Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Dear Josh,

It has been a little over a week since we celebrated your life and laid you to rest. Your brothers and sisters at the Sheriff's Office stood tall and we all honored you to the fullest. Please watch over all of us still left here to protect the community which you devoted your life to, and ultimately gave your life for. We take care of our own and their families, and you and your's will not be forotten. We will always honor your memory. Godspeed my brother, till we meet again.

POLICE OFFICER TODD RIGGINS
ST. AUGUSTINE POLICE DEPARTMENT

May 14, 2004

I don't know if I can even put into words how incredibly special Josh was and still is. He was a light that touched every person he came in contact with. Every day that I live without him on this earth, I look forward to the day I will see him again with our Lord. I have the greatest peace knowing that Josh is walking streets of gold, settling in his "sweet" mansion, chatting with those who have also gone before, and most of all...resting in the arms of Jesus. My dearest Josh...you will always hold the keys to a very special place in my heart. I will never forget your handsome smile, nor the happiness it gave me every time you smiled at me. It was a true joy to be with you and have you in my life. I miss you greatly and love you dearly.
Josh would want us to glorify the Lord, even in this time of extreme sorrow. As the psalmist wrote in Psalm 34:1..."I will bless the Lord at all times: His praise shall continually be in my mouth". Josh is praising the Lord as I write and as you read. Thank you Lord, that Josh is abiding with You.

Kelly Gillain

May 12, 2004

The short time we knew you, you became a good friend. You are a fellow brother in uniform that will be missed. We know you are standing tall with God, A smile on your face, saying "IT'S ALL GOOD, GUYS,, IT'S ALL GOOD"

DEP. RIOS AND DEP. THURMOND
SJSO/BOOKING

May 11, 2004

Dear Lord, 10-65 10-45 (copy my call), I'm calling up a prayer.
In reference to our friend Josh, we know he's with you there.
Let him know he is remembered, he's made a difference in our lives as you can tell.
We feel his badge has grown some wings, and we know he'll wear them well.

From Charlie shift comm - Stephanie Weir, Jen Wilfong, Inez Timko, Oscar Romer, Sgt Renee Rowe, Angela Maguire

KRIS ROBERTS, communications operator
ST JOHNS COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE

May 9, 2004

DEAR JOSH THIS IS MOM. I MISS YOU BABY
YOU HAVE BEEN GONE ONLY 7 DAYS BUT IT ALREADY SEEMS LIKE AN ETERNITY. I HAVE COME TO KNOW MANY SPECIAL PEOPLE THROUGH THIS TRAGEDY. I HOPE THEY WILL STAY LIFELONG FRIENDS. EVERYTIME I HUG ONE OF THE BROTHERS & SISTERS FROM THE LAW ENFORCEMENT I SOMEHOW CONNECT WITH YOU ONCE AGAIN. I LOVE YOU BABY! WE WERE SUPPOSED TO EAT TOGETHER TONIGHT & CELEBRATE MOTHERS DAY SO BE WAITING ON ME IN HEAVEN LOVE MOM

MOM - JEAN BLYLER
AGENT MOM OF 3257

May 8, 2004

TO JOSH'S FAMILY I WOULD LIKE TO SAY I HOPE I FULFILED THE HONOR AND RESPECT THAT JOSH DESERVED FOR HIS FUNERAL. AND TO THE MEN AND WOMAN OF SJSO I WOULD LIKE TO THANK YOU FOR ALL OF YOUR ASSISTANCE IN PUTTING TOGETHER THE FUNERAL WITH OUT YOUR HELP I COULD NOT HAVE GIVEN JOSH WHAT HE DESERVED.

LT. BEN TANNER
ST. JOHNS COUNTY SHRIFFS OFFICE

May 8, 2004

YOU WILL NEVER FORGOTTEN WE WILL ALWAYS BE THERE FOR THE FAMILY

Charles Shinholser ( Northeast FL. C O P
CONCERNS OF POLICE SURVIVORS

May 8, 2004

rip little brother all of us here at the jso hate losing a fellow officer all though i am not an officer you are in my prayers my heart goes out to the blyler family he was taken way too soon every body feels your pain as for we have all lost a loved one jso is always here for you

robert someillan volunteer
JSO

May 8, 2004

To the family, friends, and co-workers of Deputy Blyler:

Having recently lost two of my co-workers, I know the pain and grief that you are all experiencing right now. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you now. I pray that God will bless Deputy Blyler's family and keep them in his loving embrace and care. God Bless my dear brother in blue.

