LIVINGSTON COUNTY - It is with deep sorrow to advise the passing of Mounted
Patrol member "Big Spence.” He joined our Mounted Patrol Unit in January
this year along with his brother, Justice, when they were gifted to Livingston
County Sheriff’s Deputy Steph Logsdon from retired Erie County Sheriff’s Mounted
Deputy Bill Pukalo. Between Big Spence and Justice, they worked over 140
Buffalo Bills games prior to coming to Livingston County.
The Sheriff and Big Spence quickly bonded and became a
strong Mounted Patrol team. While Big Spence had an attitude, he also had a
huge heart and willingness to work. Big Spence was well known this year with
the Livingston County Sheriff's Office, participating in many parades and
details and enjoyed many riders over his years in Mounted. The highlight of Big
Spence's career was carrying Sheriff Dougherty to the win at the
"Sheriff's Showdown" at the Hemlock Fair in July.
Big Spence passed due to a sudden progressive neurological
condition that he could not recover from.
Please keep Deputy Logsdon, Sheriff Dougherty, and Justice
in your thoughts.
