Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Thank you for your service and my prayers are with your family.

Retired Deputy John Latour
Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office M/C Division

October 27, 2011

JD you will be greatly missed. I was in shock when i saw the 5am news Monday morning and heard the news that you were gone. I could not believe it. I had just seen you the Wednesday before and we all talked for about an hour, which you always talked to all of us. I am thinking about your son and your family, my prayers are with all of them. I know that we are being watched by our JD in heaven...God has a wonderful angel with him now. RIP my friend, you will be missed.....

See you again one day,
Patti

Patti
friend

October 27, 2011

In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO!

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell

Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
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and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell (Retired)
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

October 27, 2011

There are no words that can express the ultimate sacrifice that Deputy Paugh has given ,and no greater price has been paid to protect the public. Deputy Paugh step forward now for the Final Inspection , and go forward and rest in peace. We will have your beat from here. May God bless your family and dept in the coming days. When the radio is silent and the shot's are fired and taps fades away. Deputy Paugh you will never be forgotten. *RIP*

DEPUTY ROY SQUYRES
KNOX COUNTY, TEXAS

October 27, 2011

You did the right thing, and paid with your life, possibly saving many more. God's speed. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. R.I.P.

Det Michael McNamee
NYPD

October 27, 2011

May Jesus Christ our Lord comfort Officer Paugh's family and fellow officers and give them peace during this time of sorrow. I know JD is greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Cindy Rogers, Secretary
Richmond County Sheriff's Office Ret.

October 27, 2011

For Deputy Sheriff James "JD" D. Paugh:

The law officer on patrol is a front-line soldier who has the responsibility of "checking things out" regardless of the time and the location. "JD" fits into yet a special breed of patrol officer because he takes it upon himself because, whether officially on-duty or off-duty he steps-up to accepting his role as both one who assists and one who investigates. It is unfortunate that "JD", while rendering the best-possible brand of service to others, would meet with a low-life, who like all wretched and despicable cowards who kill law officers, takes to then dispatching his miserable self. We regret losing a brother officer in this mindless and senseless act against one of our own.

We pray for JD's family, friends, co-workers and all who care about him. May they be ready to reach-out to one another in the days ahead.

We are proud to render Deputy "JD" Paugh, a soldier-of-the-law and an unusual hero, a final salute.

Cpl. Ralph D. Fiorenza (Ret.)
Pennsylvania State Police

October 26, 2011

Sir, You gave the ultimate sacrifice for your fellow man. Your place in Heaven is reserved for you, and all Law Enforcers like you. God bless your family and loved ones. I thank all Law Enforcers that do what they do, especially in these days in time, the criminal element has become so abundant and evil, that no one is safe anymore. There is not one Law Enforcer that gets paid what they should be getting paid.

With the way the world has become, it takes very special men and women to be Law Enforcers. The Laws were not written for the good folks it was written for those that have a hard time doing what is right. To put yourself in the midst of those that can not seem to do what is right and be God fearing folks, is extremely admirable. Thank all of you Law Enforcers who face the evil element on a day to day basis. If it were not for you, the world would be in total chaos!

Mark
Citizen

October 26, 2011

Rest in peace my brother in blue.

Evil will never prosper as long as heroes such as yourself fight for good.

I hope in time your family and agency finds peace in your passing.

Enjoy patrol in heaven. I will see you up there one day.

Police Officer II Vaquero
San Diego Police Department

October 26, 2011

Sir, your conduct that fateful night exemplifies what being "one of the good ones" is all about. You stopped when you didn't have to and many wouldn't have. When attacked, you fought back bravely against overwhelming odds for as long as you possibly could. Had you not made that stop, will we ever know how many innocent motorists...the girlfrend...other officers...could have been killed by your assailant? Thank you sir, for a career well done, you died a warrior and a hero - rest easy, your watch has been taken over and your memory will never die.

PSS Steve Williams #510
US Treasury/BPD Parkersburg WV

October 26, 2011

In your sadness, be proud of a very brave man who epitomised all those qualities which makes Cops the best of the best.

RIP JD

My deepest condolences from across the Pond to his family & friends.

