Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

John 5:28, 29 - "Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out". I pray that everyone can find peace in knowing that we will see this officer as well as many others again in Paradise soon. Until then, please accept my condolences.

A.W. Montgomery
Concerned Citizen

September 21, 2018

I miss you Pat! You were a really amazing guy

CO Talon Morsette #778
Rocky Boy Police Department

June 13, 2016

We miss you Pat
Lee Ladley
Rainer Langhammer

Smsgt Lee Ladley
USAF

April 19, 2014

Pat,

I have been thinking of you and all that you did for me when Josh left. I an thinking of the laughter that you brought the night that Josh was still in Missoula. I never took the time to thank you. I've been praying for your family and Blaine County.

Maxine

Maxine Clifford, mother

October 2, 2013

Thanks Pat, for your service. You are greatly missed.

Special Agent
BNSF Railway Police

September 16, 2013

PAPPY
AUG 8 A PRETTY TOUGH DAY. JUST COULD NOT GET MYSELF GOING DOWN THE RIGHT PATH TODAY. I SURE HOPE TOMORROW IS BETTER AS I HAVE TO GO TO HAVRE. THE KIDS ARE COMING SOON THAT WILL BE GREAT. JOE, DEAN, DAN, JERROD, STEVE HAVE ALL COME TO CHINOOK TO SEE ME IN THE PAST FEW WEEKS SURE FELT GOOD TO SEE OUR MILITARY FAMILY. THEY REALLY MISS YOU AND CARE ABOUT ME AND MY FUTURE. DAN AND JERROD ARE REALLY HAVING A TOUGH TIME AS WELL AS DAVE C. KRIS HAS REALLY BEEN GREAT. WE BOTH STILL HAVING A TOUGH TIME AS WELL AS YOUR LITTLE TAYLOR. SHE STILL CRIES FOR PAPA. TRISTAN IS HAVING A TOUGH TIME AS WELL BUT WE CANT GET HIM TO TALK ABOUT IT. HE HANGS HIS HEAD AND GETS VERY SAD. COUNSELING HAS STILL BEEN VERY GOOD FOR ME AS I HAVE A WONDERFUL COUNSELOR AND WILL GO AS LONG AS I NEED TO. I WAS GOING TO STOP GOING BUT KRIS DOSNT THINK I AM READY YET, YOU WERE A TREMENDOUS LOSS FOR ME PAT.
I LOVE YOU,

TERRI

TERRI
WIFE

August 9, 2013

PAPPY
JUNE 15 2013 ANOTHER TOUGH DAY. JUST SO MANY THINGS ON MY MIND AND I CAN'T CONCENTRATE ON JUST ONE THING, ON MAY15 THE STATE HONORED YOU WITH DEDICATING A PORTION OF HWY 2 FROM CHINOOK TO ZURICH IN YOUR NAME. THE FOLLOWING MONDAY WAS MEMORIAL DAY AND OUR 34 ANNIVERSARY WAS ON THAT WED. ALL IN A WEEK. I TOOK 34 LONG STEM RED ROSES TO THE CEMETARY FOR YOU LIKE YOU ALWAYS GOT FOR ME. THEY WERE BEAUTIFUL, JUST LIKE YOU. I MISS YOU SO MUCH, I WISH I COULD HAVE BEEN WITH YOU TO TELL YOU GOOD BYE, I TRIED SO HARD TO GET THERE BUT YOU PASSED JUST BEFORE I GOT THERE. I AM SO SORRY PAT.
I LOVE YOU SO MUCH. I HOPE AND I PRAY YOU DID NOT SUFFER AND YOU NEVER KNEW WHAT HAPPEND. THAT HAS BEEN MY BIGGEST WORRY, AND MY BIGGEST QUESTION. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO AND I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU, I KNOW WHEN MY TIME COMES YOU WILL MEET ME AT HEAVENS GATE.
GOOD BYE FOR NOW R.I.P.
LOVE TERRI

TERRI PYETTE
WIFE

June 16, 2013

Pat, I honor you today on LE Memorial Day and remember what a true HERO you are!! I was honored to have the privilege to know you while you were on earth and am blessed to know you are looking over us to keep us from harms way!!. You are extrememly missed by your friends and family as well as your borthers and sister of law enforcement!! Rest in Peace my friend

Sgt. Mike Zuhoski (Ret.)
Laurel Police

May 15, 2013

Undersheriff Pyette and Deputy Rutherford 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

PAPPY,
DEC 25 2012, A VERY QUIET CHRISTMAS. ALOT OF INVITES BUT NEEDED TERRI TIME, THOUGHT ALOT OF PASSED CHRISTMAS DAYS AND HAD SUCH GOOD MEMORIES AND ALOT OF LAUGHS. YOU WERE SO MUCH FUN ON CHRISTMAS A.M.. I HAVE JUST NEEDED SO MUCH TIME FOR ME AND US. TIME TO JUST SIT AND THINK. FINALLY GOT A HOLD OF J.T. AND HE WAS DEVISTATED. JUST COULD NOT BELIEVE IT. HE IS COMING TO SEE ME SOON.HE FELT SO BAD HE WAS'T HERE FOR ME, BUT HE NEVER KNEW. I HEARD FROM ALL OUR MILITARY FRIENDS ON CHRISTMAS AND THAT WAS GREAT. ALOT OF TEARS.DAVE C IS NOW A FULL BIRD COL. AND IN ALABAMA. WE ALL LOVE YOU SO MUCH PAT AND THINK OF YOU EVERY MINUTE.SO MANY GREAT MEMORIES. LOVE YOU MORE THAN EVER R.I.P. TERRI

