First Black Deputy in Putnam County | Gainesville News

Putnam County mourns the loss of Sergeant Clifford Nelson, the trailblazing first Black deputy in its Sheriff’s Office, whose legacy of courage, wisdom, and unwavering service continues to inspire generations. Honored with a rifle salute and heartfelt tributes from Sheriff Gator DeLoach, Nelson’s passing marks the end of an era — but his impact on law enforcement and the community will endure forever. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a1aca562ae5b9987