| 5/1/03 |
Mom |
Message #1260 |
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Josh, Today is National Prayer Day. I will say many prayers for you today. I hope everyone who visits the sight today says a prayer for you. I want to thank everyone visiting the site and everywhere for their kindness and support in our search for Joshua. It would be even more difficult without all of you. Josh I love and miss you. Keep the faith. Love Mom |
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| 4/30/03 |
Wendy |
Message #1259 |
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"Josh~ ... I heard they were going to search stumpf lake again yesterday. I read today that nothing turned up like the other times they have searched it. I just hope and pray that they find you, but I don't want them to find you in there......We all want you home, safe and sound! God Bless your family.....they have been through so much and we all need some closure. We all love and miss you. You don't realize what someone means to you until you can't tell them. We were never best friends, but we always had something nice to say to eachother or to talk about. The blanket you and Katie made for Scott and me for our wedding is so awesome. Every time I use it laying on the couch, I think of the two of you. I know you told me you only tied one little knot in it, but we love it! Katie......we are here for anything you need! Come home soon Josh!" |
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| 4/29/03 |
Karen Schmidt |
Message #1258 |
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"My thoughts and prays are with Joshua's ... family and friends. I don't know Joshua or his parents, I know Bob his grandfather thru QWEST, Never personally met him just talked to him daily and assigned work to him over the phone. When I first heard of Joshua's disappearence, I thought about my co-worker Bob and thought ''Guimond'' is not a very common name. And how I just wanted to ask Bob but didnt have the heart...just incase...Now that I know thru the CWA paper. My heart goes out to you and your family and I hope for a safe return for Joshua. Keep up the Hope! ... Karen Schmidt ... (formly of the MN CORAC)" |
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| 4/29/03 |
Mom |
Message #1257 |
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Josh, Trying to find you sure isn't easy. It is very hard to know what to do and who you can trust to actually help in the search. It makes me think of politics, everyone has their own agenda. There should only be one and that is to find you and get you home. I miss you every minute of everyday. I wish this whole nightmare was over. I love you. Mom |
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| 4/27/03 |
Anonymous |
Message #1256 |
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I'm a senior at St. John's and largely regret not knowing you Josh, as reading the messages posted here convince me that you're a true Johnnie. Thinking about the incredible pain that your loved ones have suffered over the past several months have really put things in perspective for me tonight....my research paper simply doesn't seem that important anymore. Reading these posts makes me want to cry - I pour my heart out to all those who have shed tears. Josh - I pray that you come home safely man. I also pray for your family and friends. Keep hope alive everyone. |
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| 4/26/03 |
Uncle Paul |
Message #1255 |
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"Josh, ... Your aunt and I are over at Marie's for Sara's birthday. I was just remembering when you came down to visit us, and you and Sara were togther all week. We all had a great time in Mexico, at the Grand Canyon, and especially hanging out in the pool. Jenifer came down from Portland for the occassion. Everyone misses you greatly. You are in our thoughts daily. You know how much your aunt and I love you. We cannot wait until the day we see you again. Thanks to you, we don't take any of our nieces and nephews for granted. Hang in there. We'll find you. Keep up the fight. For all of you who did not know Josh, but have been kind enough to leave messages, thank you. He is an amazing young man. Love you Josh. ... Uncle Paul and Aunt Lin ... " |
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| 4/26/03 |
Anonymous |
Message #1254 |
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My son turned 21 today. As I was planning the day, I heard the replay on KQ with Brian. The plans just didn't seem as important, I am lucky enough to be able to be with him today. I can only hope that on Josh's birthday, his family will all have some peace of mind. |
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| 4/26/03 |
Wanda |
Message #1253 |
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"Brian and Lisa, ... Yesterday Angela turned 21 years old. I couldn't help but wonder what the hell I would be feeling if she was missing like Josh is. God, I can't stand the thought. ... I heard Brian on KQ. It was very touching. ... Thanks for the new flyer and we will continue to keep Josh in our prayers and display the flyer to KEEP THE HOPE ALIVE!! ... All our hope,love and prayers, ... Narducci's" |
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| 4/25/03 |
Gloria |
Message #1252 |
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Josh I heard your dad on KQRS I was moved to tears I have a 12 year old daughter and connot even begin to understand what your family is going through. My family prays for your safe return keep the faith and never give up hope God Bless. |
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| 4/25/03 |
Robin |
Message #1251 |