TERRI
WIFE

December 30, 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

PAPPY SEPT 27 2012
TODAY YOU WOULD BE 55 YEARS OLD. HOW SAD YOU ARE NOT WITH US . IT HAS BEEN A VERY SAD DAY FOR ME. SO MANY HAVE REMEMBERED THIS DAY AS YOURS, THE PHONE HAS RANG ALL DAY, PEOPLE CALLING TO SEE IF I AM O.K. . MANY HAVE BROUGHT FLOWERS, PLANTS AND CARDS IN YOUR MEMORY. PEOPLE LOVE YOU PAPPY, YOU WERE ONE IN A MILLION AND WILL ALWAYS BE. WE MISS YOU SO MUCH BUT KNOW YOU ARE ALWAYS IN OUR HEARTS. I KNOW YOU WERE WITH ME THROUGH MY SURGERY AND HELPED ME THROUGH IT AS YOU HAVE ALWAYS BEEN THERE FOR ME. I LOVE YOU SO MUCH AND MISS YOU TERRIBLY. R.I.P PAPPY
TERRI

TERRI PYETTE
WIFE

September 28, 2012

Pappy
You are a true hero . I love you and miss you so much. Not a minute goes by that I don't think of you. I visit your grave everyday. I get a lot of comfort from going out there. I love you and always will. Kris and the kids are having a tough time as well. Taylor is really having a hard time . She has a lot of questions of where is my papa, she understands that your with Sierra and Dakota in heaven. Those kids love you so much and always will. They will never forget papa.

We all love and miss you very much
Ter

Terri Pyette
Wife

August 28, 2012

PAPPY,
I GO TO THE CEMETARY EACH DAY TO VISIT YOUR GRAVE. I HAVE SUCH A HARD TIME TRYING TO FIGURE OUT WHY THIS HAPPEND. JUST CARELESSNESS, BUT WHY YOU. I MISS YOU SO MUCH BUT I TAKE ONE DAY AT A TIME, I HAVE HAD ALOT OF THINGS GOING ON IN MY LIFE THAT IS MAKING ME NOT FEEL SO GOOD. I WILL GO ON AND LIVE EACH DAY FOR YOU. I LOVE YOU SO MUCH.
BYE FOR NOW, TERRI

TERRI PYETTE
WIFE

July 9, 2012

PAPPY,
IT HAS BEEN 4 MONTHS NOW AND I MISS YOU MORE THAN EVER. I THOUGHT THE PAIN WOULD GET A LITTLE BETTER OVER TIME, BUT NO. IT FEELS LIKE YEARS SINCE I LAST SAW YOU, YOU CAME IN ON THAT TERRIBLE DAY AT 330 TO GET A SANDWICH, ASYOU WERE LEAVING YOU GAVE ME A KISS AND SAID I'LL SEE YOU AT 500, AND THAT WAS THE LAST TIME WE SPOKE. AT 503 YOU WERE HIT BY A VEHICLE AND AT 540 I SAW YOU IN THE E.R VERY UNRESPONSIVE. YOU PASSED AWAY AT 1006 THAT NITE AT BENEFIS IN GT. FALLS. IT WAS AWFUL, I GAVE YOU THE LAST KISS AND RUBBED YOUR HEAD AS I TOLD YOU GOOD-BYE. YOU DID NOT DESERVE THIS. I GO TO THE CEMETARY ABOUT EVERY OTHER DAY TO CHECK ON YOU AND TELL YOU HOW MUCH I LOVE YOU. THE HEADSTONE WE GOT WILL BE OURS TOGETHER AND WILL BE BEAUTIFUL, I WILL SOON PUT PLANTS OUT FOR YOU ALTHOUGH THE DEER WILL EAT THEM. YOU HAVE ALOT OF WILDLIFE OUT THERE. PAT I LOVE YOU SO MUCH , A TRUE HERO IS NEVER FORGOTTEN YOU WERE A WONDERFUL MAN AND A TRUE ANGEL.

I LOVE YOU
TERRI

TERRI
WIFE

April 11, 2012

RIP Sir

James Kotke
Civilian / Former Officer
WSF Park Police (Wi.)

