly, outgoing, and always willing to help a neighbour. He paid attention to the goings-on around the street, and was happy to say hello whenever I saw him.
