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3/19/04 Anonymous Message #1726   What I find particularly unsettling is the fact that Joshua was a student at St. John's -- his parents sent him there with such high hopes for a bright future -- and now he's gone. So what does the university do? Give a great hue and cry that they've done all they can do, and now it's time to move on. Well forget it. It's not time to move on until Joshua is found. That the university is not continuing to support the Guimond family is highly disturbing -- not to mention extremely disappointing. Keep fighting Mr. Guimond, people see what's happening here, and we support you 100%

3/19/04 St. Johns - A "Christian" school? Message #1725   " Does the father in question have reasonable cause to conduct an investigation? Unless he has broken laws or tarnished the rights of others a ''CHRISTIAN'' school should welcome and help him, tolerating him in LOVE! Our courts have become the tools of liars who invoke restraining orders in order to cover up their own sins. ... Wher do I sign up to help Mr. Guimond in his search? The other interesting part of the article I read in the Star Trib was, ''there was nothing to connect the dissapearance to those of several other college students about the same time in MN and Wisconsin...'' I think this merits more investigation. People do disappear - without a trtace. Instances of this and predictions of future occurrences (the rapture) are all over the Bible. I has been happening - the numbers are amazing. Perhaps there are spiritual reasons for this whole thing? Mr. Guimond have you tried Jesus yet? I know He can give you peace - and justice.....in your search."

3/19/04 Anonymous Message #1724   ''"\Ar''ro*gance\, n. [F., fr. L. arrogantia, fr. arrogans. See Arrogant.] The act or habit of arrogating, or making undue claims in an overbearing manner; that species of pride which consists in exorbitant claims of rank, dignity, estimation, or power, or which exalts the worth or importance of the person to an undue degree; proud contempt of others; lordliness; haughtiness; self-assumption; presumption.'' SJU is being arrogant by behaving as though it is the aggrieved party. Arrogant is not allowing a distraught father the opportunity to search for his son in the best way he can. Arrogant is not ponying up some of that bigtime cash the university has to offer financial assistance in the search. If they are so sure Josh drowned in the lake, why don't they pay to have it searched again? No matter how you slice it, this nightmare occurred on the grounds of this university -- and the school officials have clearly turned their backs on this family -- I think that's pretty damn arrogant ... "

3/19/04 Anonymous Message #1723   How is SJU being errogant? In no way are they being errogant. They are being extremely cooperative and good at explaining the situation. It is a bad situation, i agree on that, but sju is not being errogant.

3/18/04 ... Message #1722   It's a disturbing thing when some individuals feel it necessary to criticize victims in a case -- tell me, what has the Guimond family done that you yourself would not do if your child was missing? Take the speck out of your own eye before pointing out the stick in someone else's

3/18/04 Anonymous Message #1721   I've never been a fan of the ACLU, but at a time like this, I feel they might be of help -- after all, Mr. Guimond's freedom to speak his mind in an effort to find his son is being restricted -- maybe it's time to lawyer up, Mr. Guimond -- how dare SJU prevent you from seeking answers to your son's disappearance!

3/18/04 Anonymous Message #1720   To the Guimond family -- there are many of us who are standing by you, and will continue to support you for as long as it takes to find Josh. You can't "offend" us because we are with you 110% and we understand what you are doing. Keep at it, don't let the pompous and arrogant behavior of SJU stop you from doing what you need to do. We'll be here covering your back. To SJU: we're watching you

3/18/04 Anonymous Message #1719   Any respect I may have had for SJU is now gone. I think the treatment by SJU toward the Guimond family is low -- very low indeed. The good news is that many people are very aware that the university is doing its best to take the spotlight off of itself and put the focus on to Mr. Guimond -- but it's not working, because the vast majority of people understand who the real victims are -- and it sure isn't St. Johns

3/18/04 . Message #1718   Well gee I'm sorry some students' sensibilities have been offended -- if only those students had the depth of compassion to understand the full measure of grief the Guimond family is suffering

3/18/04 johnnie pride Message #1717   I agree with the courts decicion for the Order of St. Benedict's (OSB) request for Brian to be not allowed on OSB private property without an escort. I am all for searching and finding what happened to Josh, but tact and respect must be used. As a Community we pull together to treat each other with respect and dignity. We all have views, we should respect them. The main goal for everyone is to find Josh and others that are missing. We will find you Josh and Dru!

3/18/04 Joseph Message #1716   It sickens me to see how St. John's has treated you and your family. Stand strong. You are in my thoughts and my strength goes out to you.

