Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Well today is Fathers Day, still doesnt feel right without you here. But I know you are watching over us. It just gets hard sometimes. I am looking into court reporting now. I still remember the day you took me into court with you. So I could meet your court reporting friend. After talking with Lt Ashley, he made me realize I need to stop putting off, and do it already :) ... I love you and We all miss you. I wish you could have met Tyler.
Happy Fathers Day.
<3

Tara
Daughter

June 17, 2007

Daddy...Well im missing you tons and tons. Day after day goes by and I cant stand not seeing you. I used to look forward to us watching our football games together. I am doing well in life, but only wishing you could be part of it. It seems that i have questions that only you could have answered..so i have to figure them out by myself. I just want to let you know that you meant the world to me and i loved you so incredibly much. Anyways, keep that smile on your face from up above..I love you and miss you so much...

Nick
Son

May 17, 2007

Well...Carrie is graduating on Saturday from UNI with honors..and Kelsey and Tee are graduating from HS over Memorial Day..In between I am going to DC again and to Pa to visit all the family...they all miss you too. The Sgt from N.J.who rode for you last year is riding for Officer Bessant this year...hope all you guys [and girls] in uniform on sitting on a cloud watching over your families...the Bessant family asked me today if this all gets any better ...and my reply was only a little..the hole in the heart will always be there..we have decided that just to go into law enforcement ...you have to be a special person to start with,I;m finding out more and more that you are a very big and unique band of brothers,and I'm very proud of you and your brother Tony...Love ya as always ...your Mom

Maureen Tutino
Mom

May 9, 2007

They raised a balloon for you and me in the middle of the desert,in the middle of the night on the Baker to Vegas Run. I know how much you loved doing those runs.Your team came in 2nd by 70 seconds from what I hear..and the Ladies Sheriffs team won .. I know you are smiling down on them.I wish you were here to run with them physically as I know you were in spirit..We're doing another Fundraiser in October..help us make it a good one.We're doing the awards in memory of you and Rosie. Hope you two have a good team going up there...a lot of your guys and coaches from the team are going to help this year ..and Rosie's family too. We all miss you sooo much. I am doing DC this year again, so I will be visiting the Memorial Wall again..There is a hole in my heart since you left and it never will get filled up again..I would give anything to see that smile of yours and that twinkle in those blue eyes..Watch over all of us ,especially your brother as he carries on in the sheriff's Dept..keep us safe , and keep smiling Mom

Maureen Tutino
Mom

April 30, 2007

Hey Coach "T"...
You bounced into my thoughts yesterday...a friend mentioned the Baker to Vegas run and I laughed at how you told me running in the desert would be a "blast"...uh, it was running and in the desert, no thanks pal...so we are finally getting the football team room built at SVHS...55 pro style lockers, training tables, surround sound stereo and video monitors viewable from all angles...we will also have a coach's room...there will be a spot for you in that coach's room...ALWAYS...spring ball is upon us and I am gearing up the defense...you know I am going to have a blitz package for you...watch over us.

I miss you my friend.

Bob

April 24, 2007

Your watch ended 1/26/05. One year later to the date, I would graduate from the police academy. Your brothers will continue the job where you left off. Rest easy Deputy Tutino, you are not forgotten.

Police Officer

April 18, 2007

HAPPY EASTER SWEETIE!! I remember our first Easter together , we went over to my Aunt's house and you egg hunted with all her client's. You are truly one of a kind.
I am blessd to have had you in my life. It just wasn't long
enough...I miss you terribly. My uncle Earl has joined you in heaven, give him a big hug... I love you baby.

Rita Tutino
Wife

April 7, 2007

I miss you so very much.It is so hard to lose a child .I cry almost every day.I wish I could see that smile and that twinkle in your eye again, and know for sure that you are okay and I will see you in Heaven..We all love you and wish you were here with us to see Connor James and tell him your funny stories..he looks like you and James.That last time we were all together and you told us that you couldn't wait for this child to be here ,and now that he is, it is so sad that you are not.Watch over our family ..keep us all safe and smile on the ones who need you the most.Our hearts weep for you. love Mom

Maureen Tutino
Mom

March 30, 2007

Dad Im missing you like crazy. There is not a day that goes by that I cant get you out of my head. I have decided to proceed into fulfilling the tradition of law enforcement. Im taking the LA County test in a week. Please bless me and watch over me during these times. I love you so much father. May you bless me and my family. Hope God is enjoying your company, cause i wish i was!!!

Nick Tutino
Son

March 26, 2007

Happy Birthday my dearest son
I realized the other day that I told you were not allowed to turn 50 as that would make me feel really old..who knew that it would never happen..Jill says she is not going there either..she's now subtracting until Tony catches up with her. Thanks for the song yesterday...Marie decided to come and join Jeff and the rest of you there in Heaven ..watch over us all ..keep smiling.We love you and miss you.

Maureen Tutino
Mom

March 6, 2007

Today we baked your favorite cake and sent you up some balloons...it would have been your 50th birthday!
I love you baby. You are forever in my heart.
So Happy Heavenly Birthday my smakdady! :) xoxo

Rita Tutino
Wife

March 5, 2007

February 14th..this is a day I will never forget. It is the day that you asked me to marry you. You did it as only you could have done it...I miss you terribly my love. Wish you were here. Happy Valentine's Day...

Rita
Wife

February 14, 2007

My thoughts are with your loved ones on this 2nd anniversary of your EOW. Continue to keep watch over all of your loved ones and those still out on patrol. I know that the silent tears fall every day in your memory from the broken hearts of those loved ones left behind. They will forever keep your memory alive as you are a true hero and heroes never die. You will never be forgotten.

