“The family intends to preserve the memory of Leonel in many ways which will serve our community, our Commonwealth, and indeed our country,” Sheff said. “We are proud that a new national pipeline safety bill has recently been named after this wonderful young man.”

In addition, Sheff said, his firm will establish “a scholarship fund in order to encourage fire and explosion prevention in the future, as well as public safety. And we will continue to work with the Rondons in order to maintain a safe environment for all of us and for all of our loved ones.”