3/18/04 Patricia Message #1715   After reading the article in Star Tribune 3/18 I am deeply concerned about the justice system and it's protection of the innocent. It seems as if SJC wants to forget about what has happened and go on with life. Yes,it would be in the best interest of the students to continue on but who is next? If this is such a secure campus how did this happen? Don't the other parents worry if it could be their son or daughter next? This is one of many questions I am sure that have been asked, and should continue to be asked until a reasonable answer is given. I feel for the family as I too have only one child, one son. It would seem as if Joshua's father is being harrassed by the restraining order. You are in my prayers and thoughts. Bless you and your loved ones.

3/18/04 Uncle Paul Message #1714   "Once again; OUR ONLY GOAL IS TO FIND JOSH! Anything that moves us from that goal is detrimental t the cause. Please focus your energy in positive ways which will help us find him. Donate to the fund. How does everyone think the Triden Foundation was paid for. It wasn't the county and it wasn't St. John's. It was the fund. Another way to help is to keep this case alive. Keep the pressure (in a positive way) on Stearn's County to keep digging. Continue to put up posters, put window clingers on your car, attend the hearing March 24th and show support for Brian, and last but not least, keep Josh in your prayers. ... "

3/18/04 Uncle Paul Message #1713   Is St. John's hiding something? Who knows. Are they being as helpful as they should be. Not in my opinion! As far as the sins of the Priests go (molestation), my feeling is that they should face a criminal trial just like anyone else. They should face a jury of their peers and answer to the law of man. They can answer to God anytime they want to, but should not be allowed to hide behind the church when it comes to their crimes. I do not know if the Priests had anything to do with Josh's disappearance. Unless someone has real evidence of this, does it make any sense to keep bringing it up here and elsewhere. Why waste the time and space debating the whole issue.

3/18/04 Uncle Paul Message #1712   Since the article came out in the St. Cloud Times regarding Brian and the restraining order, there have been a multitude of postings here and on the chat line. Is Brian irrational? Maybe so. What would any of you do in this same situation? His son, his only child is inexplicably missing. Everyone handles this kind of stress differently. Brian and the rest of the family desperately want answers. Nothing has changed there. Lisa is looking for Josh just as hard as anyone. If St. John's and Stearns County want a "rational" person to deal with, deal with her. We recognize that the investigators cannot share with us everything they are doing concerning the case, but some information is better than none. Just knowing it is still being looked into (actively) will give the family great hope. Isn't providing the family with hope worth it?

3/18/04 Kelly-MPLS Message #1711   I just read the startribune and learned that Josh’s dad has been banned from the campus. Are you kidding me!?! Someone’s child has disappeared on St. John’s Campus and they are telling Mr. Guimond is banned from the campus?? Telling Josh’s father that he can no longer be on the campus to search, talk or even investigate the disappearance of where his son, his only son was last seen. The campus is indicating that he is harassing other students. There is a more serious problem here people than ''feeling harassed.'' There is a person missing!!!! What would you do if you child was missing, would you stop at nothing to find them?? I cant believe SJU. Being in my early twenties I can tell you that I will not nor will I ever refer anyone to SJU and I hope after this article was published other parents with think twice before sending their child to this ridiculous university.

3/18/04 Katie Message #1710   I haven't seen the paperwork, but is it possible for Brian to be escorted by a student at SJU (or a CSB student)? Then he could continue his investigation and visit SJU as often as he before. I don't know if that will work because I'm thinking there is something saying it has to be security, but I thought I would suggest it. Could the escort be another parent or a faculty member?

3/18/04 Bob Message #1709   I can't be at the hearing, but I want Brian to know he has my support. And my prayers.

3/18/04 Anonymous Message #1708   "When he is on campus with an escort, Guimond is prohibited from talking to anybody who hasn't expressed a desire to talk to him and from shouting, swearing or name-calling. He may not photograph or tape-record anyone without permission and may not phone or e-mail anyone who has asked for no contact with him" These are Joshua's "friends" who are making such exaggerated complaints? These are people who "care" about Joshua? I don't believe it. They don't sound like friends to me. I still maintain that it is in the personal interest of St. John's to focus negative attention on the *victims* in this case -- with the hope of moving the negative spotlight off of the university. Sorry, it won't work -- the university's less than stellar reputation preceeds itself

3/18/04 ... Message #1707   In a times of tragedy, it becomes abundantly clear who the real and true friends of a person are -- Joshua, those of us who truly care will not let you down.