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I missed the KQ interview yesterday morning. However, I have been following Josh's disappearance and search progress from the beginning through the Maple Lake Messenger, as well as StarTribune and asking about him to his fellow classmates and friends at MLHS. As KQ was interviewing Josh's Dad on Thursday morning, KDWB was playing a recorded conversation that Laci Peterson's dad had with Psychic Gary Spivey. Their reading took place in March and Gary was right-on with all of his messages. I know you have done searches with Hoover, and possibly used psychics also (unless that was Chris Jenkins family?). My heart goes out to Josh's family and his many friends. I wish you the best of luck in your search for Joshua. I know you will have a great time when he returns home safely! Hope is alive!!!! |
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| 4/25/03 |
Michele |
Message #1250 |
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I listen to kqrs on 4-24-03 and heard Josh's father on there. It was so hard to hear as I have an 18 year old son getting ready to go to college. My prayers are with you and your family. |
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| 4/24/03 |
Marie Hire |
Message #1249 |
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"I think about Josh each morning when I wake up and at night when I go to bed wondering where the heck can he be. I think that it is wonderful that so many people heard Brian's story today on the radio and responded. I get frustrated when we watch the news and people such as Laci Peterson ( I am so happy for her family that she has been found) seem to get help so easily. What the heck is wrong with Stearns County. ... I will continue to keep everyone in my thoughts, espcially Josh. ... Marie" |
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| 4/24/03 |
Lizzy Ellingson |
Message #1248 |
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Hey Josh...today I was going through some old pictures from when Shaun, Jake and you were little and there is this one of you and you look so happy in it..You have this big smile on and all that I could think of when I was looking at it was that you are just as happy right now...wherever you are! I hope that you are very safe and are having a great time but that you return shortly...we are all worried about you and miss you so much! Come home Josh!!! Love, Lizzy |
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| 4/24/03 |
Kate |
Message #1247 |
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Josh...as always, I miss you like crazy. Nothing is the same without you here. I'm burying Janice tomorrow...you always teased that I couldn't keep the goldfish alive, and you were right. I'm burying her by that log looking over the lake on the way to the chapel. I've been thinking about you a lot these days. Sometimes it still doesn't seem real, even though we are approaching six months. I still keep hope for you to come home safely. I love you, Josh. ***Everyone visiting this site...Thank you for your support. Please keep Josh in your prayers*** |
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| 4/24/03 |
Anonymous |
Message #1246 |
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wonderful coverage this morning on kq. i have not stopped thinking about it all day. to mr. guimond, please keep pressuring the sherrifs department and any other services you can think of!!! the squeky wheel gets the grease!! so many times the police just don't know what to do in these smaller departments and wash their hands of the situation. don't let this happen to joshua. keep searching. i will print off the fliers and put them up around the zumbrota-rochester areas. keep your faith!!! |
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| 4/24/03 |
Scott |
Message #1245 |
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I just visited this site after hearing about it on KQRS this morning. As the father of a young son (seven months) the interview was very hard to listen to. Seeing the pictures of Joshua on this site is even harder. My family will pray for your family. |
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| 4/24/03 |
Nancy Johnson |
Message #1244 |
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Thanks to KQ92 and this mornings broadcast, the disappearance of Joshua is better known. I hope everyone keeps their eyes open and hearts full, for his safe return. May God bless his family and friends. |
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| 4/24/03 |
Nick |
Message #1242 |
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Thanks to KQ for giving Josh's cause so much exposure. To all who are now coming to this website, please download the flyer and post it in as many places as you can. There are many ways you can help find Josh. This is a simple, but very effective, method. |
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| 4/24/03 |
Bob |
Message #1241 |
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Josh, I also heard about you on KQ this morning. I'm in Wisconsin, more than a hundred miles east of Stearns County, so you know your dad reached a lot of people today. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. |
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| 4/24/03 |
Troy |
Message #1240 |
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"I heard you on KQ this morning. I will be thinking of Josh and his family... ... I will be keeping my eyes peeled...." |
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| 4/24/03 |
Sara Tabor |
Message #1239 |
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"Josh- ... I remember that smile from when we used to work at Buffalo Target together! I remember how you helped me get trained in, and how patient you were. If you were finished first, you came over to where I was and helped me out - even though you had the longest drive back out to Maple Lake. I remember when we were finally finished after a late night, we would all get together at Perkins and chat. I left for college to go PSEO, and finished early with a computer science degree and landed my dream job. I heard your dad on the radio this morning - his voice, and his words, broke my heart. You need to come back, and warm everyone with your smile, and win them over with your charm and intellect. Please come back to finish your dreams of helping people. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family, you are really a standard a person should live up to. Oh, and one more thing - thanks." |
