Deputy Lennard Michael Mc Namara
Born: Kobe, Japan 02/03/51
Died: Jamaica 04/02/01

Served in the United States Marine Corps 1970 - 1973
Rank of Corporal
MOS: 2531 Field Radio Operator
Served in Viet Nam 1971
Awarded:      National Defense Ribbon
                       Rifle Sharpshooter
                       Good Conduct Medal
                       Viet Nam Service Medal
Sustained a concussion from a hand grenade while serving his tour of duty in Viet Nam.

Joined the Sangamon County Sheriff's Department 1982.
Served in Uniform Patrol Division, 1st Shift
Voted Deputy of the Year by 1st Shift Patrol 1993
Member FOP Lodge #55
Appointed to the Sangamon County Tactical Response Unit 02/11/91
Appointed as Perimeter Team Leader
Served as Team Leader until 1998.
1998 Appointed Assistant Tactical Response Unit Commander where he served in that capacity until the time of his death.
While serving on the team, Deputy Mc Namara was awarded three (3) Unit Citations.