3/18/04 .... Message #1706   "There is none so blind, as he who will not see" Mr. Guimond has every right to pursue every angle possible in order to find out what happened to his son. If that makes his "friends" uncomfortable, if that upsets St. John's University and the Stearns County Sheriff's dept -- so be it. I think everyone should feel uncomfortable until the truth is uncovered -- unless it's just not that important to you. God bless you, Joshua, there is a group of us who will continue to stand by you -- for as long as it takes. And we are not afraid

3/18/04 Anonymous Message #1705   ''"Katie Benson, Josh's former girlfriend and a student at the nearby College of St. Benedict, said, ''Everybody wants to help. It's hard when you're being questioned [by Guimond] and you can't help and can't provide any new answers. ... ''From my point of view, I feel like it's a lot of miscommunication,'' she added. ''I think Brian thinks St. John's is covering up. St. John's looks at protecting the rights of students. Neither of them is going to see it from the other's point of view. It's really unfortunate to end up like this.'' ... It sure is unfortunate. Don't worry Joshua, there are many of us who continue to support you and your family, and we always will ... "

3/17/04 Anonymous Message #1703   ''"It's that involvement that led the Order of St. Benedict, on behalf of the St. John's community, to seek a two-year restraining order preventing Brian Guimond from coming to the campus without an escort. A hearing is scheduled for March 24.'' I hope all who support Mr. Guimond and his family will show up to offer encouragement that day -- someone has to care ... "

3/17/04 Tony G Message #1702   THERE IS NO WAY ANY PERSON(S) JUST CAME OFF THE FREEWAY AND TOOK JOSH. TRY SITTING IN THE BEST SPOT YOU CAN FIND WHERE YOU CAN SEE THE BRIDGE, AND DORMS. NOW WATCH PEOPLE WALKING ACROSS, AND TRY TO TIME OUT WHEN YOU WOULD TAKE OFF TO GET THEM. NOW REMEMBER YOU CAN'T TAKE OFF UNTIL YOU CAN SEE THEM COMMING. BY THE TIME YOU WOULD GET THERE, THEY'RE PROBABLY ON THE BRIDGE RIGHT? NOW REMEMBER THERE CAN'T BE 25 PEOPLE AROUND OR someone might see something, AND REMEMBER THIS IS A WEEKEND. YOU DON'T REALLY NEED TO DO THIS BECAUSE IT'S BEEN DONE A FEW TIMES ALREADY.

3/17/04 Anonymous Message #1701   ''"Sheriff's officials have said their search of the campus is complete and they believe Josh Guimond most likely fell into one of the bodies of water on campus after leaving a late-night party.'' Excuse me? Did the Trident Foundation, the premiere underwater search team, not search the lakes and state that Josh was not in any of them? And by the way, I don't understand the notion that Josh would just fall into a body of water ... whether he had been drinking or not, it makes no sense. It's not like he was a freshman and didn't know his way around St. John's campus -- sheesh ... "

3/17/04 . Message #1700   If it was your child, what would you do? Would you quietly walk away after the sheriff's dept. told you they had nothing further to offer? Would you allow the university to shoo you away in the hopes that you'd stop drawing negative attention to the school? Would you keep looking for answers, keep trying to find out what happened to your child? If no one else was willing to help you find the truth, would you just give up and walk away?

3/17/04 Me Message #1699   I hope Mr. Guimond gets a lawyer and stands up for his rights as a father and as a citizen. The Guimond family has a lot of people in their corner -- we're all watching this tragedy continue to unfold, and praying for justice. I cannot believe this is how a university treats the family of a student who *went missing on the SJU grounds* -- nor can I believe the sheriff's department would turn its back on a family in crisis -- it's pitiful and unbelievably unkind behavior.

3/17/04 Anonymous Message #1698   Where I live, the sheriff's department, school officials and the community at large *support and help* people in crisis -- not turn their backs on them!! I've seen heartless behavior before, but this really takes the prize. Obviously SJU and the Stearns County sheriff's department could care less about what the public thinks about them

3/17/04 ... Message #1697   "It's time to get vocal. If SJU feels entitled to ban a father whose son went missing on the college campus -- then the public has a right to insist that this is unfair and inhumane treatment of a grieving father *who has been left to search for his son on his own* ... "

3/17/04 Anonymous Message #1696   "The university has been ''tolerant because of their compassion for the father of a missing son,'' the court filing said. But ''immediate and present danger of ongoing harassment'' by Brian Guimond warrants a court order, the request said. ... "

3/17/04 Anonymous Message #1695   "It's that involvement that led to the Order of St. Benedict, on behalf of the St. John's community, to seek a two-year restraining order preventing Brian Guimond from coming to the campus without a campus escort. A hearing is scheduled for March 24. ... The request for the restraining order cites behavior by Brian Guimond that students who knew Josh Guimond called harassing and intimidating. School security staff have reported threats, profanities and abusive behavior from Brian Guimond since his son disappeared. ... Guimond has publicly accused St. John's and Stearns sheriff's officials of not doing enough to try to find his son. University buildings have been searched as have lakes and the woods surrounding campus. Sheriff's officials have said their search of the campus is complete and they believe Josh Guimond most likely fell into one of the bodies of water on campus after leaving a late-night party."