February 23, 2012

"The Final Inspection"
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, Lord, I guess I ain't, Because those of us who carry badges can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was 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 just 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 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 your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell."
Author Unknown

Sergeant Chad Miner
Powell Police Department

February 18, 2012

I come to the ODMP often to remember my late fiance Dennis. Every time I come here it breaks my heart to know that yet another officer has fallen and that yet another family has to live their lives without the officer they loved. My heart goes out to everyone who knew and loved Undersheriff Pyette. Know that you are not alone in the "journey" that you walk. Should you ever need anything please don't hesitate to contact me. (The Davis Co. Sheriff's Office in Iowa will always know how to reach me. I can also be found on Face Book.) You will be in my thoughts.

From reading the reflections left for Pat he sounds like he was a great man with a beautiful spirit. Those of you who knew him in life were so blessed to have been able to share in it. I hope that you will all continue to find a way to celebrate and remember Pat's life and the MAN that he was. Remember that Pat's life was about so much more than the way he died. Pat will continue to live on as long as we continue to remember him.

Undersheriff Pyette, thank you for helping to make this world a little safer for us all. YOU will not be forgotten. Please continue to watch over all of us as only you can. If you happen to bump into my late fiance Dennis up there give him a big hug for me and the kids. It's been nine years and he's still very much missed and forever loved.

Wishing you brighter and better days,


Jocelyne :)

Jocelyne Brar (Winnipeg, MB Canada)
Fiancee of Deputy Dennis R. McElderry (EOW: 01/03/03)

February 3, 2012

Pat,

I've come here countless times to write you a message but was unable. First off I'm angry that you go to Josh first.

Your loss reopened old wounds. You sat with us and told Josh stories while we were waiting for Marvin to bring him back from the crime lab. I always thought I'd have time. I wanted to tell you how much I appreciated you taking the time out to tell me about Josh's wicked sense of humor.
You and Josh have taught me about living in the day because you never know what tomorrow will bring. I just wanted to thank you for all that you did. I'ts so strange that Marvin, Loren and Josh are all together. Your lives became entwined the day you joined the BSO. I will check on Terri for you. I will teach her the ropes while Josh teachs you how things are run up there.
Again Thanks and catch up to the buffalo

Maxine Clifford, mother of
Deputy Josh Rutherfor EOW 5/29/03

February 2, 2012

May the Hand of God gently guide this family through this journey. From the reflection left by Mr. Brewer, it is obvious that Pat was a true servant to the citizens of the United States and to the citizens of Blaine County and his employees. I am sure God received a true Guardian when Pat arrived to patrol the streets of heaven. I will be in Washington DC for the Memorial, I am participating in the Police Unity Tour, and will have a small token of appreciation to present to you after the ceremony. I look forward to meeting you to thank you in person for Pat's sacrifice, and yours. May God Bless and keep you. Sandi

Retired Major Sandra K. Reed
Pasco County Sheriff's Office, Florida

February 2, 2012

Pat,
You were a friend, instructor, and brother. I will miss talking with you and being able to pick up the phone to ask you questions or just to shoot the Sh?? with you. You were always there for ANYBODY who needed a hand or just talk, didn't matter what it was you always went out of your way to help others. That is how I will remember you, I have know you for most of my adult life, you helped me through a lot of tough times, words cannot express the love I have for you and your family. There aren't many people that I know in my lifetime that have touched so many. Your life was cut way too short, you were a man on a mission helping your fellow man. Remember when your doing your inspections upstairs and some young kid tells you "Im not going to shave until she does" it was all in fun. I will always respect you as a man, my instructor, and my best friend. Remember keep the wind in your face and they will never know your coming, happy hunting old friend. I will miss you.
RIP brother, till we meet again, I'll have a full bottle of Jack Daniels.

Your Friend Always,

Richard "Flaps" Brewer

Richard Lee Brewer TSGT USAF Ret
United States Air Force

January 28, 2012

PAPPY,
I AM SO SAD WITHOUT YOU AND EVERYDAY IS GETTING HARDER. I HAVE LOVED YOU ALWAYS AND I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU, I REMEMBER ALL OUR TIMES THAT WE HAD TOGETHER, WE LAUGHED TOGETHER AND WE CRIED TOGETHER BUT WE ALWAYS WERE TOGETHER. I LOVED YOU THEN, NOW AND FOREVER. YOU ARE MY BEST FRIEND NOW AND FOREVER. REST IN PEACE UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN. I AM SO SORRY YOUR LIFE GOT CUT SHORT, WE HAD SO MUCH LIFE AHEAD. I LOVE YOU SO VERY MUCH.

YOUR LOVING WIFE, TERRI

TERRI
WIFE

January 17, 2012

Rest in Peace Pat. It was a pleasure to have met you at Sharons (Mother-in Law) house in Florida years ago, but I knew then that I just met a wonderful young person. It was my honor to have met you Pat and I was saddened to hear of the accident that took your life. The world is less perfect without you. Again, rest in peace Pat.

RosiBentley-Burgess
Friend

January 17, 2012

The National Police Wives Association would like to extend their heartfelt prayers to the family of Undersheriff Pat Pyette and the Blaine County Sheriff's Office during this time. Thank you, Officer Pyette, for your service.

Staff
National Police Wives Association

January 13, 2012

Undersheriff Pyette,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community, but for our Country as well when you served in the USAF. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

January 11, 2012