CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF AN INCREDIBLE MAN
MR. LEONARD "SARGE" MCKINNON
WHEREAS, Mr. Leonard "Sarge" McKinnon was called home by the Great I AM on Sunday, September 29, 2019. Mr. McKinnon was a man of tremendous faith and undeniable integrity. He served faithfully as President of the 1300 West 97lh Place Block Club and consistently advocated for the needs of his community. Mr. McKinnon was a true gentleman; he walked in undeniable integrity, and fought relentlessly for equitable fairness for people without an utter complaint; and -
WHEREAS, some people will remember Mr. Leonard "Sarge" McKinnon for his mouthwatering entrees and delicious desserts that would put some of Chicago's finest restaurants immediately out of business. Other people will reflect on the days he shared intense words of wisdom with young men on street corners, assisted an elderly person up the stairs with their groceries or even shoveled the snow in front of several neighbors' homes. Sarge knew how to take the bull by the horns in any community and create a safe place for all to live and enjoy. Truly, Mr. Leonard "Sarge" McKinnon lifestyle emulated a man after God's.own heart; and
WHEREAS, there are so many wonderful things that we can expound upon regarding the life of this gracious man, note, Mr. Leonard "Sarge" McKinnon fought a good fight. He lived by faith and not by sight. He was a warrior and leader to the very end. No matter the trials and tribulations he faced Mr. Leonard "Sarge" McKinnon believed that positive change would come to those that persevere through it all. Mr. Leonard "Sarge" McKinnon was my constituent. Today, I am beyond grateful for our time of interaction and deep-thought out conversations; and
WHEREAS, as we wipe tears from our eyes, let us not say good-bye but instead let us hold close to our hearts that one day, if we live right before our Heavenly Father, there's a day that we will be caught up in the air and meet our dear friend, Mr. Leonard "Sarge" McKinnon agai...
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