Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I truly appreciate the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office for recognizing my cousin’s legacy. He was committed to his service and proud to be counted among you. Thank you for letting us know how much he meant to you.

God bless,

Judge Kal Evans

Judge Kal Evans
17th Judicial Circuit

October 23, 2020

On behalf of the Ohio Attorney Generals Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, our thoughts and prayers are with the immediate family Detention Deputy Charles Pugh, II and the extended law enforcement family of the Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office, Florida.


End of Watch Friday, August 18, 2020.


Rest in Peace brother and watch over us. We will protect and serve from here on in your honor.

I fight not for glory or fame, for they are momentary. I fight for those who can't. I fight for Justice. I fight for the oppressed and the down trodden. And if I should lose my life for these just causes, then I have no regrets, For I serve to protect the innocent. It matters not where or when, for evil knows no boundaries. Be it fire, flood, or the threat of tyranny, I will not flee. Justice is my weapon. Faith is my shield. Hope is my armor. Cry not at my passing, for it was my Honor to fight for you. Shed not tears of sorrow, But tears of joy, for now, I stand with God.

By Jon F. Hooper

"Greater love hath no man than this; that a man lay down his life for his friends."

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

September 15, 2020

Detention Deputy Pugh II,

Thank you for your sacrifice for our nation. May you be with the Lord and may he be with your family.

Det. Russ Cain
Pittsburgh PD

September 11, 2020

To the family of Detention Deputy Charles Pugh, II, friends, and the Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office, FL
You are lifted up in heart, thought and prayer. May God comfort, hold you close and give you His peace that surpasses all understanding to keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus now and always. Thank you for your service!
"The LORD is near to the brokenhearted, and saves those who are crushed in spirit." Psalm 34:18
"For he, (Jesus) has said, I will never leave you or forsake you." Hebrews 13:5

Patrolman A.S. Batson
CH / OB PD
Goldsboro, NC

September 10, 2020

The true measure of a person
is not found in the
might of their arm,
their wealth
or their power –
it is found in the strength
of their character.

There is no greater testimony to
ones character, than ones
willingness to sacrifice all,
in the noble quest of
providing protection to all
whom they serve.
Author Unknown

Javier Cornejo
Police Officer, Retired
City of Milwaukee Police Department
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

August 27, 2020

Rest in peace Deputy Pugh!
You will not be forgotten!

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

August 27, 2020

My deepest condolences to the family of Deputy Pugh. May his soul forever rest peacefully in Heaven. God bless his wife and children.

Retired First Sergeant Thomas Webb
New York State Police - Troop "D"

August 26, 2020

We will remember.

Miss Eleanore Trupkiewicz
Civilian Supporter of Law Enforcement

August 25, 2020

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 whose 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

Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

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

August 25, 2020

Rest in Peace Deputy Pugh. May the Lord grant your family, friends and co-workers peace during this difficult time. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.

Deputy Parole Administrator Howard Wykes
Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections

August 24, 2020

Thanks for giving the ultimate sacrifice! RIP deputy! May god bless your family!

Reserve Officer Roger Lamb Rtd
Jackson, Michigan PD

August 24, 2020

On behalf of the Klamath County Sheriff's Office in Klamath Falls Oregon, we send our sincerest sympathy in the recent loss of your Detention Deputy, Charles Pugh, II, from complications of the COVID-19 virus. It is always a huge loss when a fellow Detention Deputy succumbs from this deadly virus. His bravery and courage to protect and serve your community has not gone unnoticed. Our prayers and thoughts to the Florida Department of Corrections where Detention Deputy Pugh had previously served.

Sheriff Chris Kaber
Klamath County Sheriff's Office

August 24, 2020

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Rest In Peace Officer Detention Deputy Pugh, II. Our deepest heartfelt condolences to all of your family, friends, and brothers and sisters at Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office.

Postal Inspector Scott Horne
US Postal Inspection Service

August 24, 2020

So sad to hear the news.

May you rest in peace after having served those around you. My thoughts are with you, your family, fellow officers and friends.

Reserve Police Officer G. Krystof
Los Angeles Police Department

August 24, 2020

RIP Detention Deputy Pugh. Thank you for your service the citizens of Santa Rosa and the state of Florida

Sergeant Darren Weisse
Tufts University Police

August 24, 2020

May the good lord welcome you with open arms, for you have done your job well.

Douglas J. Maykowski
Fraternal Order Of Police Central Macomb Lodge #187 Macomb County MI.

August 24, 2020

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

Thank you for your service. May you rest in peace, my brother.

Retired Chief of police Jim Spratlen
Durango Police Department

August 24, 2020

The National Police Wives Association would like to extend their heartfelt prayers to the family of Deputy Pugh and the Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office during this time. Thank you, Deputy Pugh, for your service.

National Police Wives Association

August 24, 2020

On behalf of the Kentucky Peace Officers' Association please accept our condolences on the passing of Deputy Pugh.

Chip Nowlin
President
Kentucky Peace Officers' Association

August 24, 2020

Praying for peace and comfort today and in the days ahead. With deepest sympathy,

Rita Rocker
Deputy Executive Director
Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles

August 24, 2020

On behalf of POINT 27, we would like to offer condolences for Detention Officer Charles Pugh, II. Please know we are eternally grateful for Charles’ service and his ultimate sacrifice.

To honor Detention Officer Pugh, II, POINT 27 sent 27 Thin Blue Line Dog Tag Necklaces, engraved with “Blessed are the Peacemakers for they will be called children of God” Matthew 5:9, to the Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office in Milton, Florida for Charles’ partner and fellow deputies. POINT 27 sent a Folded Flag Necklace engraved with “Greater Love has no one than this; than to lay down one’s life for one’s friend” John 15:13 for Detention Deputy Pugh, II wife.

POINT 27 is a Non-Profit organization with a mission to strengthen and encourage members of the Armed Forces, First Responders, and their families, by sharing scripture on Dog Tags and Jewelry called Shields of Strength.

We will never forget and we are forever grateful.

Respectfully,

Colonel David Dodd,
United States Army Retired
Executive Director-POINT 27

Detective Jerry M. Rhodes (Retired)
Dallas Police Department-Reserve Division
POINT 27 National Outreach Coordinator
Law Enforcement Liaison
[email protected]
214-908-2617

Detective Jerry M. Rhodes (Retired)
Dallas Police Department Reserve Division
POINT 27- National Out Reach Coordinator
Law Enforcement Liaison

August 23, 2020

Rest in peace brother. Thank you for your service. God's speed sir.

Lieutenant John C. Moore
Wisconsin State Conservation Warden (Retired)

August 23, 2020

Rest in peace brother.

Former Corporal Brian Sullivan
Royal Canadian Mounted Police

August 22, 2020

OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY OF DEPUTY PUGH, AND ALL THOSE WHO MOURN THE LOSS OF DEPUTY PUGH. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME.
HIS SERVICE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED IN YOUR COMMUNITY AND HIS DEEDS NEVER FORGOTTEN.
GOD BLESS

Retired Officer David Herbert
Toronto Police Service, Canada

August 22, 2020

Pugh family and friends may God grant all of you with a speedy healing. Deputy Pugh thank you for your Service to your Community and Department. Most of all thank you for your Ultimate Sacrifice in the Line of Duty.

Ret.Res.Sgt Rudy Jones
Cuyahoga Falls,OH Police Dept

August 22, 2020