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| 4/24/03 |
Shannon |
Message #1238 |
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I heard about your story on the KQRS morning show...I truly hope you come home to your family safe and sound and very very soon! To Josh's Mom & Dad, keep the faith...there has got to be some kind of explanation for Josh's disappearance and I know he will come back to you soon. |
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| 4/24/03 |
Angie |
Message #1237 |
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I have always loved the name Joshua, and I can see by this web site that your friends and family love you very much. I hope that you're able to come home safely to them, and I hope it's very soon! To your family and friends, please don't give up your hope, no matter how many walls you come up against - there are so many people willing to help you and hoping for the best possible outcome and praying for you. I'll print the flyer and distribute it around my work (east St. Paul) and my home (Coon Rapids). Please let us know if there's anything more any of us can do to find Joshua and bring him back home to you!! |
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| 4/24/03 |
Doug |
Message #1236 |
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"Josh, I don't know you but I heard a little about your story on the radio this morning on my way to work. My thoughts and prayers are with you. After reading some of these messages I get the overwhealming feeling that you are truly missed. I hope you are safe. ... Doug" |
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| 4/24/03 |
Amy Clute |
Message #1235 |
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"Josh- ... I heard you were missing from the KQRS morning show this morning. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. I hope you are home soon. I know people in Stearns County, so I will check with them and this website frequently for updates. I wish there was a way I could help bring you home." |
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| 4/24/03 |
Karen |
Message #1234 |
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I do not know you Josh but after looking at your website it's quite obvious you are a much loved young man with much to offer this world. To your family and friends I say keep doing what your doing and don't stop till you have answers. Thinking of all of you in this very difficult time. |
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| 4/22/03 |
Lizzy Ellingson |
Message #1233 |
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"Josh...i get confirmed this weekend and i am so excited because my relatives are all going to be there..except you! it would be amazing if you showed up for my confirmation on sunday I would love that and I pray that it will! We miss you so much Josh...come home!! ... *Love Lizzy!" |
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| 4/21/03 |
Tony G |
Message #1232 |
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Josh, As your older cousin I've known you your whole life. I feel truely dejected that I usually only saw you two, or maybe three times a year, and only for short periods of time. I never truely saw the person that you really are, and I think the Josh I know already is an extraordinary person. After reading everything that people have written about you, I know that I haven't even seen through you outer shell. I can't wait to get to know, the Josh I haven't met yet. See you soon Josh. KIBEEP HIBOPE IBALIBIVE |
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| 4/20/03 |
Kate |
Message #1231 |
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Josh...It's Easter, and you're not here. It doesn't feel like much of a holiday, and I don't feel much like celebrating. It's not true what they say: "Time heals all wounds." Everyday I miss you more. I keep picturing what it will be like when you get back, and I have all these crazy stories in my mind that you'll tell me about why you are away. The truth is, I just hope you are safe, and I can see you soon. We are a team, and I need you. I love you so much...with all my heart. Please come home, Joshua. Love, Katie Mae |
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| 4/19/03 |
Nick |
Message #1230 |
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"Hey Josh. We're still doing everything we can to bring you home. We have the mock world working on raising more money, and for that I am grateful. And we will continue to pester law enforcement until they start doing their job. If you were here, you'd be saying, ''Where the hell is the democratic accountability?'' And I, of course, would be concurring wholeheartedly. We'll continue to do everything we need to do, though, until you come home. We're now ''celebrating'' another holiday, another time of the year that is supposed to be joyful. But nothing is the same without you. Come home soon, Josh! I miss you so much. ... Nick" |
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| 4/19/03 |
Sam, Hannah, and Wendy |
Message #1229 |
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Lisa and Brian~ We are sitting here at 10:15 pm, reading all of these messages, racking our brains trying to figure out what has happened. It is so hard for us to deal with all of this happening, and we can only try to imagine what you are going through. We hope that you know that we think about josh everyday, and we pray everyday that he will come home and the nightmare can be over. Please know that if you need anything, anytime, we, along with all of Josh's friends, are willing to help with whatever needs to be done. Keep hope alive, Love, Sam, Wendy, and Hannah |