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

January 26, 2007

Another year has gone by without you here. You may not be here physically but you are always in my thoughts. I have wonderful memories I will cherish forever. I love you my "smakdady" .

Rita Tutino
Wife

January 26, 2007

Well here it is two years later and these wounds havent healed yet. Probably never will. You had such an impact on us all it is unbelievable. What a great man heaven has up there. Mom is still hurting for you and yearning for your touch. I wish these words wouldnt have to be written. We all just have a hard time swallowing this lump that has been put in our throats since the day some loser decided to selfishly take you from us all. We have bonded closer as a family and we talk and laugh about our memories of you. I wanted to tell you that I met your grandma in my dreams you showed me her, I pointed her out to mom in a photo she couldnt believe it, I couldnt believe it, for I have never seen her before that dream. Also you were right, Kendall Susan was born last August, you held her in my dream and told me she was a girl before I even found out. Sierra and Harley sure do miss their Papa Jim. Harley still cries for you sometimes. It is hard for him to understand. Sierra still looks for you when she sees the Mach....she will say "there is papas car, where is he?" among other random things...they havent forgot you...none of us will. Dustin has been doin all your honey do list...he is glad to help mom out...he made her a huge cross with blue lights on it this christmas for rememberance of you...mom had your nutcrackers out for you not all of them but a good portion, you had so many! You are missed terribly, another year has flown by so fast, I miss you, forever you will be in our hearts! RIP JIM....LOVE...KRISTIN..........................

Kristin Miller
daughter

January 26, 2007

ALWAYS remembered and honored for making the supreme sacrifice.

Joanie
Mother, daughter, sister, and granddau. of LEOs

January 26, 2007

My dearest son
Tomorrow will be 2 years..I can't believe it ..I never will understand why God wanted you at such a young age.You had so much left to do and so much has happened that you wanted to be a part of..We all miss you so ..children are not supposed to go before their parents...your Dad says good mornng to you every AM as he drinks his coffee from a golf cup you gave him...you were a special man.watch over our family..keep us safe. You would be proud of us ..we have helped 10 kids with money for college and at least 2 of them are going onto law enforcement,including some of your football kids..We will keep this fund going as long as we can..sing with the angels & keep that beautiful smile shining ..hugs from your Mom

Maureen Tutino
Mom

January 26, 2007

Thank you for your service. Please continue to watch over your fellow officers.

wife of a leo

January 25, 2007

To the family of Deputy Tutino, I knew that another family had experienced the same trauma on 1/26/05 and just learned how to find you, via date. I want to send my thoughts and prayers on this approaching anniversary of your loved one. Unfortunately, my father's EOW was also 1/26/05 after a long 24 hours of anguish. It seems unreal and I remember that day much clearer today than last year. Sometimes I wander if that's good or not, but. . . I want you all to know I can somewhat understand your pain and I pray it gets easier for all of us, if that's possible. On 1/26/07, I will remember my father and I will be thinking of you all in rememberance of Deputy Tutino. Take care and God bless. Your angel will smile on you and watch over you.

Tomya (Cochran) Allen
daughter of Det. Cochran, EOW 1/26/05

January 18, 2007

What a man of honor ! NEVER to be forgotten.

Joanie
Mother, daughter, sister, and granddau. of LEOs

January 10, 2007

Happy New Year my dearest son..It has been harder this year than last.I guess because Connor looks so much like you and James that it is painful that you are not here to hold him,and tell him your funny stories.We all miss you so much,especially Nick.Tony has his memorial car ,the GTO
running and is so proud of it..Help him pass his senior test ..watch over us all as we try to get by without you.
We love you ..keep singing in Heaven..Mom

Maureen Tutino
Mom

January 1, 2007

MERRY CHRISTMAS MY LOVE....Colby and I sat in the Mach today listening to your Metalica CD. And remembering how you would pull into the driveway, your window down and the stereo turned up...and you would be singing and bopping your head !! It is hard still being so in love with you and not being able to see you everyday. I would just love to be able to gaze into those beautiful blue eyes, if only for a minute. So until we are together again I only have memories.
Dustin made me a beautiful cross with blue lites on it to put in my front yard. We sure wish you were here. You always put together the best stocking stuffers!! Mike is home from Iraq, and him Tara and Tyler will be leaving to go home to Germany soon. Watch over their plane and keep it safe from harm. I love you ... always and forever.

Rita Tutino
Wife

December 25, 2006

Merry Christmas..We will miss you..I know how much you loved Christmas.You were a little kid about it.I fixed you a little tree of your own and put up the blue lights..There have been 4 of your brothers shot this week --2 of them have died.It is all so senseless. I hope you all are singing with the Angels..Keep watch over Tony as he patrols the streets and keep all of us safe..Our love always..

Maureen Tutino
Mom

December 24, 2006

Another Thanksgiving has come and gone, miss you , wish you were here..
Going to be putting up blue lights on the house this year. In memory of all the fallen officers. Should be lots of blue shining towards heaven.
I feel as tho part of my heart went with you. It still hurts alot.
love ya smakdady :)

Rita Tutino
Wife/Widow

November 24, 2006

Okay You became a grandfather today --Little Connor James arrived at 10:24 ..Nov. 18th ..I will tell him all about his Grandad and pray that he grows up a lot like you...You would be proud of your son James..he was great through the whole birthing process..and I know he will be a great Dad.
Please help Nick find his way..and keep us all safe ,especially Tony as he patrols the streets...We miss you every day.You went too soon..Mom

Maureen Tutino
Mom

November 18, 2006