Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

So today was big day in your son's life ...in front of
about 35 people Sheriff Baca himself gave him your badge number. So 2658 is now on Nick's uniform....he is so proud,as we all are. I was crying the other night about you not being here and of course your Dad in his straight forward way...said if Jim were here.. Nick wouldn't be getting the number !! I know we would all trade the number if we could somehow have you back....James and Marie are probably going to have the baby in the next couple of days.
God, I would give anything to have you with us. You would be very proud of both your sons. they have turned into wonderful young men ,just as you had hoped they would.
I know a lot of it is your influences. Nick really looks like you now and James has your personality. They talk about you a lot and miss you very much. I know you were smiling on us today...Love you

Maureen Tutino
Mom

March 25, 2009

I know you will be with us on the 25th and how very proud you would be ...we miss you ..wish you were here to be with us in person on that day....Love ya ..keep smiling .!!!

Maureen Tutino
Mom

March 15, 2009

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SWEETHEART

Rita Tutino
Wife

March 6, 2009

Happy Birthday dad. Hope your still smiling from above and blessing us below. I love you and miss you so much.

Deputy Tutino
LASD, Son

March 6, 2009

Happy Birthday Son !!! I wish I could hug you and take you out to dinner...mostly the hug. That would be when you would pick me up off the floor while I yelled at you for doing it... We are getting ready for a small shower for our little girl , coming in April. you would be loving all this ..another grandchild to spoil.We all miss you . When the Steelers won ..James said the irony of it was that you weren't here for their last 2 superbowl wins... we talk about you a lot...keep on smiling babe

Maureen Tutino
Mom

March 5, 2009

Hey ...Thanks for the wake up call this morning ...I just feel you are around and know how we are doing. We all miss you so. The time between your EOW and your birthday are the hardest times for me.Please watch over us all...I pray for you all the time. I miss your dumb jokes.....and your beautiful smile. ...Love you as always

Maureen Tutino
Mom

February 25, 2009

Forgive me for missing the anniversary of your E.O.W., but I felt as though I could not continue to read about so many tragedies. I now realize the visit each day to leave a word of encouragement and hope to the loved ones of others, helps me to remember that I am not alone with my pain and heartbreak. So may I say to your friends and loved ones that my thoughts and prayers are with them now and always. Continue to keep watch over them and those still out on patrol and may they know you will never be forgotten.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06

February 20, 2009

I was sitting in the mall yesterday and was watching all the people getting Valentine's gifts...and started thinking back of our first Valentine's Day together. IT was the day you officially proposed and give me a ring. You made it so special. You were such a romantic. I still have all the poems, cards and silly notes you would leave.
I cannot believe it has been 4 years already. My heart aches for you my sweet Jim . I miss you terribly.
Taking good care of your mustang. Can't bring myself to part with it. Oh and guess what, Amgen cycling team is starting their 5th leg here and I am going to watch..meet Lance Armstrong and all the team. I remember us laying in bed at nite watching all the races.
I have surgery in March. So I really need my angels at that time. Well baby I love and Miss you so very much.
But one day we will be together again :)

Happy Valentine's Day

Rita

Rita Tutino
Wife

February 13, 2009

Yeah Steelers !!!!!! We had a super Bowl party at Tony's and we were all there and the end of the game was sooo exciting I thought the house would explode...Your picture was everywhere over the last couple of weeks and it was taped on the ledge at Tony's ..so you had a front row seat.
Your grandson was yelling Go Steelers . He looks like you and James and is really cute. wish you could have been there in person..you'd have loved it. We love you and miss you every day.

Maureen Tutino
Mom

February 6, 2009

Four years now dad... Crazy how love will always last even though I cant see or touch you. I love you and miss you so much.

Deputy Tutino
LASD, Son

January 26, 2009

Help us all get through this day. For me it was a parent's nightmare and the worst day of my life....We will be thiking of you all day long ....I know we will meet again....and that my Mom is talking your ears off but my bro Jeff is there with Dad to have a laugh about it ....we are having a Steeler Super Bowl party..I know you will be with us rooting the team on. Lov ta and miss you ...