Deputy Dobie D. Landry
Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office--Thibodaux, Louisiana

May 8, 2004

We loved working with Josh. He often worked in “Zone 1”, which is the same zone that our office is in, and he visited us frequently. When he came to visit, he always had a smile on his face and always brought smiles to ours. Josh was a good friend and an excellent deputy sheriff. He was an all-around great person, and he will be greatly missed by all of us. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.


Mr & Mrs Kerry W. Tanner, Jr & Alpha Shift Communications
St Johns County Sheriff’s Office

Heather M Tanner, Communications Operato
St Johns County Sheriff's Office

May 8, 2004

Even though I only knew Josh for a few months he made a great impact in my life. I will never forget him.
Josh, I Love you and miss you buddy! please watch over us from heaven.
"Is all good" buddy, is all good......and I am sure is all good where you are at now.

Angela Maguire Dispatcher
St Johns County Sheriffs Office

May 8, 2004

I was a classmate of Josh in Academy, and also served as class Chaplain. When I spoke to Joh a month or so ago, he said, "It's all I ever thought it would be and more." He was a breath of fresh air, who breathed life into everyone whom he encountered. May God bless Josh as he shares His closest company, and may God bless his family as they begin to mend and put their lives back together.

Chaplain Greg C. Frazier
Jacksonville Beach Police Dept

May 8, 2004

Your family and friends are in my prayers. May you find peace and comfort trough the Lord. God Bless You.

May 7, 2004

Your family, friends, and department are in my prayers.

Ofc. S.L. Coffman
California Highway Patrol

May 7, 2004

rest in peace brother, we will take it from here.

Ptl. Ivan Davis
Lakeland Police Dept. Ga

May 7, 2004

My thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends, and co-workers of Deputy Blyler. I am currently deployed overseas with a close friend of Joshua's, Deputy Chris Mackley. There are a few LEO's on this deployment and we all share the loss of Joshua. He was a brave man doing a job that few would want to do but all need to have done.

Lt. Max Maxwell
Orange County Sheriff's Office, Orlando FL

May 7, 2004

YOUR THE BEST FRIEND EVER JOSH. PLEASE KEEP US UNDER YOUR WATCHFUL EYES AS YOUR NOW IN A BETTER PLACE. THANKS FOR MAKING THE ULITIMATE SACRIFICE WHILE PROTECTING US. EVERYONE HERE IN BOSNIA THANKS YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE WHILE WE ARE ON OUR DEPLOYMENT. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. GOD BLESS
YOUR FRIEND ALWAYS

DEPUTY SHERIFF CHRIS A. MACKLEY
ST. JOHNS COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE

May 7, 2004

You are truly a hero and you gave the ultimate sacrifice. Protect us Josh as you watch from the heavens above----we will meet again one day...but until then you are my guardian angel. RIP my brother!

Trooper----Troop G
FHP

May 6, 2004

My sympathy goes out to the family, friends, & fellow co-workers of Deputy Sheriff Joshua E. Blyler. We need to stick together.

Trooper Brandon Hoaglan
Florida Highway Patrol

May 6, 2004

BUFFALO, NEW YORK

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS POLICE
OFFICERS WISH TO SEND OUR CONDOLENCES.
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH DEPUTY
BLYLER, HIS FAMILY AND CO-WORKERS.

GOD BLESS...

PO ERNEST G. PENN
DEPT. OF VETERANS AFFAIRS POLICE

May 6, 2004

Brother,
You will be missed. You were a great friend that brought happiness and joy to everyday that I spent beside you. My heart goes out to you, your parents, your family, your friends, and your fellow SJCSO brothers. May the lord be with them in this time of need. God Speed

Deputy Sheriff Andrew Bowman
Clay County Sheriffs Office, Florida

May 6, 2004

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, I guess I ain't because those of us who carry a badge can't always be a Saint."
I've had to work most Sundays
and at times my talk is 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 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 a 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 you burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets.
You've done your time in Hell"

G. HOUSTON
SOUTH CAROLINA

May 6, 2004

Blessed are the Peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. Rest in peace brother in blue.

Sgt. Matt Kline #356
Mosby, Missouri Police Department

May 6, 2004

On behalf of the Pittsfield Police Dept., we offer our condolences to the family and friends of Dpty. Blyler. God Bless.

Officer Rodney Minoty
Pittsfield Police Dept. ME

May 5, 2004

Rest in peace sir. Thank you

Shannon
concerned citizen

May 5, 2004