Spc. Robert S. Pugh

Spc. Robert S. Pugh

Robert S. Pugh Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 4, 2005.
After he was mortally wounded, combat medic Robert Shane Pugh directed a group of soldiers to save the life of another comrade wounded beside him. "Though he was injured himself, another soldier lay wounded next to him," said Maj. Gen. Harold Cross, adjutant general for the Mississippi National Guard. "Shane directed a group of primarily engineers on what to do to stop that soldier's bleeding enough to where he could be stabilized." Pugh, 25, of Meridian, Miss., did not survive his wounds. He died March 2 after an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle. He was stationed in McComb, Miss. Pugh and his wife, Amanda, would have celebrated their first anniversary March 25. He was a licensed paramedic who worked for United Blood Services in Meridian. "He was great guy," said Chris Coffin, who worked with Pugh. "He would just light up a room and he could lighten the spirit."

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January 19, 2017

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March 6, 2013

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March 2, 2013

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Charlie Gili

January 19, 2017

Hello,
We would like to express our deepest condolences and also let the Pugh Family and friends know that we will be sending Care Packages to deployed troops this week and we'll be dedicating several of these to your loved one. Each package will carry the name, photo and the hometown of Robert S. Pugh US Army Specialist. We realize that this is a small tribute, but we do this with all respect and sincerity and we want you to know that it is made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals from across the American youth hockey community. We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you strong.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of the US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign

Peggy Childers

March 6, 2013

To the family and friends of Spc. Robert S. Pugh:
It has truly been my honor to sign Robert's guest book these past few years. Unfortunately, due to complications from my Multiple Sclerosis, this may be the last message I'm able to write. Please forgive me and know that Robert will always be remembered in my home.
With love and respect ~ Peggy

Jerry Cook

March 2, 2013

RIP SGT. Pugh thanks for your service. To your family , very sorry for your loss , and thanks for your sons service.

Laurie

May 23, 2012

Another Memorial day to honor you. You will never be forgotten

March 13, 2012

He gave his life, and I will never forget. He and I will be a couple of gods soliders in the end.

Peggy Childers

March 11, 2012

March 2, 2012
To the family and friends of Spc. Robert S. Pugh:
Always remembering Robert. "Some gave all."

CPT R. Brooks Little

August 8, 2011

I knew Shane as a member of the 1-204th ADA. He was a great guy and we miss him. As we enter theater for the first time as a Battalion, we recognize his sacrifice and his efforts. Thank you for your service to your country SPC Pugh. Your warrior spirit lives with us still.

L Neal

March 11, 2011

To the family of SPC. Robert S. Pugh:
Please know that just as your loved one will remain in your hearts and minds forever, his sacrifice, and that of your family, remains with the people he died defending. Words cannot express the gratitude we feel for his bravery and selflessness, or the heartache we feel for your loss. God bless and keep you always.

NANCY BRECKENRIDGE

March 10, 2011

SHANE I MISS YOU SO MUCH IT ISENT THE SAME AT UNITED BLOOD SERVICES WITH OUT YOU YOU ALWAYS HAS A SMILE THAT WOULD LIGHE UP THE ROOM YOU WILL ALWAYS BE MY PUNKIN LOL LOVE YA NANNY

nancy breckenridge

March 10, 2011

I miss you so much shane it isent the same at united blood services with out you you will always be my punkin lol love you so much nanny

Peggy Childers

March 2, 2011

To the family and friends of Spc. Robert S. Pugh:
Please accept my remembrance of Robert on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

Linda Calvert

March 2, 2011

Thank you for your ultimate sacrifice. May you always Rest In Peace.

SPC. Robert S.Pugh

Mark Harris

March 2, 2011

Mark Harris

March 2, 2011

With Love, Wilma.

Mark Harris

March 2, 2011

We Will Never Forget

November 11, 2010

Thanks be to God for Pugh and others like him.

Jimmy Thompson

November 11, 2010

Spc. Pugh you will never be forgotten.

Spc. Jimmy Thompson
2nd plt. 155th infantry

Ranger Moore

April 4, 2010

I was there that day, With my brother in arms, March 2, 2005, not a day goes by in my life that I don't remember what happened. Robert Pugh is a true hero...RIP Brother...

Peggy Childers

March 2, 2010

To the family and friends of Spc. Robert S. Pugh:
Remembering Robert on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

Kenna Larra

July 3, 2009

”Honor and Remember” - “Project Compassion” We love our Soldiers! We love our country and we cannot express enough love and compassion to the families of our fallen heroes. War does not discriminate – It breaks our hearts to see the faces of the fallen. We want to give this gift to you. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization! Over 1,600 portraits have been completed and shipped to the parents and or spouse - at no cost as this is a gift from one American to another!
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Sincerely and Respectfully,
Kenna

Peggy Childers

March 3, 2009

To the family of Spc. Robert S. Pugh:
Robert gave the ultimate sacrifice and will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. I cannot and will not let our fallen heroes be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

Janet

November 30, 2008

Shane you are the best and You always will be in my eyes. I miss the old times and we had a blast didn't we. I pray for you and will always feel your smile and spirit around me. Lots of Love Friend!! You are in God's footsteps know!!

April 30, 2008

You are remembered and respected. Thank you Spc Pugh!

Debbie , Kenny Coffey

March 2, 2008

Our continued thoughts and prayers out to the PUGH family.Knowing now what they have always known is one of many reasons that our HERO[S] shall NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.Rest well brother as prommissed and in your honor that star spangled banner shall FOREVER wave.Your name stamped in steel is FOREVER clutched in the tallons as your spirit FOREVER soars high in the skies in the symbol of our great nation...THANK..YOU.....HO.YAAH......B.V.C.