3/17/04 ... Message #1693   I'm glad the St. Cloud newspaper is covering Mr. Guimond's banishment from St. John's. My gosh, I wonder if SJU realizes how much damage it is doing to its reputation by behaving in such a hostile way. Word is getting around about this big time

3/17/04 ... Message #1692   I've done some research on this particular professor, and observed that his "sabbatical" seemed to occur around the same time Joshua disappeared. Can anyone confirm this?

3/17/04 Anonymous Message #1691   "What is known about this English professor and his sabbatical?? Did Josh take any of his classes? I see that he has Lesbian & Gay Studies listed in his training section. (SJU website) ... I've been reading all the comments in the St. Cloud Times today about Brian's banishment from SJU...somethings stinks about the whole thing. ... "

3/17/04 ... Message #1690   I implore anyone with any information that might shed light on what happened to Josh to please speak up ... we are praying for you, and waiting for your help

3/17/04 Anonymous Message #1689   To Ship2: I agree with your thoughts. Like many here, I have puzzled over Josh's disappearance for quite some time. I do not think he committed suicide, which is what I think "Sylvia Browne" might have been inferring on the Montel Williams show (I think she's a fraud.) I have felt, from the very beginning, that either a monk or professor on the campus of SJU "lured" Joshua. There is such a wall of secrecy in the SJU community -- such a defensive barrier to truth -- that finding the answers may take some time. Ah, but we've got time -- all the time necessary to keep searching for Joshua, asking questions, asking for help from politicians, the media and the public. Even though it has been over two years since Josh went missing, I hold out hope that someday, someone is going to come forward. I pray it doesn't take so long, but those of us who love and care about Josh will never give up searching for the answers -- ever

3/17/04 ship2 Message #1688   [Cont. frm ship2] Did a random predator pull off of I-94, wander on campus, find a young man drag him into a car & take off? Seems unlikely given Josh's size & physical condition. Still this "random" predator would likely need some knowledge of the SJU campus. It is far fetched that someone driving by seeing the SJU exit would take that exit with no idea about the size and layout of the campus, student demographics, and escape routes. So where does that leave us? Did someone on campus see what happened? Was someone on campus involved in his disappearance? For those who knew Josh, could you imagine him getting into a car with someone he knew? The most likely scenarios seem to involve someone familiar with the campus. Aren't most violent crimes committed by acquaintances or family of the victim? Given that Josh was living on campus and the SJU "family" was his "family" doesn't it make sense to look to the students, staff, professors, & monks for answers?

3/17/04 ship2 Message #1687   "Please what is the ''whole story''? ... Josh was last seen on the campus of SJU. Did Josh decide to take off, leave his family & friends to start a new life? (No WAY) Josh was planning for law school, a future in politics, he loved SJU, he had great friends, he loved his family. Josh would not ''take off'' without contacting his family. (He loved his Mom & Dad too much for that.) Did he wander off and forget how to get back. (Unlikely) If you have ever been to the campus it is secluded, however Josh was last seen around 11:00pm so the campus was only lights in the area. Pretty hard to get ''lost'' on your way back to the dorm in the middle of the night (look back no lights, look toward campus lots of lights). Did Josh decide to ''swim'' back to his dorm rather than walk across the bridge? (unlikely) It was November in Minnesota. ... "

3/14/04 Anonymous Message #1686   I would encourage anyone who is interested in helping in the search for Joshua to pick up their pen or keyboard and start sending communications to local and state politicians, as well as to television, newspapers and other media. Communication between ourselves, the media, politicians and the public is a way to help keep attention focused on Joshua's disappearance...and to someday, I pray, finally learn what happened to him. God bless you, Joshua, wherever you are -- you are deeply loved and missed.

3/14/04 Mom Message #1685   Josh yesterday was the St. Patty's Day parade in town. Alot of people as usual. I thought of you because you were in it every year when in school here. I also saw runners finishing up and remembered how you ran afew times with Katie's Dad. Your Dad and I saw the politicians and your Dad gave them a letter to give to Tim Polenty. We will see if they do. I miss you and love you, and think about you everyday. Mom

3/13/04 Anonymous Message #1684   Ric, I totally agree with your post. We could keep returning here and only express our sadness about Josh, talk about what a wonderful person he is -- but we know these things -- what we don't know is where he is -- and that's what we want to know!! Discussion may elicit ideas that might help get to the bottom of this ... and to the person who stated that we don't know the full story, I wish you'd share your thoughts. I would be very grateful to you for that.

