Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Officer Joshua Sanchez Montaad

Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services - Office of Agricultural Law Enforcement, Florida

End of Watch Tuesday, June 6, 2017

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Reflections for Officer Joshua Sanchez Montaad

Descansa en paz mi hermano. Rest in peace my brother.

Lieutenant Ray Flores
N.Y.P.D. (retired)

June 13, 2017

RIP in Gods loving heaven.

Res. Cpl David Zanin #212
Oxford PD, Oxford Michigan

June 13, 2017

Officer Montaad thanks for your service brother and we will take your watch from here. Rest In Peace under God's blanket to keep you warm.

Officer David Brown
Florida Department of Corrections (Probation and Parole)

June 12, 2017

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE.

N.J. TROOPER (RETIRED)
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE

June 12, 2017

I will miss hearing you on the radio. O3223 you are no protecting from above. Rest In Peace!

CTO Salenia McQuaig
Florida Highway Patrol

June 12, 2017

My deepest condolences to the family members of Officer Joshua Montaad. May his soul rest in peace, and may God provide peace to his family members.

First Sergeant Tom Webb (Retired)
New York State Police

June 12, 2017

Josh, you were such a kind and positive soul. I only spoke with you a few times over the phone, but you had this ambition about you that radiated through. You will be missed terribly, and I pray for comfort for your family, friends, and for our AGLAW family. RIP.

Lauren Sirkis
Office of Agriculatural Law Enforcement-FDACS

June 12, 2017

Avenue of the Fallen

Standing at attention in their class “A“uniforms, badges gleaming and shoes like glass, are your brothers and sisters of Law Enforcement. All of whom have previously paid the ultimate price.
Today, like many others, they welcome you to this wonderful place.
As you march down the Avenue of the Fallen, all eyes focus on you as if to say “it’s OK, you’re with your eternal partners.”
A salute is followed and a tear can be seen on so many faces.
Welcome, you served well.
Now come join us in the ranks, another is coming home.
Officer Jim Weaver (#11452) Los Angeles Police Department retired
12-25-2010

Retired Elected Sheriff, Jim Weaver
Jerome County Sheriff Office, Jerome, Idaho

June 12, 2017

To the family of Officer Joshua Montaad, friends, Commissioner Adam Putnam and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services - Office of Agricultural Law Enforcement.
You are lifted up in thought and prayers. May God comfort, hold you close and give you peace now and always. Thank you for your service. Matthew 5:9

Patrolman A.S. Batson
Cherry / O'Berry Hospital Police, NC

June 12, 2017

You helped make this world a safer place to live.
May God grant you eternal peace.
Prayers to your loved ones and to your department.

Det. Billy Russo (Ret.)
Nassau County PD, NY.

June 11, 2017

Prayers for Officer Montaad's family! Thank you for your service sir! May you Rest In Peace!

Survivor Melanie Richardson
Lafayette county Arkansas Sheriff's Office

June 11, 2017

RIP, prayers for the family.

Sgt. Ron Cromer
Martin Co. Sheriff's Office

June 10, 2017

Every morning I go to my knees. During that time I pray Psalm 91 over all LEO’s and this prayer also:

“Lord, Be with all law enforcement officers. Keep them safe and free from harm. They are Your soldiers on the front line of the battle against evil. If one should fall this day - wrap their family in your loving arms. Surround them with Your angels, loving family, friends, neighbors and caring people to comfort them. Ease their pain. Help them to mourn well. In Jesus' name and for Your Glory, Amen.”

Feel His presence as God answers the prayers of many who have fallen to their knees on your behalf. Since the day of my son's death, I have carried every law enforcement officer and their family in my heart.

I have lifted your family to God every morning for over six years. I pray that Joshua's life and death will bring glory to His name.

Trust those prayers. God is with you; He knows and will ease your pain.

Our faith helps us to see beyond the grave

Pamela Hotsinpiller
Mother of
Deputy United States Marshal
Derek W. Hotsinpiller
EOW 2-16-2011

June 10, 2017

RIP brother, you will always be remembered.

Officer J. Honeycutt
Utah Valley University Police Dept.

