Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Deputy Sheriff James David "JD" Paugh

Richmond County Sheriff's Office, Georgia

End of Watch Sunday, October 23, 2011

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Reflections for Deputy Sheriff James David "JD" Paugh

J.D. and I went to high school and over the past three years have gotten to know each other again. J.D. was a good guy. He love life, his son, his family, and his job. He was proud to be a police officer and enjoyed what he did.
He was love by many and will be missed by all. R.I.P my friend.
Blanche Matthews Colgove

Blanche Matthews Colgrove
Friend

October 23, 2011

AMERICA AND GEORGIA LOST ANOTHER HERO. GO PATROL THAT GOLDEN HIGHWAY DEPUTY PAUGH, WE HAVE IT FROM HERE. MAY GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS. R.I.P. BROTHER.

SERGEANT MARC RILEY
ARAGON GA POLICE DEPT

October 23, 2011

You are a hero in every sense of the word. You're sacrifice will not be forgotten. May God be with your family in their time of need.

Officer Sean S. Pringle
Albany PD, Wisconsin

October 23, 2011

As horrible as it is to loose a life of one at all this deputy never gave up. This deputy fought to the end as we are all trained to do. His life ended protecting the lives of the community he faithfully served. What he did I hope we all do when the end comes. Fight for what we believe in and for those that are not able to protect themselves.
To James and his family from my family it is sad that we have lost our brother and a friend. As with all our brothers and sister that have lost thier lives to cowards, you will not be forgotten. Not by me or all our brothers and sisters still fighting the good fight. James you are a shining example that I will strive to emulate.

Deputy R. Cline
Arapahoe County Sheriffs Office

October 23, 2011

I met J.D. a few months back in Instructor Training. He loved his job and lived for it. He made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. Thank you for your service. You will be remembered.

Branndon Turner, Senior Parole Officer
Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles

October 23, 2011

I didn't know Deputy "JD" Paugh, but I have several friends who served with him and this department patrols the town I grew up in.

Rest in peace, Deputy Paugh.

Special Agent Joel Harding
Diplomatic Security Service

October 23, 2011

Rest Easy Brother

Johnny Carl Brewington
Clinton Dept. Of Public Safety

October 23, 2011

Stacy, my deepest condolences to you and your family.

Lt Colonel Glenn Link
U.S. Army (ret)

October 23, 2011

Avenue of the Fallen

Standing at attention in their class “A“ uniforms, badges gleaming and shoes like glass, 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 wonderful place. As you march down the Avenue of the Fallen, all eyes focus on you as if to say its ok you’re with your eternal partners. A salute is followed and a tear can be seen on so many faces.
Welcome, you served well.
Now come join us in the ranks, another is coming home.

A brother law enforcement officer
12-25-2010

Sheriff Jim Weaver (Ret.) LAPD (Ret.)
Jerome County, Idaho (Ret.)

October 23, 2011

We would like to send our warmest regards and deepest condolences to the family, friends and department of Deputy James Paugh. You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult and sad time. Rest in Peace, Deputy James Paugh and thank you for your service.

Wives Behind The Badge, Inc
Members and Staff

October 23, 2011

RIP Brother! I am saddened by the way you were lost, but happy that you went helping another.

My condolences to your family, friends and co-workers!!!

Detective Kenny Smith
Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office

October 23, 2011

Deeply sorrowful, I leave a reflection about another brave soldier killed by a cowardly enemy. I hope the community will show appreciation for the sacrifice Deputy Paugh has made, and outrage for this violent attack. My deepest sympathies and prayers your family, friends and brother/sister officers. May the memory of your heroism, service and sacrifice remain forever. May God bless you and your family.

Corporal
Pennsylvania State Police

October 23, 2011

Whatever our duty, or wherever we serve, we are all brothers and sisters in this most honorable calling. We have lost yet another brother who we must never forget.

Sgt. Tom Waller, Cincinnati P.D., Ret.
Greater Cincinnati Police Museum

October 23, 2011

Such a tragic end to this officer's life. I never see a traffic officer without saying a prayer for him or her knowing that the next car they pull may be their last. Thank you Deputy Paugh for your service. Even though I did not know you, I will forever be thankful to you for the ultimate sacrifice you gave wishing you had not had to give it. You were and always will be remembered as the hero that you are. My sympathies and prayers are with you, your family, your fellow offices and your department. Thank you!

A citizen from Commerce

October 23, 2011

To the family of Deputy Sheriff James D. Paugh I offer my most sincere condolences and heartfelt prayers that in this time of overwhelming grief and loss you may find comfort in the Lord God Almighty who is the God of Peace and Comfort. We live in perilous times but I want the family to know there is still a community of folks out here in America that care about one another especially in times like these.

Patrol Officer Fred Freeman
Medically Retired Satsuma Police Dept. Alabama

October 23, 2011

Whatever our duty, or wherever we serve, we are all brothers and sisters in this most honorable calling. We have lost yet another brother who me must never forget.

Sgt. Tom Waller, Cincinnati P.D., Ret.
Greater Cincinnati Police Museum

October 23, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Paugh Family. We pray that God be with you during this time.

Just one that respects the Law

October 23, 2011

Rest in peace fellow officer and god bless your family.

Steve Bruet PPO II
NC Department of Corrections DCC

October 23, 2011

Well done, good and faithful servant, enter thou into the joy of thy Lord. My prayers to the family, friends and co-workers of this heroic Deputy. RIP brother Paugh.

Deputy Matthew J Liotta
Henry County Sheriff's Office, TN

October 23, 2011

The officers and staff of the Fairplay Police Department send our condolences and heartfelt sympathies to the friends and family of Deputy Paugh and to the community he served. It is not how Deputy Paugh died that made him a hero... it is how he lived. God Bless Deputy Paugh, we have the watch from here.

Chief David Gottschalk
Fairplay, CO Police Department

October 23, 2011

Rest in peace, Deputy Paugh. May God be with your family and friends during this difficult time.

Brenda Anderson
Private citizen, Georgia

October 23, 2011

Approximately eight short hours ago, while most of America was asleep, safe and secure in our homes, Deputy Paugh made the ultimate sacrifice...that we might continue to be safe and free. Even in his life's final moments, he was true to his calling and eliminated the threat that had taken his own life. Because of his bravery and tenacity, that coward will never harm anyone else. God Bless You Brother; you are now serene in God's Holy Presence. The watch is ours now...

Sergeant Scott Robinson
Metro Nashville, TN P.D.

October 23, 2011

Dep Paugh, may you rest in peace our brother. You'll never be forgotten.

Sgt Richard Eckert
Town of Chester Police Dept

October 23, 2011

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God. Rest in peace brother, I am going to miss you and all of our crazy conversations. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Patrick Cullinan/ K-9 Blesk
Richmond County Sheriff's Office, GA

October 23, 2011

Rest in peace Sheriff Paugh!
You will not be forgotten!

Willie Bell Hopewell VA!
Friend Of All Law Enforcement Officers!

October 23, 2011

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