CW STRIKES AGAIN

  This bit of history courtesy of former CCSO Deputy Jack Bobo. With additional info from Dave Johnson.

 In the early 80’s, Charlie (CW) Sanders lost a finger while investigating an incident near the Dade County line on the East Trail. The night before, we were dispatched to the vicinity of the Jet Port because of a "disturbance." Once we arrived, we met with some campers who said that an unknown white male had been causing trouble. He'd left the scene and we didn't locate him.

 The next morning, CW--being CW and knowing everybody in his district--remembered there was a young ne'er-do-well living in that area, on the East Trail, and this sounded like some of his work. CW drove to this scalawag’s residence, exited his vehicle, and headed for the front door  when two vicious pit bulls charged him. He kicked one, but the other grabbed his left index finger.  CW naturally pulled back and the dog bit the finger off, right at the middle knuckle.  The dog sat down and spit out the digit. 

 CW grabbed the finger and put it in his shirt pocket.  He wrapped his bleeder in a hankie and drove himself  to NCH, about 50 miles away. There, he asked them to put it back on--which today, would be a possibility.

 Within 24 hours of losing his finger, CW was back on duty, making his rounds and checking on the welfare of his district. Not once did I ever hear him complain about the amputation. This was CW Sanders, District Lieutenant, Paratrooper, Stuntman, NASCAR Driver, Mentor, and friend to everyone.

 CW was the old breed, never worried about overtime, injuries, or needing counseling because he'd seen some blood. His sole commitment was to get the job done.  No matter what it took. 

  PS. About 6 months later, both dogs were found shot, stone cold dead.  An unsolved mystery to this day.