June 10, 2017

Officer Montaad,
May you rest in Heavenly Peace. May your family be forever watched over and blessed. May your friends and colleagues find comfort. Please watch over us from on high.
We will see you again dear Sir.
Thank you for your service. I will never forget your sacrifice or the sacrifice of your family.
Greater Love Hath No Man....
Prayers for all involved.

Kristi
Surviving Daughter of Special Agent J. Robert Porter
Federal Bureau of Investigation
E.O.W. 8/9/79

June 10, 2017

Your death was a horrifying sacrifice, but it is your life and your service to the State of Florida and indirectly, to the nation, that is honored here.


God Bless you Brother and may your eternal rest be ever peaceful.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.

June 10, 2017

We are deeply saddened by the tragic accident that killed Officer Montaad. May you rest in peace and thank you for your service. We will keep you, your family, friends, colleagues and all those at the Florida Dept of Agriculture in our thoughts and prayers.

Executive Director Amy Mercer
Proudly serving the Florida Police Chiefs Association

June 9, 2017

Rest in peace brother. Thoughts are with your family both blue and blood during this difficult time. Thank you Officer Montaad for your service and dedication to your community.

Detective Sergeant David Post
Reno County Sheriff's Office Hutchinson, Ks

June 9, 2017

Rest in peace brother.

Officer Kyle Groose
Laramie PD, WY

June 9, 2017

You will be missed dearly, Josh. Your positive and kind hearted soul will stay in our hearts forever. I am honored to have known you and work by your side for the little time that I did. Rest peacefully.

Sending comfort to all of Josh's family and friends.

Summer Williams
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

June 9, 2017

Montaad family and friends may God grant you all a fast healing. Officer Montaad Thank you for your service to your community. Take a front row seat from above and watch over your family and friends and keep them safe. Rest in Peace and let your Brothers and Sisters in Blue take the watch from here.

Res.Sgt.Rudy Jones

Res.Sgt Rudy Jones
Cuyahoga Falls Police Dept,Ohio

June 9, 2017

On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, our thoughts and prayers are with the immediate family of Officer Joshua Sanchez Montaad and the extended law enforcement family of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services - Office of Agricultural Law Enforcement, Florida

End of Watch: Tuesday, June 6, 2017

Rest in Peace brother and watch over us.

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."

Chief Joe Morbitzer
Westerville, Ohio Division of Police

June 9, 2017

Avenue of the Fallen

Standing at attention in their class “A“uniforms, badges gleaming and shoes like glass, are your brothers and sisters of Law Enforcement. All of whom have previously paid the ultimate price.
Today, like many others, they welcome you to this wonderful place.
As you march down the Avenue of the Fallen, all eyes focus on you as if to say “it’s OK, you’re with your eternal partners.”
A salute is followed and a tear can be seen on so many faces.
Welcome, you served well.
Now come join us in the ranks, another is coming home.
Officer Jim Weaver (#11452) Los Angeles Police Department retired
12-25-2010

Retired Elected Sheriff, Jim Weaver
Jerome County Sheriff Office, Jerome, Idaho

June 9, 2017

Avenue of the Fallen

Standing at attention in their class “A“uniforms, badges gleaming and shoes like glass, are your brothers and sisters of Law Enforcement. All of whom have previously paid the ultimate price.
Today, like many others, they welcome you to this wonderful place.
As you march down the Avenue of the Fallen, all eyes focus on you as if to say “it’s OK, you’re with your eternal partners.”
A salute is followed and a tear can be seen on so many faces.
Welcome, you served well.
Now come join us in the ranks, another is coming home.
Officer Jim Weaver (#11452) Los Angeles Police Department retired
12-25-2010

Retired Elected Sheriff, Jim Weaver
Jerome County Sheriff Office, Jerome, Idaho

June 9, 2017

"The Final Inspection"
The policeman stood and faced his God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My church have you been true?"
The policeman squared his shoulders and said, "No, Lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry badges can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.
But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep....
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.
I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.
If you've a place for me here,
Lord, It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't.....I'll understand.
There was silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, policeman,
You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell."
Author Unknown

Sergeant Chad Miner
Powell WY Police Department

June 9, 2017

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