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| 4/19/03 |
Barb |
Message #1228 |
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Joshua: It is the Easter season - a season of hope, rebirth and renewal. I hope that it will bring all of us who have been praying for you the answer to those prayers. In any case, hope is ever present. We all love and miss you so very much. Lisa and Brian - I am very much in awe of you both. Your courage is amazing! You are all in my thoughts and prayers every day. I love you. Barb |
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| 4/19/03 |
dana |
Message #1227 |
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Josh, i miss you so much. i can't wait to talk to you. i love you. please come home! |
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| 4/18/03 |
Katie |
Message #1226 |
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Josh, I miss you so much. I wish you would come home; there's so many things I want to tell you. I love you. |
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| 4/18/03 |
Mom |
Message #1225 |
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"Josh, ... It is Easter this weekend. I miss you so much. I hope and pray that you are alive and well. Every time we think we are getting somewhere with law enforcement it seems we find out what they say they are doing isn't really what is going on. They can't even get their stories straight between themselves. Why can't someone come forward and tell us what happened to you and where you are. I just want you to know how much I love you and we won't give up hope. Love Mom" |
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| 4/17/03 |
Aunt Deb |
Message #1224 |
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"For those of you who are unable to read Spanish, here is the translation for the message left below. This has been provided by a kind and caring co-worker... ... Forgive me for not leaving my name, but I am just a stranger who is in no way related to Joshua. I only wanted to express to Joshua’s family that my prayers are with them and that I wish with all my heart for Joshua to return home soon. God is almighty and hears our cries, especially those coming from humbled, broken hearts. May God bless you all… and Joshua, may God give you strength to carry on. Your anonymous friend. ... See Joshua, it's the kindness and prayers of strangers that keeps hope alive. Until I see you again, I love you...Aunt Deb ... " |
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| 4/15/03 |
Brad Bloch |
Message #1223 |
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Josh, you know me. I am rallying the mock trial community. I am rallying the mock trial alumni. I have let them know that Josh Guimond better answer the role call of captains in April of '04 or else! Feel free to call my office around the clock: (262)542-3371. A call might be worth a discretionary bid to DM. I wouldn't risk the qualifier route for a captain I need. |
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| 4/15/03 |
Anonymous |
Message #1222 |
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Diculpen que no deje mi nombre, en realidad soy un extraño que no tiene relación alguna con Joshua. Solo quiero externar a la familia de Joshua que mis oraciones estan con ellos, que espero de todo corazón que Joshua regrese pronto a casa. Dios es muy grande y escucha nuestras plegarias, mas aquellas que vienen de corazones humildes y desgarrados por el dolor. Que Dios los bendiga a todos y que Dios te de fuerzas Joshua para seguir adelante, Tu amigo anónimo |
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| 4/13/03 |
Lindsay Benson |
Message #1221 |
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Hey Josh! I just wanted to tell you about my weekend! It was all about you! We had the Relay for life come this weekend! There were three different colleges there walking for a cure! It was a blast! I decided to make it a walk for Josh! We started at 8:00 and it ended at 4:30. I walked the entire time. I didn't stop, just for you! Cause I know you would never give up, and neither did I! I was the last one walking! I miss you so much, everyone does! Just stay strong and we'll find you! Love you lots! Lindsay |
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| 4/13/03 |
Nick |
Message #1220 |
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"Like Katie said, we were in Des Moines for Nationals last weekend. We have a wonderful team, Josh, and if you would have seen us, you would have been proud. I poured every ounce of my being into preparations for and competition in that tournament. I just couldn't let you down. Even though our record wasn't stellar (3-5), our performance was. This is a team I absolutely love, and you would have too with the opportunity. ... But things are so different without you. You are such an integral part of the mock trial program and of the lives of so many people that I can't even begin to comprehend it. It's so obvious, because even when you aren't the topic of conversation, your name comes up in so many of the stories people tell. You've touched many lives so quickly in your life, and once you come home, I know you'll keep it up. ... I'm sure I'll write more later, but for now know how much I love you and miss you. Come home soon, Josh!!! ... Your friend, ... Nick" |
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| 4/13/03 |
Nick |
Message #1219 |
