Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Ma you rest in peace and may your loved ones be ever blessed.

May 29, 2007

It has been 4 years since you were called away from duty and you have not been forgotten by those that love you. I know they think of you every day and still shed the silent tears from their broken hearts. You are a true hero and heroes never die. Keep watch over your loved ones and help them with their grief. You will never be forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

May 27, 2007

Josh,

It is that time of year again. It has been 4 years since you were taken from us. I miss you everyday. Please continue to watch over us down here. Love you!!!!

Melody Zuhoski
aunt of Deputy Joshua T. Rutherford E.O.W 5-29-2003

May 26, 2007

HEY JOSH ITS ALMOST MEMORIAL DAY AGAIN, AND WE HAVEN'T CLEANED THE GRAVES YET... YOU KNOW THE STORY TO THAT.
I KNOW YOU AND MY BABY WIL ARE TOGETHER. TAKE CARE OF EACH
OTHER. CAN YOU GUYS WATCH OVER KEVIN IN THE WAR. SINCE YOU BOYS ARE OUR ANGELS NOW, YOU BOTH CAN DO THAT..
LOVE YOU GUYS.

May 23, 2007

Josh I've been thinking about you alot the past few weeks. I miss you. Things are going good for me and the family. I saw your boys awhile back. They look like you. I pray for you and your family each day. God bless you.

John

Officer John Colby
Williston Police Dept

May 13, 2007

Josh, Another year has come and we are going to Bozeman to honor you and all the other heros that have fallen in the line of duty. Your Aunt Melody and I would not miss this and will have you in our hearts as we attend the ceremony. I believe that Montana will induct two more officers and I know that you have already met them and have welcomed them.Although I never got the chance to meet you I have been told that I missed out on one of the best and well liked Deputies anyone would be proud to have called a friend. Your picture is in our hallway so we can see you everyday and know that you are looking out for us. My prayers go to you and your family as I know this is a hard time for them. Reach down on them and assure them that it is going to be fine as you are looking over them.

Sgt. Mike Zuhoski
Laurel Police department

May 11, 2007

Hey josh.
wow i cant believe how long its been.
It seems like just the other day i saw you.
I wish.
Well I've been talking to you lately.
And its really nice.
I miss you.
A lot.
And i love you too.
Talk to you tonight.

Cousin

May 4, 2007

You are really on my heart today. Guide me as I need to make these choices. I love you

April 20, 2007

Son,
I miss you more today than yesterday. I bet you were happy to see your grandmother.
Love Mom

April 12, 2007

Just thinking of you

April 8, 2007

Josh,

First of all, it is an honor to leave a comment in this section for you. As I read through the comments, it is very easy to see how loved and respected you are. I feel for your mother and wish I could in some way help herdeal with the pain. I am my mothers only child, so I am very close to my mother.

I met you at the Montana Law Enforcement academy back in 2002. We were there for training of course. You I and a few other officers sat and had lunch together. I remember thinking you were a real nice guy and a good cop.

When I go to a domestic, gun call etc...I do think of you because I too have 4 young children as you do. I always tell myself to be carefull so I can come home to them. I have even thought about getting out of law enforcement (my wife would like me to) so that I can spend more time with my wife and children. I feel guilty at times when I run lights and siren to an unknown risk and put myself in harms way, but I also know that you and I do it because we have a "calling".

I want you and your family to know that I am proud of you and miss you as a brother law enforcement officer. God bless you and your family.

G.G. Thiel

Officer Gregory Thiel
former Montana deputy sheriff, current North Dakota Police officer

March 26, 2007

Josh,

It has been a little while since I have been here. You are always in my thoughts. I can't believe that this year will be 4 years since you were taken from us. I thought that the hurt and pain would be less, but it isn't. Maybe one day, I will be able to walk by the picture I have of you in the hallway, and it won't hurt so bad. Please watch over us. Love and miss you.