Maureen Tutino
Mom

January 26, 2009

Dad.. Just stopping by again. The Steelers are going to the Superbowl! I miss you so much. I talk about you non stop. I have met so many people that knew you. And every single one of them cant stop praising about how wonderful you were. I am leading my own path to my career now! As my father, you have shown me the way to becoming an amazing deputy. Every day I learn something new. And every day, I sit in my briefing room before shift asking for your blessing. And so far, I walk out of work on my own two feet. I love you dad, and thank you for resting your soul on my shoulder for protection. I have taken the handle now and will forever keep your wisdom in the back of my head. I love you so much.
We have the watch now, so go on and rest peacefully.

Your son.....

Deputy Tutino
LASD, Son

January 19, 2009

Thinking of you a lot through the holidays....the football playoffs [GO STEELERS!]...I understand the fan thing now ...thanks 1 more game and if they win ..it'll be the Super Bowl again...got some pictures of you with the horses...gave them to everyone for Christmas we sat and talked about you for awhile ..Tony misses you a lot...We all do ...hug Mom and Dad for me...Love ya...

Maureen Tutino
Mom

January 12, 2009

MERRY CHRISTMAS sweetie ....I will again miss all the stocking stuffers you used to have for me Christmas morning..Have my blue cross out front, and my law enforcement neighbors think it is awesome!! I know you are having a heavenly Christmas with friends and family. Sure do miss you tootie..blowing you lots of kisses :)

xoxoxo Love you always..

Rita Tutino
Wife

December 24, 2008

Okay thanks for the good thoughts ...I am 2 weeks down from the knee surgery....and not doing too badly. it is still pretty painful though.We are getting ready for another Christmas without you ...it is still just as hard as it always has been..Help all of us stay strong...I will miss my little Irish goodies you always found for me . The saving grace for our family is Connor and our little girl coming up in a few months. My blue lights are out front to honor all fallen officers.keep an eye on Nick and Tony they could use your help right now . We love you dearly...think of you every day and miss you a lot.

Maureen Tutino
Mom

December 18, 2008

Hang with me this week will ya ? I am having the other knee done and as you remember this is a difficult recovery.
So send lots of good thoughts to your Mom and watch over me.Actually another Christmas without you is so sad.You always were such a nut about it...I treasure the picture you and Tony had taken and gave to me a month before you were taken from us ...There's a few of us that could use some of those good wishes from you ..you know who they are ...watch over us all...we love and miss you...your Dad has never been the same since you left us.love your mom

Maureen Tutino
Mom

November 30, 2008

Pops,
Well just was thinking of you, so thought I would write you. East Facility is definately the place to be. Lots of fun stuff to do. I had a couple inmates that were informants for you talk to me the other day. They sat there and told me stories about you. I just laughed and thought in my head, ONLY MY DAD! The inmates at CJ really respected you and thought you were a "cool Dep". I think Im gonna work some type of gang enforcement. Anyways, enough about me.. I love you so much dad. I get your badge number after the first of the year. I hope Im making you proud. I love you.

P.S.. . Michelle says hello and wishes she could rub your tummy like i used too!! hahaha.

Deputy Sheriff, Nick Tutino
Los Angeles County Sheriff, Son

November 6, 2008

Sorry about that but it looks like your guy is not going to make it into the White House...I couldn't vote for him and maybe you wouldn't have this time around either. It's funny but one of the last things we talked about was that.I miss you so very much.I'm going to have my other knee done next month, that's funny too as we might have been going there together also. Wish my Mom and Pop and brother Jeff a Happy Thanksgiving for me will ya ? Love you son .....Mom

Maureen Tutino
Mom

November 4, 2008

Well another summer is coming to an end and winter will soon be upon us. Those cold winter nites when we used to cuddle up by the fire, drink some hot chocolate and just snuggle..:) I miss you tootie .. Ilove you forever.
Thanks for the visit. much needed.