Susan Rainwater

February 22, 2008

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008

August 14, 2007

There is nothing that I can say or do to take away the pain or bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer you and your family my heart felt condolences. I also offer you my prayers that in time the pain will easy and the memories of your HERO will carry you through each day and night. I want to thank your HERO, for his/her selfless act of becoming a member of the armed forces, his/her willingness to defend the United States of America, all that we hold sacred and for the sacrifice that will forever be etched in the memories of all those who knew him/her. Though tears can never bring him/her back, we hope that our tears express our gratitude for the sacrifice that he/she made and our sorrow at his/her passing. I believe for every fallen HERO there is a star shining brightly up above to remind us of the precious gift we were given.

Your mission on earth is complete and you are now a member of GOD’s Heavenly armed forces. Stand down brave warrior and take your rightful place in Heaven with all the HEROES who have passed before.

I made a special promise to LE RON A. WILSON, a dear family friend who joined the Army with three other friends, one of whom is my son (Le Ron was killed in action on 07/06/07 at the age of 18) on the day he was laid to rest as I touched his coffin, that I would never forget him nor would I forget those that gave their lives for our country before him, with him and after him and so when I came across www.legacy.com, I thought what a great way to keep my promise to Le Ron, so I will continue to leave tributes in each guest book until the day there is no longer the need to leave these tributes to a FALLEN HERO.

REST IN PEACE, HERO, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!

PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Currently stationed in Germany
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)

July 16, 2007

Thank you for the sacrifice made by Spc Pugh and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!

Garnet Jenkins

March 2, 2007

In Remembrance of this Fine Young Soldier, Spc. Robert S. Pugh, on the 2nd anniversary of the day he gave his life for our Country and for Freedom. With a multitude of Thanks for his Courage, Dedication and Service.

There will Never Be Enough Ways, to Humbly Thank these Heroes, for their Supreme Sacrifice, my brother among them. KIA-Vietnam 1967.

"Greater love hath no man than this, that he lay down his life for his friends." - John 15:13


May you find peace in knowing the love and memories you have, will remain in your heart forever and that this Country Remembers Robert's sacrifice.
I am So Deeply Sorry for your loss.

ROBYN GARSIDE

August 17, 2006

MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I HAVE JUST LEARNED OF YOUR GREAT LOSS AND WISH TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES. PLEASE KNOW THAT THERE ARE PEOPLE OUT HERE WHO DO CARE AND YOUR HERO WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. HOLD TIGHT TO YOUR TREASURED MEMORIES THAT HIS SPECIAL SMILE MAY CONTINUE TO SHINE ON FOR YOU ALWAYS. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. STAY STRONG AND GODSPEED. SEMPER FI



A PROUD MARINE MOM

Wanda Harrison

March 9, 2006

SPC. Robert S. Pugh



May GOD bless your family. Thank

You for what you have done for

our country. For making it a safer

place for us to live here.



Prayers and GOD Bless.

Vangi & McKaLyne Lunsford, wife & daughter of the Late Sgt. Audrey Daron Lunsford ~KIA May 23, 2005~

February 11, 2006

To the Entire Family of Spc. Pugh



Just a quick note to let you know that you are still in our thoughts and prayers!



If there is anything we can do, please let us know!



May God Bless You and give you strength in the days to come!



Thanks Spc. Pugh!!! You are a true HERO!!!



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ALL GAVE SOME, YOU GAVE ALL!



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With Love and Prayers~

Tom Gugliuzzas-Smith

January 17, 2006

My heartfelt sympathy to the Pugh family in the loss of Robert. I did not know Robert, but my heart is broken and I am sadden for your loss of such a young man. May God bring you peace in your heart as you reflect on all the wonderful memories you hold so close. Please know that you are in my heart and prayers. Robert you are truly a hero.

I send each of you a hug from my heart.

Love and Peace

Tom



To live in the hearts

of those you leave behind

is never to die"

~Robert Orr~

Jamie Graves

September 26, 2005

God Bless our men and women in the military and their families..

Land of the free~because of the brave~(Jamie,Navy wife)

Cathy Voccio

August 19, 2005

Although I never met your son I want to convey my deepest sympathy and will pray for your son and your family that you will find the strength you need to get through this. To you and your family I thank you for raising a brave young man and may he be at his lords side.

Courtney Swanner

August 1, 2005

We miss you so much Bubba!

Christy Reyes

July 25, 2005

Wilma & Family,



You will always be in my heart. Your son was a great hero.

Debbie Rhodes

July 22, 2005

Shane was the ultimate hero and we are all so proud that our husbands were able to serve with him. We continue to pray for all of his family and friends.

Tammy Mollett

July 22, 2005

Fallen Solider Our Hero!

Stephanie Bowden

July 22, 2005

May God Bless! I keep all of the troops and their families in my prayers.

Crystal Larson

July 22, 2005

Wilma and Family,

Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. Your Shane is truly a hero.



Love,

Crystal

July 12, 2005

william weigman

April 25, 2005

may god bless you

Susan Johnson

April 20, 2005

May God bless your family and bring them peace and comfort. Though I never knew you Spc. Pugh, I am humbled and eternally grateful for your selfless sacrifice for my freedom and the freedom of others. Thank you for service to our country brave soldier. You will never be forgotten but will live forever in the hearts and prayers of America. May you now find rest rest and peace in the loving arms of Jesus.

joe daniels

March 23, 2005

Please accept my deepest sympathy for I have nothing else to give, all of america in their own way feel the same way im sure ,respectfully yours joe.

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