Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

LOVE YA LONG TIME PAUL!!! YOU WERE THE BEST

Anonymous

March 20, 2009

Kinda late but happy new year and birthday paul

Anonymous

January 3, 2009

Happy New Year baby,
Thanks once again

Anonymous

December 30, 2008

God bless you and keep you always.

DE
St. Louis City Police

December 13, 2008

LOVE YOU PAUL PAUL !!! STAY SWEET AND FIERCE!! WITH LOVE

THERESA

Anonymous

November 3, 2008

well paulie,

i'm gonna be starting school next week with your son, and i am missing you a whole lot. your father just passed away, and i didn't know who it was until i read the obit, my heart sank when i found out it was your dad. and a couple of weeks ago i saw your wife and children and i just freaked out and then i cried, and i remembered our little encounter that we had at scottsdale mall christmas 1995, and how you tickled me until i almost got sick and that sent me to crying too, those were the days! i really miss you buddy and i can't stop thinking about you. love you buddy rest well.

theresa laurence
friend

August 6, 2008

i really wish that i could have gotten to know you better.
you are really missed. your son, david is a really nice person and he reminds me alot of you, poised, clam ( most of the time), and a great sense of humor. well paul that's all i've got to say. ciao!!!

theresa laurence
friend of son david

April 19, 2008

I have the privilege of knowing Annette Deguch due to the recent death of my husband, Chuck. One of the last outings Chuck and I had before he died, we stood outside the entrance to Southlawn Cemetery the day they took Nick Polizotto to his resting place. We stood with an American Flag and our hands over our hearts. I cried for Nick and all the other officers before him and their wives and their famililies. Chuck is with you Paul and Nick and Scott and I know you will welcome him.

Kathy Walton
Friend of Annette

March 30, 2008

You were at those golden gates ready to welcome your dad home. Now you two are together forever.

Rest well

Jenny C.

March 12, 2008

I will never forget the night that you were taken from this world. I think of you and your family often. God Bless You.

Tracy Skibins
x co-worker

January 16, 2008

Paul

We went to the academy together, and even though I did not know you very well it was shocking to believe that anyone in our class would have their life taken so tragicly. Rest in peace, and all of our prayers are with you and your family.

Ptlm John Gyurky
Franklin City Police Department

October 10, 2007

I can't imagine how hard it must have been for the family of Cpl. Deguch to accept his death. My prayers go for every man and woman who joins the Law Enforcement arena. May they emerge successful in keep our streets and country safe and may they come home each and every night to their families.

Leland
aquaintance

August 24, 2007

Dear Richard and Lucy (Paul's parents),

I'm thinking of you today and you are in my prayers.

Paul Foltz
friend of parents

August 24, 2007

Paul,
It's hard to believe it will be 10 years since we lost you come this Friday the 24th. Seems just like yesterday. I think of you quite often especially this time of year. God Bless

Sgt. Bill Kraus
South Bend PD

August 20, 2007

"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
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

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

July 31, 2007

God Bless you Paul. You are not forgotten. You will be in our hearts always.

Citizen

May 1, 2007

Sadly I didn't know Corporal Deguch. However, I didn't have to know him to understand he was a Hero. He was a Hero everyday when he put on his uniform and marked 10-41. He was a Hero for fighting the good fight and doing so right up until the very end. Most importantly, he was a Hero to his wife, children, and those who loved him and now miss him so much. My hearfelt prayers are with Corporal Deguch, Corporal Polizzotto, Patrolman Norby, and every other Police Officer who place their lives on the line daily to protect their communities. May God be with them and their families always.

Reserve Patrolman (former) Jim Snider
Martinsville City Police Department

April 29, 2007

Paulie:

As the deaths of Scott and now Nick have hit us hard, it brings me back to that night in August that changed our lives forever. We pray often that this would never again happen to our South Bend Police Department family, but knowing that they are a strong union, they will push through these tragedies and continue to perform their duties making you, Scott, and Nick proud.
Not a day goes by that Tracie and I don't think of Annette and your children, We miss you Paul.

Eric and Tracie Rhymer (SBPD 408)

Eric Rhymer
Marco Island Police Department (FL)

April 28, 2007

Paul:

As always…where do I start….Today is our 16th wedding anniversary. I mentioned to someone that I was going to buy myself flowers (never did get around to it) and then some were delivered to my door…thanks to a sweet caring person that I came in contact with today. I like to think that you had some influence and touched her heart!

This has been such a sad week for the South Bend Community. Monday was the 1 year anniversary of Scott’s death. Tuesday, Nick was shot. What is this city coming to? My heart goes out to the families of Scott, and Nick, to the South Bend Police Dep’t and to the South Bend Community for having to live through another officer’s death. So, many people touched by the violence. So many lives changed forever. I know our lives would be so different if you were here. The children & I still talk about you. I have tried to keep your memory alive for them. They really could use your influence in their lives as they grow. I know you are watching over us…wish you were here.

Love ya & miss ya so much,

Annette

Annette

April 27, 2007

Paul:
Its been 10 years now since you were taken away from all of us.
I just wanted to let you know that you are not forgotten and that you still have a positive impact on my life.
You were #1 of the three friends lost since I started at the Deparment.
I will never forget what you said to me and you will forever live in my heart and soal as a friend, mentor, and HERO.
God bless your wife and children.
They have shut down Daves Gym buddy, I still remember when I needed a spot and you would yell some silly saying from across the gym.
And the time I was on the phone with Tammy and you yelled " Post, can you ask your wife if you can have permission to come over and do your set".
You made me laugh buddy and you are still remembered.
Rest now brother, I've got it from here.

Post

Lt. R. Post / Chief Deputy
IDOC / HPD

April 24, 2007

Hereos will never be forgotten. "Thank You" for protecting the Community of South Bend Indiana and your fellow Officers.

Corporal Deguch is now commanding a squad of angeles in the "Army of the Lord" and will now be called Cheif Deguch. Chief Deguch has assigned his angels to watch over all of us.

"God Bless", the Deguch family and the South Bend Indiana Police Department family. Sorry for your lost and you will always be in our prayers.

Officer B.T. Davis
WDC, Third District Police Substation

April 24, 2007

Paul would have turned 40 today - thinking of him...always.

December 29, 2006

Paul,

You are deeply missed by family, friends and co-workers. Thank you for your years of service and dedication. May you rest in peace, Sir! You are not forgotten.

Police Officer

November 7, 2006

I used to work out with Paul and was excited to tell him that I was going to the IDOC. I graduated the Academy and was on duty August 18 of 1997 and remember talking to him at Daves Gym.
Paul was very happy for me and we joked as we said Yeah Post I only have to deal with these guys for a few hours but you got them for a lot longer.
Who would have known that I would have to look at the face of the killer of my friend every Tour of Duty.
Paul' you have my promise that I will uphold the law and as you say "DO the JOB".
You are on my mind every day I report to duty and even though your gone your dedication and honor is what I base my carreer on.
You are missed and still remembered.

Take Care and God Bless
My Brother

Respectfully LT. R. Post

Lieutenant R. Post
Indiana State Dept. of Correction

October 31, 2006

After nine years since you were maliciously taken from us, you are still remembered with deep thanks for contributing to making , not only your brother officers, safer, but all persons who were ever in your presence.
You will always be rememered y thosr of us who knew you and respected you.
I hope others have not forgotten!

Forest L. "Butch" Milbourn
South Bend Police Department( Retired)

September 21, 2006