Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Deputy Sheriff Joshua Thomas Rutherford

Blaine County Sheriff's Office, Montana

End of Watch Thursday, May 29, 2003

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Reflections for Deputy Sheriff Joshua Thomas Rutherford

Rest In Peace Brother. You are honored and remembered on the 14th anniversary of your E.O.W. Thank you and your family for your sacrifice and service. May the coward that took your life rot and suffer.

Officer Mike Robinson, (Ret)
City of Upland, CA

December 14, 2017

Josh,

It’s been 14 and 1/2 years since you made the journey. I miss you so much. I bet you were glad to see your Uncle Jimmy. Jen and Matthew are going to come and spend Christmas here in Harlem. Harley will here on the 26th. Family pictures are going to be taken. I don’t have any pictures of you. So many regrets. I miss you son and I am one day closer to you.

Love

Mom

November 30, 2017

I MISS YOU NEPHEW

Melody Rasor
aunt

November 25, 2017

Josh,

I miss you very much.....

Melody Rasor
aunt

November 23, 2017

Judge Yvonne Laird. The name and title ring true. I bet you are celebrating and throwing up some high fives. I love you son and I'm one day closer to you.

Mom

November 18, 2016

Son,
It's been over 13 years since I have heard your voice and saw your smile. I still miss you so much. I yearn to join you.

Mom
Mother of Josh

July 1, 2016

13years.....has it really been that long my friend? You are still so very missed and loved! May you continue to rest in peace and watch over us all. Love you!

Anonymous
Friend

May 29, 2016

I can't believe it has been almost 13 years since you left us. The pain is still as fresh as the day you died. I miss you nephew.

Melody Rasor
Aunt

May 10, 2016

12 years 8 months since you left. Lot of changes but one thing remains the same, you are gone. It's hard but I'm still trying. Going to see Harley today. I am one day closer to you.

Mom

January 29, 2016

Son,

You sent your brother Steve home. Thank you and I love you. I am one day closer to you

Mom

January 20, 2016

Josh,
This is your sister's birthday. I wish you could be here for dinner. It's almost Christmas, my 13th without you. I know that they are celebrating our Jesus birthday. I just wanted to know that you are still loved and I miss you. I'm one day closer to you. Please watch over your sons.

Maxine Clifford
Mother

December 14, 2015

Son
I miss you so much. I am so lonesome. One of my grandchildren told me that I was going to die a lonely old woman. She doesn't know how right she is.

Mom

July 23, 2015

Time may have passed but you are not forgotten. I believe as long as someone remembers you or speaks your name, you are still with us.
Thank you for your heroism.
GOD Bless

Detention Officer A.Zambito
Texas

May 29, 2015

Josh,

I didn't know what to do when you died. I still don't know and it's been over twelve years. I miss you so much that it's hard to breath. Please

Mom

January 30, 2015

Josh

You are my first thought in the morning. I wake up with a smile and then I realize you are gone.

Maxine Clifford, Mom

September 8, 2014

Josh

Here in Billings to watch MariBeth and Teague graduate. We are going to have a party in the yard on Tuesday to celebrate. Miss you. Wish you were here for the day. I am one day closer to you.

Love Mom

Maxine Clifford

May 31, 2014

Rest In Peace Deputy Rutherford, you are remembered.

Sgt. Jarrod L. Wilson / K9 Officer
West Virginia Division Of Corrections

May 29, 2014

Josh you are not forgotten, it is true that heroes live forever and you are truly a hero. My heart and prayers are with your mom, kids and family today and always. May God continue to guide them and may you continue to walk side by side with them all. Time does not heal the hurt and emptiness in our hearts, but we know you are with us always. Continue to rest in peace hero.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure, EOW 08/06/02

May 29, 2014

I was talking with a Deputy from Coos County Sheriffs Office today about the law enforcement memorial. he hasn't been, and i told him to make sure he goes at least once in his life time. i talked to him about you and what a great person you were. I can't believe in just a few short weeks it will be 11 years since you were taken from your family. I love and miss you nephew

Melody A. Rasor
Aunt of Deputy Joshua T. Rutherford

May 16, 2014

Just thinking of you and your mom today. Its hard to believe it going on 11 years this month, the years just go by to fast. Miss you always Josh

Debbie C
Blaine County

May 15, 2014

Son, sure do miss you tonight. Wishing to hear your voice. Harley, our granddaughter was here yesterday. When she pouts that lip of her goes out just like yours. She brings so much joy. I have so many regrets, I wish I would of stayed in Montana. I love you and I know I will see you again. I am one day closer to you.

Maxine Clifford, Mom

May 11, 2014

It's one of those days when you are on my mind.have you seen your gramma ruby yet? Tell het I miss hrr

Melody Ann Rasor
aunt of Joshua T Rutherford

April 17, 2014

I still miss you. Wonder if you know how much

melody zuhoski
aunt of Joshua t. rutherford

January 23, 2014

Josh,
I miss you so much. I can't believe it's ten years. I wonder what you would think of life. All the things that have happened. Your sons and your granddaughter. Harley is the source of so much joy. I miss your smile and laughter. I miss our conversations on Sunday mornings and your lead foot.

I know that you have seen the sign with your name. Thomas wanted that. I thought it would be a comfort. I miss you so much and sometimes life seems to be to hard to go on. The pain is indescribable and no words to seem to fit. I am one day closer to you son.

Maxine Clifford, mother
Deputy Joshua Rutherford
EOW 5/29/2003

August 17, 2013

Hard to believe it's been 10 years since you were taken from us. Not a day goes by that I don't think of you my friend. We still have the Watch down here and thanks for keeping the Watch safe up above for all of us.

Assistant Chief Brien Gault
Glasgow Police Department, MT

May 29, 2013

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