Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Lord Jesus, as we watch America’s Peace Officers succumb to the wicked and evil in this world, Shot and Killed in the Line-of-Duty, it becomes difficult for us to pick up and move forward. Our communities are on the brink of exploding with tension. In light of the peace officers who are no longer with us, I pray for endurance for our communities and law enforcement agencies. Carry us through this time of strife, that through our struggles, our bonds may grow even more unbreakable. In Your mighty and holy name, I pray. Amen.

Holy Scriptures on Law Enforcement’s Mission:

“For the policeman [peace officer] does not frighten people who are doing right; but those doing evil will always fear him. So if you don’t want to be afraid, keep the laws and you will get along well. The policeman [peace officer] is sent by God to help you. But if you are doing something wrong, of course you should be afraid, for he [the peace officer] will have you punished. He [the peace officer] is sent by God for that very purpose. Obey the laws, then, for two reasons: first, to keep from being punished, and second, just because you know you should.” [Romans 13:3-5 TLB]

[Jesus Said,] “Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.” [John 15:13 ESV]

And he [Jesus] said to him, “Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in paradise.” [Luke 23:43 ESV]

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons [children] of God.” [Matthew 5:9 ESV]

“And I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?” Then I said, “Here am I! Send me.” [Isaiah 6:8 ESV]

Chaplain Steven R. Closs, DDiv, MSBS, NCCA, FCPO-USA
Ordained Christian Global Outreach Minister No. 36526
The Badge 183 Peacemakers Prayer Ministry

January 12, 2024

This was a sad day for our City..

Antonio White

June 15, 2023

Rest In Peace brother.. Always remembered!!

Judge /Magistrate/SCTeooper Sheridan Lyn
Judicial

October 23, 2022

Always remembered brother .

Judge /Magistrate Sheridan (Danny) Lynn
Former S.C. Highway Patrol

October 23, 2021

Deputy Paugh had pulled me over about six months before this. I had worked overnight at the JMS BURN CENTER, at DOCTOR’s HOSPITAL. We had a real busy night and it was about 9 AM when I clocked out. That made a 14 hour night. I had also ran an errand for my wife and I had turned onto Gordon Highway from Dyes Parkway. The closest way home was to go through Fort Gordon. But I was carrying conceal in my truck, and so I couldn’t go on post. I wasn’t paying attention, and accelerated to about 75 miles an hour. Then there he was with his Police Motorcycle pointed right at me. I slowed down, but it was too late. He had me. Pulled me over and approached the vehicle. License and registration please, any fire arms. Gave him my license and registration, said yes to firearms then said I’m getting it and showing it and gave him my permit to carry card. Unloaded my Glock and showed him. Then he noticed the 82nd Airborne sticker on my back window. He said”is this your 201 File.” I said not exactly Sir. I was in 6 PSYOP, JFK CENTER FOR MILITARY ASSISTANCE, 3RD ARMORED DIVISION, PUSHED TROOPS AT FORT SAM HOUSTON, AND A COMBAT MEDIC INSTRUCTOR. PLUS 1/508 PARACHUTE INFANTRY REGIMENT. He asked why I was going so fast, explained I was tired, and lost attention Sir. He he understood and was in also. He said this is a verbal warning. I said I really appreciate that Sir. DEPUTY PAUGH WAS A GOOD PERSON, AND A CREDIT TO HIMSELF, THIS COUNTY, AND HIS COUNTRY. GOD BLESS YOU SIR. I KNOW YOU ARE AT GOD’S SIDE.

SFC LAWRENCE MAY USA RETIRED
US ARMY RETIRED

March 22, 2021

Always remembered brother

Judge / Magistrate Sheridan Lynn
SC Highway Patrol (retired)

October 23, 2020

I sit here almost 10 years after you pass and miss you. Everyone who knew you misses you. I promise, you will never be forgotten.

Jessica
Aiken county sheriff's department and long time friend

October 14, 2020

I never knew you sir, but I think about you often. I always wanted to be a Law Enforcement Officer, I was in the National Guard reclassing at Ft Gordon when you were taken from this world. A soldier living on my floor took your life, and then his own. He was supposed to go out with us that night, and you were supposed to go home. It still sickens me to think about that night. Driving back to base I saw a blue wave of lights like id never seen before. It was your brothers. I took up a career in Corrections, and I think about the type of Officer you were. To stop to try and help a disabled vehicle. Just doing the right thing. I try and live to that level myself, and its a shame that I can Never let my guard down because your always in the back of my kind. I guess i feel like your watching over me, yet we never even met. God speed, we will take it from here.

CO Perenzin, Matthew
MA. DEPT. OF CORRECTIONS

August 4, 2020

Rest in peace Deputy Sheriff Paugh.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 25, 2019

Always remembered brother!

Judge /retired SC Trooper Danny Lynn
Aiken County, SC

October 23, 2018

I’m sad

T-3
Officer

September 30, 2018

John 5:28, 29 - "Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out". I pray that everyone can find peace in knowing that we will see this officer as well as many others again in Paradise soon. Until then, please accept my condolences.

