Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

As another EOW nears my heart and prayers are with your mom, sons, grandchildren, family and friends. May you know that you young man have not been forgotten.... HEROES live forever and Josh you are a hero a person that your family is so very proud of and misses you a lot. Continue to rest in peace Deputy Rutherford, and continue to watch over us all from above.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02
Union County SO, Lake Butler, FL

May 26, 2013

I would just like to take the time to thank you Deputy Rutherford after having read your story it truly motivated me even more into wanting to join law enforcement. I would to thank you for your service you are gone but not forgotten.

Stephanie Frausto
Student at Mission Hills High School
Currently enrolled in the Criminal Justice Academy
May 16, 2013

Stephanie Frausto

May 16, 2013

Thinking of you today on LE Memorial Day. As we come up to your 10 year anniversary know that you are a inspiration and hero in your family and friends eyes! We know ou are looking over us and protecting us all!!!!

Sgt. Mike Zuhoski (Ret.)
Laurel Police

May 15, 2013

I miss ya buddy. I can not believe that it is coming on 10 years since that horrible night. I want to get the fellas together and go to your gravesite and have a little get together and celebrate your life. Miss you each day my friend.

Deputy Alan L. Guderjahn
Phillips County Sheriff's Office

April 21, 2013

Deputy Rutherford and Chief Deputy Payette have booth been honored with a stretch of US Highway 2 that runs through Blaine County, Montana to be named after them. May God bless and keep them and their families.

Craig D. Gardner, Supervisor
United States Border Patrol

March 29, 2013

I am sorry I am a day late, but wanted to wish you a Merry Christmas and to let you know that I am thinking of you and your mom and family today and always.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02
Union County SO, Lake Butler, FL

December 26, 2012

Thank you for your service and for helping to make America a safer place.

Deputy Brian Jones
Boulder County Sheriff's Office, CO

December 18, 2012

Another Thanksgiving spent without your smiling face......

Melody Zuhoski
Aunt of Deputy Joshua T. Rutherford

November 24, 2012

I want to wish my heroes a very Happy Thanksgiving and hope that you all enjoy sitting around your table in heaven and enjoying each other, may you all know that we will never forget and we miss you all so very much.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02
Union County SO, Lake Butler, FL

November 21, 2012

Josh, I went to conweb today to look at the monster that took your life, when it really hit me. He enjoys three meals a day, medical, dental care, internet privileges, hell he can even get a college degree. How is that fair? I don't understand. You will never be able to see your children grow up get married and start families. He took that away, yet the judicial system provides with those privileges. It hurts my heart, and I didn't realize how much until today. I printed his offender information sheet and put it up in my work area, so I could tell him everyday how badly he hurt this family. I can cuss at him and get my feelings out. Somehow that helps. I miss you and everyday wish you were here. Your dad's birthday is on Monday so please watch over him and let him know you are with him. I love you my nephew.

Melody A. Zuhoski
Aunt of Deputy Joshua T. Rutherford

October 20, 2012

Hello my nephew. I am sitting here and work and all of a sudden you popped into my head, so I came here to tell you how much I miss you. You know your dad retired, again. I hope for good this time. It is time he enjoys his life. Your brother Lewis just become a daddy again to a beautiful littlel girl named Emmy. Your sister Angela is now a criminal investigator and still as ornery as ever. Things seem to go on even when our loved ones are taken from us. You are always on my mind and most days now I can smile with the memory of you. There are days that are hard, but somehow I get through it. I think with a little help from you and my dad. Thank you for your sacrafice my nephew, you are a hero.

Melody Zuhoski
Aunt of Joshua T. Rutherford

September 28, 2012

Thinking of you and your family today and always. Your mom is always an inspiration to so many. Continue to watch over her.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02
Union County SO, Lake Butler, FL

September 15, 2012

Josh, Today I thank God for every day he gave me with you and all the memories that you left. I especially give thanks for your four sons and your beautiful granddaughter. You have gave me so many blessings and I am thankful. I hope you were there to meet your Aunt Myrna. When the wind came up at Pony Hill, I knew that you were all there to meet her. I do miss her and I told her to tell you that I love you.

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

Maxine Clifford, Mother
Deputy Josh Rutherford EOW 5/29/03

August 16, 2012

Josh, continue to watch over your mom, she is a strong woman and an inspiration to us all, but she has been through so much it just never seems to end for her. I am sure you are right beside her and helping her through.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02
Union County SO, Lake Butler, FL

August 15, 2012

Son,
I miss you still. I felt your presence in Myrna's room this morning. It was so comforting. I pray that you met her. Take good care of your Auntie. I love you so much and I am one day closer to you

Maxine Clifford, mother
Mom

August 9, 2012

Miss you my nephew. I finally made it to Pony Hill and saw your headstone. It is beautiful.

Melody A Zuhoski
Aunt of Joshua T. Rutherford

August 8, 2012

Thinking of you and your family today. A mom's love is fierce and unyielding and our children may hold our hands for only a short while, but hold our hearts forever.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

May 29, 2012

My heart and prayers are with your mom and the children left behind to pick up the pieces and move forward, and your mom has done that, she has been patient, caring to everyone and NEVER gave up. She is our hero here on earth, and I believe that you are just like her. Josh, continue to rest in peace and know that we will never forget the sacrifice that you made for all of us...

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02
Union County SO, Lake Butler, FL

May 29, 2012

I can't believe that it will be nine years tomorrow that you were taken from all of us. Sometimes it seems like yesterday and other times it seems like it was a lifetime ago. We all miss your wonderful sense of humor and your beautiful smile. Tell Loren and Pat "hello" from all of us. May you all RIP! You will never be forgotten.

Dispatch Supervisor Jo Russell
Blaine County S.O.

May 28, 2012

As I sat at the wall in DC on Mother's Day I thought about your mom , and know how much she misses you and that the pain in her heart is so strong and unbearable at times, but I also knew I was there with the most special heroes in the world. As I held my candle high I thought of all of you, I promise to never forget the sacrifice that you all made for all of us. Continue to rest in peace Josh....

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02
Union County SO, Lake Butler, FL

May 22, 2012

I am sitting here tonight just thinking of all of you, my heroes who I have on my home page of ODMP. As we get closer to NPW my heart gets heavier and heavier as I know your mom's does as well, she has been through so much and is such a strong women and an inspiration to me always. As I go to DC again this year and light my candle for all of you, I will again cry and look towards heaven where I will see all the shinning stars and know that you are all standing right beside us all and walking step by step with us down the pathway of hereos.. Rest in peace tonight and always Deputy Rutherford. I will never forget...

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02
Union County SO, Lake Butler, FL

April 7, 2012

Josh, I just heard the news of your nephew, may you take him in your arms and watch over him as he now is with you. Watch over your mom and hold her tight in your angel arms as she faces this loss, she has been through so much, she is such a strong woman that we all draw strength from.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02
Union County SO, Lake Butler, FL

March 21, 2012

Just wanted to stop by this morning and let you know that I was thinking of you and your mom today. Josh you will never be forgotten...

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02
Union County SO, Lake Butler, FL

March 20, 2012

Happy New Year Josh, just wanted you to know as we start a new year, you sir have not and will not be forgotten. My prayer is that your mom and family have a safe and healthy New Year. Your mom is so very special to me and I am sure that you are just like her!

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02
Union County SO, Lake Butler, FL

Deb

January 4, 2012

Merry Christmas Josh, may you continue to rest in peace and know that we will never forget the sacrifice that you made for all of us. Watch over your mom and family today as they miss you so much, and their hearts continue to hurt.


Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02
Union County SO, Lake Butler, FL

Deb

December 25, 2011