It has been a year now since Leo has left us but spiritually he lives with us. I have had the pleasure to work with Leo on many projects, including the BASA MIPs of which we couldn't get there without Leo's support. I have much respect for Leo and definitely miss our "maintenance philosophical" discussions throughout our FAA careers. Leo is a principled man of utmost integrity and we miss him. Thank you ARSA for the Leo Weston award to honor Leo's great contributions to global aviation safety. All the best Leo

Leo, a true professional, family man,  and great friend.  He and I both hail from the City of Brotherly Love, but attended rival high schools.  His school's mascot was the Falcon.  So:
"With a Smile on the Lips and a Tear in the Eye
We see Leo, like a Falcon, onto Heaven Fly
Then Bow our Heads, and Bid a very sad Goodbye"
  
Frank Herron, UHC Docent

Leo was a friend and mentor to me when I came to the Aircraft Maintenance Division in FAA Headquarters. He was a wealth of information that I could rely on and was always willing to "jump right in" and help. More than his knowledge and experience, I appreciated his friendship. 
May God have mercy on his soul and bring peace to his grieving family and friends.
David Cann

As a fellow Docent, I marveled at Leo’s connection with children.  He was great at school tours and I enjoyed listening to him and seeing the children’s reaction to what they were hearing.  He will be missed.  

Leo was a man of few words, a good man, whose living spoke volumes concerning the respect and goodwill he had toward all people.  I offer my condolences to his family and friends.                         

To the best photo bomber ever!!
We are so lucky that you came into our lives and made our mama so happy!  
We will miss you very much and continue to share a Heineken in your honor whenever possible (except Washington/Eagles games :)
Rest in Peace Leo!
Love the youngest Kimi d!

Our wonderful Leo was such a beautiful addition to our family and we thank him for all the years of love that he has given to our Mom and our family over the last 18 years.  It was such a blessing having you in our lives and we will truly miss you!  

Love Peter, Lisa, Chad, Devon & Taylor Adams.  

As a fellow Tuesday docent with Leo for ten years, I learned quickly to respect his knowledge especially when it came to engines.  More than that, Leo was a truly nice guy and respected by all. I think I will remember Leo best because of his willingness to do "school tours". He really liked taking a group of elementary grade school kids out on a tour.  The kids loved him -- sort of like a "granddad".
Jim P


Leo was one of the first people I met when first joining FAA in summer 1973.  Even as a straight-out-of-college kid I INSTANTLY could tell that here was a guy who what he said you could take to the bank.  Even (or maybe especially) if it was not what you were hoping to hear.

God bless him & his family now, just as God blessed us who had a chance to know & learn from him.  A gentleman & a professional & certainly an example for when I was a new entrant into "the business".

I met Leo 10 years ago at Udvar Hazy Center when I started as a new Docent.   As a stranger and new comer,  Leo's trademark smile made me feel welcome.  He helped me to get up to speed especially with the engines.  Regardless of situations, Leo kept his cool and I can still see his smile coming all the way deep inside.   I shall miss him very much. Rest in peace Leo. 

He's always been Leo the Great to me, for good reason. He and my beloved friend Bernadette are perfect for each other. So grateful to have known and loved Leo. I have no doubt we'll all see him again. Deepest condolences to all who know and love him, and you couldn't know Leo without loving him...

Leo was a docent on my Tuesday team at the Smithsonian Institution, National Air and Space Museum, Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center. With his long career in aircraft maintenance he was our engine expert. Whenever a visitor had a question about aircraft engines, we knew Leo would have the answer.

Among his many professional awards I think he was proudest of receiving the FAA Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award, “For dedicated service, …to further the cause of aviation safety.”
However, I was particularly impressed when I learned that the Aeronautical Repair Station Association (ARSA) created the Leo Weston Award for Excellence in Service to Aviation Safety and made Leo the first recipient. You have to be pretty remarkable to have your professional peers name their national award in your honor.

He will be missed by all,
Steve Reynolds
Udvar-Hazy Center, Tuesday Lead Docent
& Docent Council Chairperson


LEO was a great Tuesday docent and very knowledgeable on engines...


I was always impressed with hi practical  knowledge 

OBITUARY

Leo J. Weston

August 21, 1928 – November 28, 2020

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