Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My Heart bleeds a little more tonight as I go to bed in the comfort of my home with my family. Over my thirty year career there has been far to many Deputy James "J.D." Paugh's.
Tonight Richmond County lost one of it's finest. Although I never met Deputy Paugh I lost a FRIEND. I know at a moments notice without question my FRIEND Deputy Paugh would come to my aid if I needed.
Above all the Paugh family lost a Hero. They lost a brother, a uncle and a Father. Tonight I will cry with the Paugh family and with all my Brothers and Sisters at the Richmond County Sheriff's Department.
Stand proud tonight Richmond County Sheriff's Department becuase I want you to know that I stand proudly with you.
R.I.P. Deputy Paugh because in my mind the name Paugh will never be forgotten.

Sergeant Robert R. Klieman-Retired EOS 11-01-2004
1065 Smith street, Algonac, Mi. 48001
[email protected]

Sergeant Robert Klieman
Marine City Police-Retired

October 24, 2011

Officer James "JD" D. Paugh rest in peace you are now a member
of an elite group The Thin Blue Line of Heroes.
There is no greater sacrifice that one can give
for his fellow man. To the Family I salute your
lost loved one, and pray for you during the days
to come. Officer Paugh will be in the company of heroes
forevermore.

The Thin Blue Line of the Fallen are Standing at
attention in their class “A“ uniforms,
badges gleaming and shoes like glass, They are your brothers
and sisters of Law Enforcement. All of whom have
previously paid the ultimate price. Today, like many others,
they welcome you to this hallowed place. As you march
down the Thin Blue Line of the Fallen, all eyes are focused
on you as if to say it will be ok you’re with your eternal
partners. A salute follows and a tear can be seen
on so many faces. Welcome, you served well. Now come join
the ranks, another member of The Thin Blue Line has come home.

A brother law enforcement officer

Lt Stan Phillips Retired
Retired

October 24, 2011

Rest In Peace Brother. Know your killer either took his own life, or died by one of your rounds, and he will not hurt anyone any more. You are a true hero and continued on with the fight, even after being shot. My condolences to your Family and the Richmond County Sheriff's Office.

PO Fred Nordt
Lake Success PD, Long Island, NY

October 23, 2011

Words can not express the frustration at this senseless tragedy.
Only knowing that Deputy Paugh was a hero until the end.
RIP Brother

Eric Margolin- Officer
Suburban Pittsburgh

October 23, 2011

Officer James D.Paugh you will be missed by your family, friends, and co-workers. You will always be remember in the hearts of those that love you and you have touched. May your family and friends find comfort in their time of need. God Bless you and your family. Most of of All Thank You for your service to Augusta.

Brian
Friend

October 23, 2011

Thank you for your service, sacrifice and putting your life on line. May you rest in peace. My prayers go out to all your Family, Friends and Coworkers. You will be missed by many.

Cops Daughter
Grants Police Department, NM

October 23, 2011

Condolences to his family, friends, brothers and sisters . I pray that he might join the ranks of Saint Michaels heavenly force and watch over us all.

Patrolman
Rincon Police Department

October 23, 2011

JD thank you for your ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty thoughts and prayers go out to family.

Roger B firefighter
charlottesville fire/friend

October 23, 2011

Deputy Paugh thank you for your service. May God bless you and your family. Rest in peace. You will not be forgotten!

Friend

October 23, 2011

JD, I know your in a better place. God bless you and what you did for the world to make it a better place. You will never be forgotten. My prays goes out to your family.
Courtney

former dispatcher
former dispatcher

October 23, 2011

I dont know much about you but I am sure you were a fine officer and man. I pray for your family and loved ones.

Daniel
Just one of the many people he watched over and protected

October 23, 2011

My sincere condolences to the family, friends and the brotherhood of Deputy Paugh. May God grant you all strength to stay strong during these times. May the memories and love help your heart keep smiling. R.I.P. Officer.....

Carol Willis, Court Asst.
NY Civil Court, NYC

October 23, 2011

as a native of Augusta and a Criminal Justice Student I have to say God Bless your Service Deputy Paugh; You Will never be forgotten.
"Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called Childeren of God." Matthew 5:9

Evan E. Hodge
Former Marietta Police Explorer

October 23, 2011

I knew JD from him working specials at LOGAN'S ROADHOUSE. He was a great guy to talk to. He always made corny jokes,but those jokes always made me laugh. I last spoke to him at the opening of Buffalo Wild Wings and he was all about business as usual and still cracking me up. a few months ago he wrote me a warning for going too fast. I still have it and will never get rid of it. He will be deeply missed by me as a GREAT deputy and a extraordinary GOOD PERSON. I know he'll be patrolling Heaven on his motorcycle T-31 being all about business and still offering a helping hand for those in need.Thanks for being you JD. Oh yeah when I see you again the MT. DEW's are on me ;-?

Hopeton Mitchell
frind

October 23, 2011

Thank you for your service. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends, and your fellow Richmond County brethren. God Bless.

Dep. Zimmerman & K9 Boz
Columbia County Sheriff's Office, GA

October 23, 2011

Thank you for your service and for the protection you provided for 17 years. May God comfort & Bless your family and department. RIP Deputy Paugh on behalf of the Houston County Sheriff Dept & E-911 Center and God Speed.

Communications Deputy Taletha Capps
Houston County Sheriff Communications

October 23, 2011

Thank you for your service, and God Bless your family and friends. Rest easy.

CPL
GA State Patrol

October 23, 2011

Rest in peace J.D. You paid the ultimate sacrifice doing what law enforcement officers do--their job. You will not be forgotten.

Deputy Wendell Johnson
Richmond Co. Sheriff's Office

October 23, 2011

Rest in Peace my friend. We have the watch now. We will keep up the good fight as you always did.

LT
South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED)

October 23, 2011

Rest in peace brother.

Deputy T. Luttrell
WCSD-TN

October 23, 2011

J.D. T-31 ... Today my brother we came into our shift and heard that you my brother had gone home to be with God. We struggled all day long thinking of you while answering calls ... the day was heavy with sadness. We mourn your departure and REJOICE at your ARRIVAL in Heaven, for you are now in God's embrace! You will be greatly missed my brother.

Today you reminded us of what honor, courage and commitment really is!

MAN IN THE ARENA
It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat.

Deputy Guillermo M. De Leon - 131
RCSO - Brother

October 23, 2011

God bless our Police Officers, Keep them safe both day and night...Give them strength and courage to enforce all that is right. God Bless you JD. You lived with strenght and courage to enforce what was right and we are forever grateful. We know you willl be watching down from heaven and are with all who know and love you. Rest In Peace. You will be missed.

Teresa Steppe
Wife of a Police Officer

October 23, 2011

It hasn't been a day yet, and I am still in shock. I was privileged to ride along side of you. I was honored to be your friend. Go with God, my good friend, go with God.

Cpl. William McCarty
Richmond County, GA S.O.

October 23, 2011

JD you have made an impact on more people lives than you probably even know! You are loved and missed by so many people! We will all see you again one day my friend! Rest In Peace!! I know you are watching over the rest of the boys and girls on the streets now..

Heather
Friend

October 23, 2011

Rest in peace Deputy Paugh my sincere condolences to your family and to your department. Godspeed as you now ride the streets of gold. Thanks for your sacrifice and we now go on upholding our laws. Terry F. Zech

OFC TERRY F. ZECH
VETERAN AFFAIRS POLICE DEPT, DETROIT MICHIGAN

October 23, 2011