xoxoxo love you baby

Rita Tutino
Wife

October 13, 2008

Is it dreams or is it tears..
The only thing left is my fear..
Knowing that your gone forever..
I just want us as one here together..
Not only now, but for all of life..
My heart was stabbed, it felt like a knife..
Dad o dad why did you go..
I need you hear so bad, you dont even know..
My badge will carry your strength and wisdom..
Your looking down from your amazing kingdom..
I love you now, I loved you then..
I will never have a father, ever again..
Thank you for what you gave..
In my heart, my love will always be saved..
I love you so so much..
Together forever, I miss your touch..
Our hearts are together, right here, right now..
We will be see eachother again, someday, somehow..

I love you daddy.... Thank you for your true love
Nick

Deputy Sheriff, Nick
LASD, Son

September 20, 2008

To even start this reflection is so time consuming...I have so much to say.. I feel that I know you, and I miss you every day. When Nick & I met, it was forever in an instant. I am so proud of you for raising such a remarkable person. He has become the hero for me that you were always to him. Its hurts to know that your gone, to know I'll never get to meet you, knowing all the amazing things about you I've learned, and mostly that you had to leave all the people that love you dearly, way to soon.
I've been praying that you would come to him in any way shape or form. Last night...you did. It really made me cry. You mentioned everything to him that I wished you would and it truly made him ecstatic. He needed that. I'm so proud of him & I know it touched his heart to hear it from you yourself. He's touching peoples lives as you did to others, and carrying your name. You both are such special people and especially to me. I just wanted thank you for mentioning me to him & saving me for your son. I'd like to believe you did that. My accident should have killed me...It hurt that that had to happen, and it's rough to get through, but it was truly a blessing in disguise.
I will always be by Nick's side, forever and always. No one could ever be anyone's replacement...but I certainly will love him enough for both you & I, always take care of him, and keep you in our hearts daily. Please look after him...

Michelle
daughter-in-law to be...

September 19, 2008

It's happened again ...another Metrolink crash and another officer in uniform lost her life. Because of what happened with you ..she will get all the honors she deserves. A fellow off duty LASD sheriff was seriously hurt and helped others until he collapsed ...that would have been you ....I think God is building a police force in Heaven of all these special people . You're in charge of the gang recognition..keep an eye on Nick and all the rest of us ...

Maureen Tutino
Mom

September 17, 2008

Hello My Love...well it is fair time again here, I went to a concert at the fair on Thursday nite, and realized it was 9 yrs ago on that same nite we met watching Brooks and Dunn..I sat and though of how wonderful it was. You told me that night it could be the start of something good and it sure was. You were just taken to soon. I love you so very much. I miss you deeply. So until one day when we well meet again in HEAVEN, you rest easy baby...and I hope you are catching all the balloons Sierra is sending up to her papa. Grandkids miss papa Jim. xoxoxo

Rita Tutino
Wife

September 16, 2008

I read and keep updated on this web page ever since I have found it. I try and read as many of the reflections as I can. I have to say Deputy Sheriff Tutino, you have one hell of a family and you must be very proud of them as I would. A lot of the reflectoins do bring a tear to my eyes. Gods speed Deputy Tutino, we have the watch both inside and outside of the fence.

Floyd Mullens, Sr.
Federal Correctional Institution, El Reno, Oklahoma

September 15, 2008

We miss you so...Tony had his 45th birthday yesterday and you should have been there. We are doing a party for Jill for the one you missed ...the big 50 ...You would have been giving them both a hard time . Tanner is thrilled ...he is the ball boy for the Simi HS team this year...Tony already gave the team a pep talk for you ..We know you are around in spirit ...your Dad misses the calls about the team and sports in general...I just came back from Pa and the hype on the Steelers is good...we will see.
James and Marie are having another little one...and Nick seems to be doing well. Anyway we love you lots ..Keep Smiling !!!

Maureen Tutino
Mom

September 2, 2008