Thursday, May 14, 2009

A Note From Joyce Ledbetter, Wife of Captain John Ledbetter (Retired)

I know a lot of people view this site and that is why I am here.

If any of you remember/worked with retired Captain John Ledbetter,(31 yr DKPD veteran) he really needs all of your prayers right now. We just found out that he has cancer. It showed up in the bone in his arm, but it originated elsewhere in his body.

They are working now to figure out where. In the meantime, he will see an orthopedic oncologist from Emory early Tues morning.

I am asking for prayers for him and all of our family as we begin the mighty battle that so many others fight every day.

Keep up the good work, stay safe, and God bless you all.

Joyce Ledbetter,

Big John's wife.

A note from DeKalb Officers: Captain Ledbetter was one of the good guys when he worked here. Please keep him and his family in your thoughts and prayers.

15 comments:

Anonymous said...

Captain Ledbetter is a real man's man.He has gut's and smarts and will handle this like the man he is. He is tough and will pull through. Captain Ledbetter was a great guy to work for and there are not many like him. Hang in there John, you are in my prayers.

Anonymous said...

He is one of the best of the best when it came to police officers.
He made it a better place.

Tom Whittington said...

There may be only 2 or 3 officers who may know him left at the department. I'm proud to say I know him and respect him.
He was what made this department great. This is the caliber of what a real police officer is all about. He was fair and honest and loyal to all the officers he commanded. He made us one of the best police departments in the country.

Anonymous said...

Our prayers are with you, Captain!

Anonymous said...

Godspeed and best wishes for a complete recovery.

Anonymous said...

I don't him because I only worked for DKPD Administrative field for six years. I do believe in him and that he will survive.

Brogdon Wideman said...

enjoyed working for and around Capt Ledbetter. He is truly a person of great character and made DKPD a much better place to work. I am sure all that worked for DKPD during his time are praying for Him and His family.

Tom Pursley said...

I had the pleasure of working South Precinct under the leadership of Captain Ledbetter. He was a big part why South Precinct once was a diamond in the rough and our police department one of the best in the country. Officers dreaded being assigned to South Precinct, but once there, they never wanted to leave. His leadership led to the admiration of many. May God Bless him!

Anonymous said...

Was Capt. Ledbetter the retired guy that sent out the email county wide blistering good 'ole Vern for his ethics and leadership?

Anonymous said...

Stay strong Captain and get better.

Anonymous said...

No, that was Major Bolton...Ledbetter was too good for that

Anonymous said...

'Me prayers are out to Capt. Ledbetter, I am sure I must of met him, as I have met most of the county. I and most other county employees treasured Major Bolton's email exposing Vern as a crook. County morale peaked all of one day until Vern announced the mass firings at purchasing.

Anonymous said...

Captain Ledbetter would have told Vern to his face. Not to take anything away from Bolton.

Anonymous said...

John;
Our thoughts and prayers are with you . In 2005 I was diagnosed
with Lung Cancer With a 5% outlook of survival . I PUT MY LIFE IN God's hands ,along with prayers and Family . My Family will add you
and your Family too our prayers .

D.E.D.643

Andy Norris said...

I worked with Capt Ledbetter at South Pct. He is a great officer and leader and I agree with Tom W and Tom P. Good Ol' South Pct with Jimmy Pitts, Major Leverrete, Capt. Ledbetter, Rick, Lt. Stallworth, Hugh Combee and yes, Wild Bill O'Brien.....