A.W. Montgomery
Concerned Citizen

September 20, 2018

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

November 3, 2017

Rest In Peace brother. Prayers to your family and your department.

Judge /retired SC Trooper Danny Lynn
Aiken County, SC

October 23, 2017

Continue to rest well my brother.

Lieutenant Ray Flores
NYPD (retired)

October 23, 2017

Rest in PEACE MY brother.

N.Y.P.D. Lt. Ray Flores (Ret.)

October 23, 2016

JD,

I never officially knew you. But you would never know it. My dad always spoke extremely highly of you. It broke my heart hearing what happened to you that night. To this day I think about you. Every officer I see I make sure I tell them to have a good day and be safe. And every time I see one of you stickers you can bet I take a moment, lay my hand over it, and say a prayer for you, your family, your son, and your friends. We miss you JD. You can rest easy brother. We got it from here.

Sgt Ginger Crosby
GA Dept of Corrections/Child of a Friend

March 3, 2016

JD and I rode Harleys together for the Richmond Cty S. O. for nearly six years. To this day when I pass locations where we ran laser I expect to see JD there. When I was awakened at 2:00 AM and was told JD had been killed I knew he had been killed on his motorcycle. He had 5 bad wrecks; several of which could have been fatal. It was hard to get my mind around the fact he had been shot 11 times, while trying to help someone. He was off duty after working a special was on his way home. To this day I wonder if I would have stopped, JD just was that kind of deputy. Iwill be retiring in October 2015 (about a month from now, after 25 years with the S. O., still on the motorcycle unit). When JD died a part of me died, he was more like a real brother than a co-worker. He will never be forgotten as long as anyone who worked with him is still alive. He is dearly missed. Rest in peace JD, your watch has ended.

Deputy William H. (Bill) Wright, Jr.
Richmond County Sheriff's Office

August 30, 2015

As we are at the start of a new year, you are remembered and honored for your service. I pray for solace for all that call you beloved.

Phyllis Lasater Loya
mom of fallen officer Larry Lasater

January 1, 2014

J.D R.I.P you will always be missed !
It sounds like thunder far away, but the skies are blue and bright...
And soon they crest the hill nearby, and ride into our sight.
They shake the ground with powerful sound, and they make some hearts beat fast...
They look so proud and noble, like Knights come from the past.

Side by side, they always ride, and seem to move as one...
From early in the morning light, to the setting of the sun.
And children point and wave to them, from cars that pass them by...
And young ones ask their parents, why the men have mirrors for eyes.

They ride the roads, and fight for good, and defend small ones like you...
They ask to ride, and do with pride, and sometimes they are few.
Like men of steel, on Silver Wings, they sparkle in the light...
then with a roar and rumble, they ride out of our sight.

Sometimes when one has fallen, never to ride again...
You can hear the others calling, like thunder on the wind.
Side by side, they slowly ride, and their thunder is a mournful sound...
And the mirrors hide their eyes from us, when teardrops fall to ground.

So if you see one riding, and you look into his face...
You see your reflection in his eyes, you know that you are safe.
For motormen are a special breed, they love to ride the wind...
And when you hear the thunder boom, the fallen ones ride again.

By

Ron Walker

Michael L Trout
sone of retired A.P.D lieutenant Lewis Trout

October 23, 2013

I did not know Deputy Sheriff Paugh, but I know he was a hero. Thank God for the men and women who protect and serve.

Pastor and Police Chaplain Dennis Whitte
Bloomington, MN PD

June 6, 2013

It is very sad to here this, especially someone you are really close to.

Hannah Lothry
Cousin

January 7, 2013

Amen ...William said it perfectly JD....You enlightened us all in the performance of our daily duties and learned never to take one day or anything we have for granted ....we miss you brother.

Deputy Jay Rawlings
Richmond County Sheriff's Office Traffic division.

November 6, 2012

JD,
its been a year now since we lost you. We still talk about you like you are still here on a day to day basis. Its hard to believe its been as long as it has been. The Ale House still has your pictures hanging, Coca Cola still has a banner out front of the bottling company. I cant tell ya how much we miss you man. You have touched so many people, both co-workers and people who didnt even know you. It seems like just yesterday I was waking up on a Sunday morning and hearing the news. I hope its news I never have to hear about another friend again. JD, you have taught me personally not to take life for granted. I try to be more aware and alert than I have ever been. I try to stay vigilant more than ever and I think about you on almost every stop and everytime I get out of the car to talk to someone. I now kiss my wife a little harder than I used too before I leave the house everyday. We miss the hell out of you man. But dont ever think for a minute that we have forgotten you. We miss you ole friend. Keep watching out for us and we will see you again one day. We love you and miss you dearly.

Deputy William Hultman
Richmond County Sheriff's Office Crime Suppression Team

October 24, 2012

Rest in Peace, Deputy Paugh. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

April 3, 2012