Proud

We want to say CONGRATULATIONS to Dave's dad, better known as "Poppy." Today he was given the Scott Matheson Award for his OUTSTANDING work in the law profession. (Sorry Dad, this is a very vague description?!? I guess we need more details!) Poppy served for many years as a juvenile court judge and he gave so much for the things he believed in. You are a great example, Dad, and we all love you!

This is a photo that was printed in the Deseret News about his retirement. Below is the article about his retirement in December of 2006.

Juvenile court judge hailed as he hangs up robes
By Sara IsraelsenDeseret Morning News
Published: December 16, 2006

PROVO — In his last speech from the bench, Judge Leslie D. Brown laughed and cried as he bid a fond farewell to the 4th District Juvenile Court System.
"I hope in some small way, the state and community that I love is a little bit better because I've been here," Brown said Friday afternoon.
Brown has served as a juvenile judge for 27 years, dealing with thousands of children in cases ranging from sexual abuse and drug use to happier subjects of adoptions.
In his retirement program at the Provo Juvenile Court at 2021 S. State in Provo, fellow juvenile-court judges and legal colleagues elaborated on Brown's contributions to the justice system as well as his humorous and good-natured additions to the courtroom.
"Well, I really have not looked forward to this day," said Judge L. Kent Bachman, who serves in the 2nd District Juvenile Court.
Bachman talked about their long history together, which began in the late '70s, when the juvenile court had only nine judges. Now there are 27.
"We had a good time," Bachman said. "We learned together and we ...learned from each other."
Speakers praised Brown's patience, institutional memory, fairness and respect.
Those who spoke also lovingly joked with their colleague and mentor, and some — including public defender and county commissioner-elect Gary Anderson — told embarrassing stories about their years of interaction.
Anderson recounted Brown's first appearance in a Vernal courtroom as a judge.
The bailiff entered to announce the Honorable Judge Brown, Brown took a few steps into the room, stepped on his judicial robes and fell flat on his face.
The audience laughed, and Brown nodded as he said, "It's true."
Others mentioned Brown's catch-phrases to attorneys, including, "This is a dead horse, when will you stop beating it?" and his memorable annual Christmas poems at the holiday party.
Colleagues presented Brown with scrapbooks containing notes and pictures, as well as an engraved watch. He also received a certificate of retirement with the promise of something additional on his next paycheck — a comment received with a hearty audience chuckle.
Utah Supreme Court Chief Justice Christine M. Durham lauded Brown for his work in the juvenile system.
The only two judges who have served on the bench longer than Brown are Durham and Bachman, said Judge Kay Lindsay, who also serves in 4th District Juvenile Court.
"A lot of people have come through this courtroom," Brown said. "I hope they felt they had been treated fairly, with dignity and with respect."