Melody Zuhoski
Aunt of Joshua T. Rutherford

March 21, 2007

hey uncle
just chillin in school. its pretty borning but yeah i just wanted to say i love you

Raelynn Rider
niece

March 15, 2007

hey uncle
i just wanted to say hello love you very much
i always see thomas an teague but they don t talk but they will soon i wish they would at lease say hi but see ya love you

Raelynn maxine
loving niece

March 12, 2007

Hi Josh, Just got back from the Academy this pastr weekend, They are getting ready to start Defensive Tactics, which made me think of you and the people you touched when you instructed at MLEA. Your Aunt Mel and I are looking forward to May and the Law Enforcement Memorial in Bozeman. You are always in our hearts and thoughts. Please look over us and provide us guidance from up above.

Sergeant Mike Zuhoski
Laurel Polce Department

March 5, 2007

hey josh
this is your sister jo
writing you to say i love you
and that i'am doing fine
love jody

February 27, 2007

You are still in our hearts, we think about you every day and will never forget you.

February 23, 2007

Hey buddy I just wanted to tell everyone that my little josh is doing so well and growing like a weed. I know you continue to watch over me and my family. Especially with all the trouble I have been dragged into lately. Only you and God know the truth and cant wait till its over. Wish me luck on getting this park ranger and maritime ranger position next month. I think of you everyday, especially when im holding my lil josh. He may be pasty white like me but I know you still consider him family like you did me. I am so glad that I got to talk to one last time right before you left us for greater means. After all these years I almost got the race car done. I know we had plans for it but I know you still sit in the passenger seat once in a while as I fly down the road. Thank you for everything brother I will always love you.

J. Glantz
friend

February 7, 2007

Deputy Rutherford, thank you for your service and sacrifice to the citizens of the great State of Montana.You will never be forgotten. God Bless Deputy Rutherford.

Deputy Leif R. haugen
Island County Sheriff's, WA

February 3, 2007

I love you as much today as always

January 28, 2007

Son,

Well today it has been three years and seven months since you have left to be with your grandparents. Some days are so bad that I have thoughts and then you enter into mind.
You know what I've been thinking.

Maribeth put up your Christmas tree here at your house. We couldn't bear the thought of spending it here so we had Christmas at Tammy's. Last night I was in the process of putting the decorations away when I found your freshman basketball pictures. You were so young, I wish I would of never brought you here from Denver. Except I would not have had your sons althought I am not allowed to see them. This year I bought presents for kids who would of never had a Christmas, it felt good.

As I looked at your picture, I was suprized to see that you, Wil and Thomas all have the same numbers on your uniforms. I go to the Dodson games to watch Thomas, you know I still don't drive.

Well work on your house is progressing. I am just waiting to get the new carpet in your bedroom. The panels in there look good, don't you think. Now I know why you used to get mad at my having so many lights on.

My baby son, life is just so miserable without you. I am going back to school for the spring semester. I was suprized at my grades. I loved the biology course and I'm glad that I got the B.

I will end this is with I am one day closer to you.

Love, Mom

December 29, 2006

Miss you more than ever.

December 27, 2006

Just a little note to wish you a Merry Christmas. It is hard to believe another year has come and gone.How time flies. Rest in Peace Joshman
DC

December 24, 2006

Hey buddy I really miss you man. Thanks for your help Monday and I really felt your presence. For everyone elses information, Kim gave bith to a six pound baby boy at noon and he is named after you of course. It makes me feel so secure that I know you will keep an eye on Joshua Glantz the same way you do for me. I hope he has half the heart that you have. If so, we will have another super hero on our hands. He has a killer smile like you and I cant wait to tell him how important his name really is. I look forward to telling him all the great stories of our wild times. I dropped out of Law Enforcement and have back surgery planned for december and then im planning on taking a sales job for a lot more money. I will always miss being a cop but its just not the same without you. No partner or best friend could ever replace you. I love you man.

J. Glantz
Friend

November 22, 2006

Josh, MT lost another Deputy recently. I hope you were there to meet him. When I stood and watched the miles of the patrol units and other emergency personnel units, I was quickly reminded of the day your family and fellow brothers and sisters in law enforcement laid you to rest. It's such an awesome, yet very saddening site. All the respect and honor that is conveyed is much deserved. We have lost an officer, but I'm sure you have gained a friend.

Avis M. Werk

November 17, 2006