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"Hi Josh, ... I'm sorry it has taken me so long to post something here. I'm ashamed to admit that I've been avoiding this for a while. The first time I read these messages, I just burst into tears and couldn't do anything for the rest of the night. Now I'm reading them again and trying to put things in a positive light, but it's so hard. ... Nothing has been the same for anyone since November 9. I think about you so many times every day that I couldn't even begin to count. But I'm so proud of your friends and family. They are amazing in what they do to keep hope alive and bring you home." |
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| 4/10/03 |
Jessica Johnson |
Message #1218 |
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"Lisa and Brian--I just want you to know that I'm thinking about you. I have a hard time trying to find the words to console you....because I can't even begin to imagine what the both of you are going through. All I can do is keep praying that Josh is returned safely to you. Josh---my prayers and thoughts are with you! I hope with all my heart that you return home safely to your family and friends! ... With all my love, ... Jessica " |
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| 4/10/03 |
Nicole |
Message #1217 |
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"I want the family and friends of Josh to know that there are so many of us out there who don't know him but still think and pray every day about Josh and all the other young men who went missing (some of who have been recovered) and I know that we wont stop untill these men are all brought home to us and whoever or whatever is causing all these disapperances is STOPPED. I cant imagine how hard this is for all of you and want you to know you have the support of thousands, allthough it may be silent!! ... God Bless you all!" |
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| 4/10/03 |
Mom |
Message #1216 |
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"Today is 5 months that Josh has been missing. I want to thank everyone who visits this web site to write, read, and get to know my son. Please pray for the safe return of Josh. ... Josh, I love and miss you. Just know that we will find you and bring you home. Love Mom" |
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| 4/8/03 |
Jenifer and Larry Renteria |
Message #1215 |
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"Josh , ... We just wanted to let you know that wherever you are , you have been in our thoughts and in our thoughts every day. Every night before I go to bed I say a little prayer hoping that you come home safely . We love you and can't wait to hear you are home safe . Lisa and Brian , our prayers are with you. ... Love , ... Your Cousin, ... Jenifer and Larry" |
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| 4/7/03 |
Katie |
Message #1214 |
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"Josh...I feel like it's not getting any easier. I miss you so much. We just got back from Nationals..and it wasn't the same without you. You were a rock for the team, and the whole tournament felt like something was missing. We passed out your flyers to other teams, so everyone will look for you. This weekend I heard that song we used to sing whenever we'd go in the car...do do doo do, do do doo do...I just thought of all the verses we've made for it. I can't wait until you come home, Joshua. I love you. I will never give up hope, and I know we are going to find you soon. All My Love, Katie ... **Lisa and Brian** You are both never far from my prayers. Thank you for being so strong. You give me continued hope. Josh would be proud of you both." |
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| 4/7/03 |
Kris Willett |
Message #1213 |
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I hope you find the person that did this and that your laws are good enough to hand out the proper punishment. Good Luck and God Bless... |
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| 4/6/03 |
Paul M. Cheney |
Message #1212 |
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"Hey Josh, ... I am on my way to Portland today for work. I just wanted you to know that no matter where I am, I think about you. So does your aunt. She has a hard time coming here to this site. You know she's a crier, and when she sits here and reads emails from those who love you, she justs sits here and cries. I talk to your parents regularly and they are doing as well as can be expected. This has definitely brought the family closer. I just wish it had not taken something as drastic as you disappearing. To all my family, I love you all very much. Let's stay focused on our number one concern; FINDING JOSH!!!! In the meantime, let's make sure we are supporting each other. Josh, hang in there. We get closer to finding you each day. ... Love, ... Uncle Paul & Aunt Lin" |
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| 4/6/03 |
Aunt Deb |
Message #1211 |
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Josh, I'm off to see your cousin Catherine. Just wanted you to know that no matter where I am in the world you and your mom and dad are in my thoughts and prayers. I am struck daily by the kindness of strangers. Everywhere I go, people always ask about you--I wear a pin with your picture. They all express their concern and always say they will pray for your safe return. So you have an army of people who are praying for you to come home safe and soon. That is my daily hope and prayer. I love you... |
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| 4/5/03 |
dana |
Message #1210 |
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Joshua, i miss you! i am sitting here, wishing i could call you, wishing i could talk to you, wishing i knew anything... i thought of you the other day when i was at youth group with the 25 junior highers i work with. it seems the newest saying for them around the hallways of school is "my cat's breath smells like catfood" :) they just kept saying the phrase over and over again, and my laughter just wouldn't stop. i miss you, and i can't wait to hear your voice again... |
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