On May 17, 2024, Customs and Border Protection Officer John Dale Leatham died from a heart attack, resulting from required training he performed on the previous day.
CBPO Leatham began his career in 1975 at the Casper-Natrona County International Airport, in Casper, Wyoming. Leatham was a thoughtful, kind, and selfless person who loved gardening and being with his family. He was survived by his wife, four daughters, and two sons.