3/12/04 Ric Message #1683   This message board is going to have things posted on it that no one can control. It is an open forum and to complain and blame well always be part of that. I say go ahead and post it. I also believe that if one of Joshua’s friends were missing he would leave no stone unturned. He is one of the best people I know at bickering and can argue his point to frustration. I still wonder if someone slipped into his mother’s house turned on all the light, the television, left the back door wide open and when asked about it 30 minutes later when he got home Joshua replied ''How do you know it was me?''.

3/12/04 Anonymous Message #1682   I agree with you both, that bickering is a waste of time. I'm not looking at the various discussions as bickering, though, but rather as communication -- as you said, an opportunity for people to express their frustrations, insights, hopes and comfort for the Guimond family. With regard to SJU, I do not believe the university was acting in a humane manner when it banned Josh's Dad from the campus. That's where the criticism is coming from -- hey, what would you do if your son or daughter disappeared from a campus and you thought clues/answers might be there? You wouldn't give up, would you? As far as the Stearns County sheriff dept. goes -- it's pretty heartless to tell a family they (the sheriff's dept.) can and will do nothing more -- is that what any parent of a missing child wants to hear? As far as I'm concerned, the sheriff's dept. has lost my respect, due to their lack of compassion and mercy in their treatment of the Guimond family

3/12/04 dana Message #1681   I would like to make a comment about the message posted in regard to this website being a place of support and remembrances of Joshua and not blame and complaining. can't it be both? there are times when hearing opinions and theories of where Joshua is drives me crazy. but those theories may lead to the truth. there are times when i can't stand to hear any more complaining about who is and who is not doing what. but that complaining could be helpful. and it is definitely helpful for those complaining to have a place to express any opinion where others may understand the frustration. so with that - keep on hoping, praying, venting, complaining, and theorizing.

3/12/04 Anonymous Message #1680   maybe some of you took my message wrong. I am not saying we should not use this website to help find Josh. That is one of the uses for this website. All i am saying is that we should all be working together not fighting amongst each other and blaming this on certain people. I am one of Josh's best friends and i want to find him just as much as anyone else in this world. But to use his website to blame sju and to bicker about everything else is nonsense. Like i said before, lets use this website to find josh and talk about him...not complain and blame.

3/12/04 Anonymous Message #1679   "Yes, we need to have love, hope and faith -- we also need to put these feelings into action, by supporting the Guimond family and their right to seek answers as to what happened to their son! This case will not be solved unless communication continues and everyone works together to find answers. No one else is helping this family! They need all the love, support and help people are willing to give. This website can be a static place in which little communication happens -- or, it can be a place where people who care gather to offer insights, ideas, information and support. Of this we can be sure -- there is at least one person who knows what happened to Joshua, and perhaps more ... maybe one day, he/she/they will find the courage to come forward and help find the answers. Until that day comes, we must continue to hope, pray and *keep searching for the truth* ... God bless the Guimond family"

3/12/04 ... Message #1678   "To: From Maple Lake ... Right on!!"

3/12/04 Ric Message #1677   As it states in each posting these are ''your comments'' also the web page states ''we need your help''. I believe that your assumptions as to what this webpage and website is supposed to be is just your opinion and not that of the family. All they really what is to find Joshua and if that is accomplished through statements made on this page so be it.

3/12/04 Anonymous Message #1676   I have been reading this website lately and it is sad to see all the comments on here, from both sides of the story. This is a page for hope and for love, someplace where we can all talk about josh and what a great person he is, not a place to blame people or complain about what is going on. Lets keep this to the website it is supposed to be...."keep hope alive, find joshua."

3/12/04 From Maple Lake Message #1675   First off I would just like to say Im appalled at what SJU has done, I have a 2 1/2 year old son and if he went missing no one would tell me what I could or could not do. It makes me sick to think they have done this. I dont care what the "whole" story is, these parents have lost a son and nothing else should matter but finding him. Like people have said what are they hiding? To Brian and Lisa, my heart goes out to you, I live in Maple Lake and occasionally see you around town, and my heart breaks. You are right we dont know what it is like for you and I can only imagine how painful this must be. Just know you are in my prayers and I truly hope you find the answers soon. My sons college days are a long way off but I can say I wont be recommending he go to SJU after banning you.. Hang in there!

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