Steve

Police Constable (Retired)
Metropolitan Police
London
England

Police Constable (Ret'd) Steve Llewellyn
Metropolitan Police, London, England

October 26, 2011

From one Motor Officer to another Rest in Peace Brother. To the family, friends and co-workers be strong your loved one is safe now and will be forever.

Det. C. Wrubel (ret.)
Schenectady NY PD

October 26, 2011

During my 30 years as a full-time as well as Reserve Deputy I have seen several of my brothers in blue leave this life long before their time and have always felt the loss deep within my soul, as I do now.
Although I did not know you Deputy Paugh, my heart feels the sorrow of your loss and ask that you forever rest in peace in the Lords Kingdom above..
My prayers will be with your loved ones in this, their greatest hour of need.

D. Anderson Reserve Deputy
OPSO

Reserve Deputy
Orleans Parish Sheriffs Department

October 26, 2011

TAKE CARE BROTHER IN BLUE

OFF.JB SULLIVAN
NORFOLK PD RET.ODUPD 6 YRS

October 26, 2011

There are no words that can or ever will describe the loss, the pain, and the emotions that we are all feeling. There are so many things to be said about JD that it would take a lifetime to get through. My heart goes out to his former wife, his step-son and his son, who are also great people, as well as to the rest of his family, brothers, sisters, parents and co-workers. He is one that can never be replaced. JD, your End of Watch on Earth was cut short on 10-23-2011, however, your Beginning of Watch from above began on that day and knowing that you are with us all in spirit, I know you will still be with us and protect us. God Bless you JD and FLY HIGH T-31.

Cheryl
Friend

October 25, 2011

RIP Brother, Thank you for your service as a Husband, a Father, a Brother, and a Deputy. You will be missed, and you will not be forgotten.

Deputy Sheriff
Westmoreland County Sheriff's Office, VA

October 25, 2011

On the behalf of the men and women of the Camillus Police Department, our deepest sympathies to the family, friends and co-workers of Deputy Sheriff James "JD" D. Paugh. Rest in Peace Brother, We now have the Watch.

PBA
Town of Camillus Police Department, Central New York

October 25, 2011

Condolences to family, friends and your extended family in Law Enforcement. Rest In Peace!

SGM Alan Wrany
Colorado Rangers

October 25, 2011

From the Utica Police Dept., Utica, NY with genuine grief and heart felt sorrow I am saddened to hear of this senseless act of horrible violence. Thank you so much Deputy Paugh for your final selfless act of courage and may the name of your killer be recorded eternally with shame and dishonor.

PO Howard Brodt
Utica Police Dept., Utica, NY

October 25, 2011

May God grant your family and friends the strength to get through these difficult times. Heroes will never be forgotten and you, Deputy Sheriff James "JD" D. Paugh, are a hero. I salute you SIR. R.I.P. brother.

Detective Senior Sergeant (Retired)
Victoria Police Australia

October 25, 2011

Brother deputy your sacrifice will always be remembered. To all fellow officers in Augusta, thx for what you all do. I have family down there, and again thanks for protecting them.

Deputy Matt Acuff
Loudon County Sheriff Dept. Lenoir City, TN

October 25, 2011

You did not falter, You did not fail, You did your duty. You served us well. RIP.

Sgt. Morris Nix
Kennesaw P.D.

October 25, 2011

God Bless you Officer Paugh, and all of your brothers & sisters who fight to keep us safe. I pray for your family & also of the family of this obviously deranged individual. RIP.

Susan Ackerman, civilian

October 25, 2011

R.I.P my brother, May God look over your family.We have suffered a great loss.

Det ( Ret) P Thordsen
New York City Police Department

October 25, 2011

Waking up Sunday morning and learning that one of your friends has been murdered while you slept is something I will never forget. Tears immediately rolled down my cheeks as images of J.D. ran through my mind. I had not seen him in a few years, but I'll miss him forever. Losing a friend is always hard, but to have him taken from us in such a horrific manner is almost too much to bear. His family and friends are in my thoughts. RIP brother and we'll meet again one day.

Derek McClure
former RCSO 97-08

October 25, 2011